A Joyful Start to Choral Music!
The Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival is delighted to extend our signature Competition cum Masterclass to serve young choristers in Kindergarten in 2026. This event focuses on celebrating the hard work of every participant, allowing them to experience the wonder and joy of music.
Application Details
Competition Date
27 April 2026
Venue
Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
Choir Eligibility
Kindergarten Choirs ( 30 – 60 members)
Application Fees
HKD 180 per member (includes a personalised certificate displaying the participant’s name, choir affiliation, and competition results)
How to Apply?
The Teacher-in-Charge or Person-in-Charge must first register as an HKICF school or organisation member. After approval (usually 3 – 7 days), they can then use the member portal to sign up the choir for events.
Application Deadline
27 March 2026
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Competition Format
Every session begins with exciting performances from all participating schools followed by the adjudicators’ feedback. A Mass School Choir Masterclass then brings all choirs together to sing and learn, before the celebration at the award presentation. We want the children to feel like they are learning partners in a magical musical adventure.
Budding Emcees
Schools may nominate two student emcees to introduce their choir, share a memory from rehearsal, or talk about their favourite song. It is an optional but heartwarming opportunity for young voices to shine and speak from their hearts.
“Thank You” moment
The success of every performance begins long before the children step onto the stage. We deeply admire the commitment of the teachers, conductors, and kindergartens who pour their hearts into every rehearsal. To ensure their dedication is celebrated, each session concludes with a special “Thank You” moment, allowing the community to express collective gratitude to those who make these musical journeys possible.
All are Welcome!
We warmly welcome members of the public to join us, experience the joy of these young voices and support the incredible work of local kindergartens.
Awards
Choirs are evaluated across ten key areas of technique and showmanship to determine Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Participation awards. The breakdown is simple: six or more areas fulfilled earns Gold, four to five earns Silver, two to three earns Bronze, and zero to one earns a Participation Award.
Fee
HKD 1000 / choir
Optional Feature (Fee-based Item)
Participating choirs who wish to obtain official event media must purchase the “Performance Highlights Package” during registration.
The package includes 4-5 high-resolution performance photos of the choir from different angles, 2 photos of the conductor, 1 photo of the accompanist, and a full competition performance video of the choir with the Mass School Choir Masterclass led by the adjudicators.
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HKD 1000 / choir
Important Dates
Adjudicators and presenters
Advised by early childhood education specialists, our panel of adjudicators understand how young children learn and grow. They will provide helpful tips and warm encouragement tailored specifically for kindergarteners. They will also give feedback to support teachers and inspire students to keep finding joy in their singing.
Frequently asked questions
For detailed information on the competition, please refer to the “Rules & Regulations”.
Rules & RegulationsParticipating choirs should arrive at the Competition venue and report to the event assistant according to their assigned check-in time. Prior to performing, one or two student representative(s) may give a brief (around 30-second) introduction of the choir and the chosen piece(s). Each participating choir’s performance will be assessed. The adjudicators will give comments and feedback after the performance. Each participating choir is provided with about 5 minutes of stage time, which includes the time for adjudicators to finalise the assessment and feedback.
Participating choirs are required to bring ONE copy of the original published score, or a copyright declaration form to be handed over to the event assistant. The participating choirs must provide all instruments needed for the performance other than the piano, which will be provided by the venue.
One music stand, piano and piano stool will be provided. Unless otherwise stated, no other instruments or equipment, such as props, stage sets or power, will be provided at the Competition venue. Use of loudspeakers, electronic musical instruments, synthesizers and audio-visual equipment at Competitions is prohibited.
Participating choirs must arrange for their own accompanists if accompaniment is necessary.
The HKICF holds sole filming rights for the Competition. Unless otherwise permitted, any form of photography or recording of any part of the Competition (including the comment sessions and the announcement of the results) is strictly prohibited. Violators will be asked to leave the venue. Rights to all competition-related photography, as well as video and sound recording, belong to the Hong Kong Virtuoso Chorus.
In the case that the Education Bureau announces the suspension of classes due to infectious diseases/ weather/ other reasons and participating choirs are required to cancel all activities, the Competition session(s) will be canceled. There will be no re-scheduling of the session(s) and the HKICF will not make any further announcements with regard to the canceled Competition session(s).
However, should circumstances allow—such as the availability of an alternative venue—the HKICF may, at its discretion, organise a substitute event. The HKICF reserves all rights to transfer, modify, or cancel any Competition-related arrangements. The HKICF will not provide a refund under any circumstances.
There are no set pieces for the Competition. Participating choirs may choose their own repertoire, in any language, voicing (including unison), and length. Original pieces are acceptable. The HKICF aims to give participating choirs as much freedom as possible in choosing their repertoire to best showcase their talents.
The HKICF will not provide a refund under any circumstances.
