With an enrolment of about 4,400 trainees between the age of 6 and 23 in over 800 classes, the scheme offers beginners to grade 8 level training in around 30 musical instruments (western and Chinese), complemented by musicianship training for young people to develop their interest and potential in music. Trainees would attend a one-hour group lesson every week including teaching, record of homework, instrument preparation, tuning and packing at an assigned music centre.
This scheme, which comprises 3 independent courses of training in around 30 Western and Chinese musical instruments and musicianship, namely, a two-year Elementary Course, a three-year Intermediate Course, and a three-year Advanced Course, is open to young people between the age of 6 and 23. 2026/27 Annual tuition fees HK$2,430 & HK$2,970 for Elementary Course (E-1 & E2), HK$4,620 for Intermediate Course (I-1 to I-3) and HK$5,885 for Advanced Course (A-1 to A-3), are payable in 4 instalments.
Recruitment for 2026/27 Instrumental Music Training Scheme
Intermediate Year One (I1) and Advanced Year One (A1) Courses
(Application deadline：15.5.2026)
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➟ Online application ➟ Download application form and recruitment pamphlet ➟ Download instructor testimonial template ➟ FAQ
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Recruitment for Elementary Year One (E-1) Courses
- Two-year Elementary Instrumental Music Training Courses, including musicianship training, are offered for young people aged 6-14 (as at 1 September of current year) who have no prior experience on the selected instrument. Age requirements vary depending on the instrument.
- 2026/27 Recruitment will be held from 6 July to 5 August, with classes commencing in November. The recruitment pamphlet can be downloaded here during the application period.
- FAQ
Statistics from past recruitments have reflected a higher admission rate for the following instrumental classes: Viola, Double Bass, Suona, Sheng, Zhongruan, Percussion (Chinese), Cello (Chinese Music), Double Bass (Chinese Music), Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba and Euphonium.
Applicants may refer to the admission ratio of different instruments in 2025/26 recruitment [For reference only]
Qualified Intermediate Year-1(I-1) and Advanced Year-1(A-1) Courses applicants will be invited to attend an audition. Qualified applicants for Elementary Year-1 (Beginners) Course will be invited to attend an admission test which comprises a music aptitude test and an interview.
All classes are conducted in Cantonese at a designated music centre. Weekly one-hour group lessons including teaching, record of homework, instrument preparation, tuning and packing. Trainees are required to attend an annual internal assessment for evaluation of progress.
All trainees must be equipped with their own instruments, with the exception of a few bulky instruments –harp, double bass, tuba and bulky percussion instruments that can be loaned for class and practice at Music Office music centres. The following instruments -- alto saxophone, horn, trombone, oboe, bassoon, euphonium/baritone and tuba are also available for loan at a quarterly fee of $369 to Elementary Course trainees.
Instrumental Music Training SchemeTelephone No. : 3842 7765