Standalone Workshop

As a cornerstone of our professional training, HKICF2027 will present a specially curated series of Standalone Workshops running from December 2026 to February 2027. This initiative invites choral experts and seasoned music educators to delve deeply into specific, practical choral topics, providing local teachers and conductors with highly practical pedagogical insights tailored to everyday school rehearsals.

All attending music educators will receive an official Certificate of Participation and may apply for school-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

List of Presenters

Dr. Michael Barrett

Conductor in Residence at Kingswood College (Melbourne) / Founder and Artistic Director of Australia Sings
Elise Bradley, MNZM

Elise Bradley, MNZM

Conductor Emeritus of Toronto Children’s Chorus

Dr. T. J. Harper

Chair of Choral Studies, The University of Akron

Dr. Steve Ho

Former Assistant Professor of the Education University of Hong Kong
Robyn Reeves Lana

Robyn Reeves Lana

Choral Faculty of Miami University / Founder and Artistic Director Emerita of Cincinnati Youth Choir

Jonas Rasmussen

Artistic Director of Academic Choir Aarhus, Youth Choir Aarhus U and Ensemble Novum / Choral Conducting Teacher of The Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus
Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng

Dr. Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng

Chair of the Conducting & Choral Ensemble Department of the University of the Philippines College of Music

Paul Smith

Co-founder of VOCES8 / CEO of The VOCES8 Foundation

Rachel Staunton

Artistic Director of London Youth Choirs

Pei Wen Tham

Music Educator / Choral Conductor

Eleanor Wright

Musical Director of Barnsley Youth Choir

Events

4 Dec 2026
Dec
4
2026
17 Dec 2026
Dec
17
2026
Workshops For Music Teachers / Conductors

HKICF2027 Workshop for Music Teachers / Conductors (2) – From Planning to Performance: Kindergarten Music Lessons That Work in Practice by Eleanor Wright

19:30 – 21:00
Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
18 Dec 2026
Dec
18
2026
20 Jan 2027
Jan
20
2027
Workshops For Music Teachers / Conductors

HKICF2027 Workshop for Music Teachers / Conductors (4) – The Art of Choral Conducting: Gesture, Clarity, and Musical Expression by Dr. T. J. Harper

19:30 – 21:00
Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
21 Jan 2027
Jan
21
2027
Workshops For Music Teachers / Conductors

HKICF2027 Workshop for Music Teachers / Conductors (5) – The VOCES8 Method – A Musical Path to Academic Potential and Well-being by Paul Smith

19:30 – 21:00
Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
30 Jan 2027
Jan
30
2027
Workshops For Music Teachers / Conductors

HKICF2027 Professional Development Day Workshop (1) – The Playful Rehearsal – Creative Choral Games for Musicianship and Engagement by Jonas Rasmussen

10:45 – 12:00
Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
30 Jan 2027
Jan
30
2027
30 Jan 2027
Jan
30
2027
Workshops For Music Teachers / Conductors

HKICF2027 Professional Development Workshop (3) – From Page to Podium by⁠ Elise Bradley

16:00 – 17:15
Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
30 Jan 2027
Jan
30
2027
30 Jan 2027
Jan
30
2027
Workshops For Music Teachers / Conductors

HKICF2027 Professional Development Day Workshop (5) – Engaging Teen Voices: Creative Strategies for the Changing Voice and Beyond by Rachel Staunton

16:00 – 17:15
Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
19 Feb 2027
Feb
19
2027
Workshops For Music Teachers / Conductors

HKICF2027 Workshop for Music Teachers / Conductors (6) – Voice, Rhythm, Spirit – Exploring South African Choral Music by Dr. Michael Barrett

19:30 – 21:00
Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District

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