Applications open for Music Office Summer Music Workshops
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The workshops "Parent-child Jolly Music Time" and "The World of Pitch Sensitivity" are designed for children aged 4 to 6. The "Parent-child Jolly Music Time" will enable participants to learn basic music knowledge including note values, music notation, rhythms as well as Chinese and Western musical instruments through interactive music lessons. "The World of Pitch Sensitivity" will adopt an innovative teaching method developed by the research team of the Education University of Hong Kong to enhance participants' sensitivity to pitch and music through a series of singing and rhythm exercises, laying a foundation for further study of music. Participants of both workshops must be accompanied by adults. The tuition fees of the two workshops are both $450.
The workshop "Musical Instrument Kaleidoscope" is designed for children aged 6 to 9. Participants will learn about the appearance, tone colours and characteristics of various Chinese and Western instruments under the guidance of the Music Office instrumental instructors to explore and discover their favourite instruments for their future music learning. Participants must be accompanied by adults. The tuition fee of the workshop is $270.
Dedicated to children aged 6 to 12, the workshop "The Magic of Musical Rhythms" will introduce participants to commonly used musical rhythms with classic musical works as examples to develop their ability in rhythm recognition and music appreciation. Participants aged 6 to 9 must be accompanied by adults. The tuition fee of the workshop is $360.
Another workshop, "iJam Music-making", is open for youngsters aged 10 to 15. Participants should bring their own iPad and pre-install the music app GarageBand to experience the fun of music-making through tablet music software. The tuition fee of the workshop is $540.
All of the above-mentioned workshops will be conducted in Cantonese. A ballot will be held if the classes are oversubscribed. For classes not fully taken up after the first phase of application, in-person applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from June 25. Participants achieving an attendance rate of 80 per cent will be awarded a certificate of attendance.
Interested persons can visit the Music Office website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/mo/activities/schoolprogrammes/summer_music_workshops.html) for online applications. For enquiries, please call 2158 6466 or 3842 7776.
Ends/Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:00
Issued at HKT 12:00
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