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
Robyn Reeves Lana
Jonas Rasmussen
Dr. Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng
Events
HKICF2027 Workshop for Music Teachers / Conductors (1) – The Birth of an AI Teaching Assistant – Leveraging AI to Create High-Quality Choral Demos by Dr. Steve Ho
HKICF2027 Workshop for Music Teachers / Conductors (2) – From Planning to Performance: Kindergarten Music Lessons That Work in Practice by Eleanor Wright
HKICF2027 Workshop for Music Teachers / Conductors (3) – Music Without Borders: Building Inclusive and Joyful Choirs for Singers with Diverse Needs by Pei Wen Tham
HKICF2027 Workshop for Music Teachers / Conductors (4) – The Art of Choral Conducting: Gesture, Clarity, and Musical Expression by Dr. T. J. Harper
HKICF2027 Workshop for Music Teachers / Conductors (5) – The VOCES8 Method – A Musical Path to Academic Potential and Well-being by Paul Smith
HKICF2027 Professional Development Day Workshop (1) – The Playful Rehearsal – Creative Choral Games for Musicianship and Engagement by Jonas Rasmussen
HKICF2027 Professional Development Day Workshop (2) – Maximum Result, Minimum Effort: Efficiency in the Lower Primary Rehearsal Room by Dr. Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng
HKICF2027 Professional Development Workshop (3) – From Page to Podium by Elise Bradley
HKICF2027 Professional Development Day Workshop (4) – More Than Notes: Unlocking the Musical, Vocal, and Human Potential of Our Singers by Robyn Reeves Lana
HKICF2027 Professional Development Day Workshop (5) – Engaging Teen Voices: Creative Strategies for the Changing Voice and Beyond by Rachel Staunton
HKICF2027 Workshop for Music Teachers / Conductors (6) – Voice, Rhythm, Spirit – Exploring South African Choral Music by Dr. Michael Barrett
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