Choral Repertoire Reading Session
HKICF 2026’s new initiative, the Choral Repertoire Reading Session, invites composers to share their works with conductors and music teachers in Hong Kong to expand school choirs’ repertoires and promote new choral pieces. For the inaugural sessions, two renowned composers, Warren Lee (Board Member of HKVC and Steinway Artist) and Dr. Chan Kai-Young (Associate Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong), will be featured. The Teachers’ Choir will participate as the demonstration choir, singing the composers’ pieces under their direction, while participants explore the works and gain practical insights on musical structure, stylistic characteristics, and faithful interpretation of lyrics. Participants will also receive excerpts of the music covered during the session, enriching their choral resources.
The sessions also offer a valuable opportunity for non Teachers’ Choir members to experience what the choir is like and to consider future participation.
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Choral Repertoire Reading Session by Warren Lee
Choral Repertoire Reading Session by Dr. Kai-Young Chan
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Rules & Regulation
The following is the rules and regulations of the Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival (“HKICF”)’s Choral Repertoire Reading Session (“Reading Session”).
1.1. By registering to participate in the Reading Session, the participant represents that he/she has thoroughly reviewed all rules and regulations relating to the Reading Session and agrees to strictly adhere to them.
1.2. Emails to participants and notices and procedures pertaining to the Reading Session published on HKICF’s website and/or social media platforms form part of the Workshop’s rules and regulations.
1.3. HKICF reserves the right to modify the Reading Session rules and regulations from time to time. All such changes, along with all Workshop-related notices, will be published on HKICF’s website and/or social media platforms.
1.4. The event description outlines our intended content. However, please note that the actual content may be adjusted as needed during the event. HKICF reserves the right to modify event content to ensure the best possible learning experience for participants.
2.1. Reading Session spots are limited and registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. On-site registration for Reading Session may be accepted based on availability, with the regular workshop fee HK$350 applying. Please note that no prior notice will be given regarding event vacancies. We strongly recommend that applicants secure their seats during the registration period.
2.2. Applicants who successfully secure a spot in the event must complete the payment process within one week of the registration deadline. Failure to do so within the specified timeframe will result in the withdrawal of the application.
3.1. All participants and audience must adhere to the venue rules imposed by the venue.
3.2. The event assistant reserves the right to finalise seating arrangements according to the restrictions by the venue or the temporary situation.
3.3. Participants who cause nuisance at the venue will be asked to leave.
3.4. HKICF is the sole authorised photographer at the venue. Unless otherwise permitted, audio or video recording of any part of the Reading Sessions are prohibited. Violators will be asked to leave the venue.
3.5. All attendees of the Reading Session are responsible for their own personal belongings. HKICF is not responsible for any related damage or loss.
3.6. Public parking space will not be provided by any venue.
4.1. Some events will provide sheet music as part of the course content. Participants are not permitted to use the sheet music for any other purposes without authorisation.
4.2. Some presenters will provide participants with handouts and presentation slides. Participants are not permitted to reproduce or publicly distribute these copyrighted materials.
5.1. For matters not covered by these rules, a final decision consistent with the spirit of these rules will be made by HKICF.
5.2. For the suspension of classes due to infectious diseases/weather or other reasons, Reading Session may be cancelled and there will be no re-scheduling of it. HKICF will also not make any further announcement regarding such cancelled session(s).
5.3. HKICF will not provide a refund under any circumstance.
5.4. HKICF retains the discretion to not allow any individual or group from participating in the Reading Session due to public health concerns.
5.5. Photos and videos of the Reading Session may be uploaded onto the relevant websites or used as materials for publicity. HKICF is not required to inform participants in advance or pay any related fees.
5.6. Rights to all Reading Session-related photography, as well as video and sound recording belong to the Hong Kong Virtuosos Chorus Limited.
5.7. HKICF reserves the right to:
(1) Change the event schedule, content and instructor without further notice.
(2) Amend the above terms and conditions anytime without further notice. In case of disputes, HKICF reserves the right to make the final decision.
6.1. Inquiries, complaints or comments must be made in writing by the teacher/principal responsible for registration and submitted to HKICF (email: [email protected]) on or prior to the date of the final session of the Workshop.
6.2. These inquiries, complaints or comments will be dealt with after the Workshop is concluded. The relevant teacher will receive a written reply and be informed of the follow-up result, if any.
6.3. The letter containing the inquiries, complaints or comments must include the following:
(1) Signature of the school principal or responsible teacher; and
(2) Display of the official school chop.
6.4. No reply will be given for any communication that fails to comply with the above format. HKICF will not respond to any complaints made by other means.
Frequently asked questions
After all the sessions have ended, an e-certificate will be sent through email.
Participants who were absent will need to send a request to watch the recording of the workshop, explaining the reason for absence. Once approved, the recording of the workshop will be sent through email.
Handouts/slides materials will be sent to the participants only after obtaining the guest speaker’s consent and approval. We notify the participants individually.
If a workshop is cancelled due to infectious diseases/weather, the workshop will be rescheduled, with the possibility of being online. No refund will be provided if a reschedule is not possible.
HKICF will not provide a refund under any circumstance.
