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School Choir Incubator Programme

The School Choir Incubator Programme (the Programme) is an extension programme of HKICF, which aims to enhance the quality and diversity of choral music education and to better cater for the needs of music teachers and conductors on the journey of choral music. Launched in 2021, the Programme spans one school year and combines professional training courses and mentorship support to cultivate an atmosphere conducive to the sustainable development of choral culture in schools.

From 2023 to 2025, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) has been our Strategic Partner, supporting our vision in advancing the standards of choral education in Hong Kong. Looking ahead, we’re excited to expand the Programme to more schools, reaching and supporting more teachers and students.

Programme features

In the School Choir Incubator Programme, we provide the following training and support to the participating school teachers and choirs:

  • Continuing Professional Development of Teachers, where teachers can attend workshops and lectures by local and overseas experts on various topics related to choral music;
  • Mentorship Support, where teachers can receive individualised feedback and guidance from mentors who are experienced choral conductors or educators; and
  • Public Performance Opportunities, where teachers can showcase their school choirs’ achievements and progress in concerts organised by the programme.

Mentors

Christopher Cheng

Christopher Cheng

Music Director of Hong Kong Youth Choir

Nancy Cheng

Founder and Conductor of Ko Chorus

Alice Chung

Former Panel Chairperson of the Music Department of St. Paul’s Co-educational College Primary School
Tammy Ho

Tammy Ho

Former Choral Conductor of Diocesan Girls’ Junior School
Ernest Hui

Ernest Hui

Music Director of Yat Po Choir

Wesley Lam

Conductor of The Hong Kong Children’s Choir
Sanders Lau

Sanders Lau

Artistic Director of NOĒMA and Conductor of Hong Kong Inter-School Choir (Senior Secondary Division)

Kelvin Lau

Founder and Artistic Director of HKICF and Conductor of Hong Kong Inter-School Choir (Primary Division)
Bobo Lo

Dr. Bobo Lo

Music Director of the EdUHK Chorus
Francis Mok

Francis Mok

Music Director of Hong Kong Medical Association Choir
Cheuk Yee Wong

Cheuk Yee Wong

President of Hong Kong Chapter of NATS
Monica Yu

Monica Yu

Professional Children Music Teacher

Previous year highlights

List of participating schools in 2025-2026

Other programmes

Choral Repertoire Reading Session

Choral Repertoire Reading Session

We provide music teachers and conductors with professional development sessions that aim to connect theory and practice in music education.

Teachers’ Choir (DUPLICATE)

Teachers’ Choir (DUPLICATE)

The Teachers’ Choir was established in 2023 with the aim of providing music teachers from different schools with a platform for musical and idea exchange.

School Choir Advancement Programme

School Choir Advancement Programme

The School Choir Incubator Programme is an extension programme of HKICF, which aims to enhance the quality and diversity of choral music education and to better cater for the needs of music teachers and conductors on the journey of choral music.