Dear fellow Teachers, Parents, Conductors and Choristers,

As we stand on the threshold of the Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival (HKICF) 2025, I am filled with a profound sense of awe and anticipation. Since its inception in 2018, HKICF has grown from a modest project with a few participating schools to the largest annual choral event in Hong Kong. With every additional school that we reach, we are closer to our vision of nurturing a culture that champions learning, appreciation, and collaboration among school choirs.

At HKICF, we are not content with a mere growth in numbers; we are dedicated to deepening our impact on our youths and on music education. For those interested in knowing more about how we do that, we have produced a documentary that offers an intimate look at the memorable journey of a Hong Kong Inter-School Choir member and a music teacher in our School Choir Incubator Programme. This documentary is a tribute to the power of music and a moving testament to the work we have been doing through HKICF. It is available for viewing on YouTube, please check it out.

I firmly believe that choral music has the unique ability to shape our next generation, instilling in them a set of core values that will guide them through life. In a choir, every individual voice matters. It is through every individual’s harmonising with one another, contributing to the rich sound of the choir, that the true beauty of choral music is revealed. It is our sincere hope that the choral education we advocate at HKICF will empower students in Hong Kong to express themselves confidently, listen to others attentively, and collaborate with one another effectively towards the common good.

As I look forward to HKICF2025, may I invite you to join us on this incredible journey. Whether you are a music teacher, chorister, parent, supporter or donor, let us celebrate together the power of music to unite, inspire, and transform.

Warmest regards,