Commission & Premieres

In order to support the local choral music industry with concrete actions, HKICF has initiated a project to commission different Hong Kong musicians to create local choral repertoires since last year. The aim of this project is to establish a local choral song library, which can be used by school choirs in Hong Kong for rehearsals, performances and competitions. Choral works will be soon uploaded to the website for music teachers or choral conductors to download and use.

This year, we have commissioned The Paul Phoenix Academy Composer-in-Residence, Arranger Mr. Ernest Hui, and Hong Kong Renowned Jazz Pianist Ms. Joyce Cheung to compose local pieces for the Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival. The piece composed by Mr. Ernest Hui will make its world premiere in the concert of the Festival. The piece composed by Ms. Joyce Cheung will be the theme song of the Virtual Choir Project 2024. All school choirs in Hong Kong are welcome to join in singing the theme song of the virtual choir and be part of this inspiring choral event.

Furthermore, HKICF will also collaborate with the Hong Kong Children’s Choir for the first time, jointly commissioning Mr. Alex Tam, Director of the Hong Kong Opera Chorus, to compose a new song “A New Day” to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Hong Kong Children’s Choir and the 7th anniversary of the Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival, reflecting the hopes and dreams of the young generation and their love for music.