The Hong Kong Youth Music Camp, organised annually by the Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will be held between July and August to offer non-residential training for young musicians and choir members by maestros from the Mainland, Hong Kong and overseas. Applications are open today (March 3), and qualified youths aged between 8 and 25 are welcome to join.
 
     Camp A will be held from July 20 to 25 for Symphony Orchestra, Junior Chinese Orchestra and Children's Choir. Camp B will be held between July 27 and August 1 for Chinese Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Junior String Orchestra. In addition to orchestral and choral training, campers can also participate in in-camp music masterclasses and workshops. After training, campers will perform at public concerts at the Auditorium of the Yuen Long Theatre on July 26 and the Concert Hall of Hong Kong City Hall on August 2 respectively to showcase the achievements of their training. Tickets for the concerts will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from May 15.
 
     The camp fee for each camper is $1,270. For information on applicants' eligibility and application details, please visit the Music Office's website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/musicoffice). The application deadline is March 30.
 
     Two music sharing sessions hosted by the maestros will be available to members of the public. Admission is free. Details will be announced on the Music Office's website in July.
 
     For enquiries, please call 3842 7773, 2596 0898 or 3842 7775.

Ends/Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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