Designed to meet the unique needs of each school, the Choir Clinic is a specialised programme featuring experienced choral experts from Hong Kong and abroad. These professionals provide one to two hours of personalised coaching at each school. During the clinic, the expert offers tailored guidance based on the needs of the choir. This clinic also presents an invaluable opportunity for teachers and conductors to observe the experts in action as they coach a choir on a new piece or help them polish old ones, and to benefit from a debriefing session with the expert after the clinic. Each participating school will receive a certificate from the choral experts in recognition of its involvement.
Together We Rise
Together We Sing!
When to schedule?
Choir Clinic can be scheduled from December 2026 through March 2027. The HKVC supports year-round learning; Should you require a session outside this period, please contact us at [email protected] .
What to Expect?
- Bring a fresh perspective to the choir and conductor
- Reinforce healthy singing habits and learn new vocal techniques
- Better preparation for upcoming performance / competition
List of Clinicians
Dr. Andrew Hon
Catherine Tso
Dr. Chia Fen Weng
Application Fees
Frequently asked questions
For detailed information on the Choir Clinic, please refer to the “Rules & Regulations”.
Choir Clinics will be available from December to March. Teachers will be asked their preferred month(s) for the workshops to be conducted when signing up. HKICF will follow up and ask for more specific details at a later time, such as specific dates, the length of the session, and the repertoire chosen by the school.
Payment for the clinic sessions are calculated by an hourly rate. Schools are recommended to sign up for 1.5 to 2-hour sessions to ensure enough time for the clinicians to work with the school. Teachers will receive a payment reminder by email after signing up for the Choir Clinic. Note that the payment should be settled within the specified period to secure your registration.
Each school is allowed to prepare two to three songs for the Choir Clinic session.
For the suspension of classes due to infectious diseases/weather or other reasons, the scheduled Choir Clinic(s) will be cancelled without rescheduling or further notice. HKICF will not provide a refund under any circumstance.
Once the Choir Clinic date has been confirmed, the school/organisation who wishes to withdraw from the Choir Clinic must provide a written formal letter by the school principal along with valid supporting documents for review and approval.
Unless approved by the Organiser, the respective school or organisation will be responsible to pay the difference based on the original registration fee (HKD 4,000/per hour), which covers ongoing expenses including presenters and administrative fees.
Other programmes
Professional Development for Choral Educators
We provide music teachers and conductors with professional development sessions that aim to connect theory and practice in music education.
Professional Development Day for Music Teachers & Conductors
As the festival’s inaugural initiative in 2027, it is designed to provide music educators and conductors with a premier professional advancement platform that integrates theoretical depth, practical demonstrations, and peer networking.
HKICF2027 Choral Educators Award and Choirs Recognition Award
Approaching HKICF’s milestone 10th anniversary, the Festival wishes to extend its deepest recognition to the dedicated school music teachers and conductors whose unwavering commitment has been vital to nurturing students’ love of music and sustaining the Festival’s success.
