School Choir Incubator 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. 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.

Strategic partner

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) has been the Strategic Partner of our School Choir Incubator Programme (the Programme) since 2023, supporting our vision in advancing the standards of choral education in Hong Kong.

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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

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
Former Choral Conductor of Diocesan Girls’ Junior School
Ernest Hui
Composer & Arranger in Residence of the Paul Phoenix Academy
Sanders Lau
Artistic Director of NOĒMA
Kelvin Lau
Artistic Director
Bobo Lo
Music Director of the EdUHK Chorus
Francis Mok
Music Director of Hong Kong Medical Association Choir
Cheuk Yee Wong
President of Hong Kong Chapter of NATS
Grace Yim
Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Hong Kong Yuen Long Children’s Choir
Monica Yu
Professional Children Music Teacher

Previous year highlights

List of participating schools in 2024-2025

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