Recruitment for 2025-2026
Choir Information
Primary Division
- Age Range: P. 4 – P. 6
- Rehearsal Time:
Every Wednesdays 5pm – 7pm - Rehearsal Venue:
SAGE Chan Dang Centre for Active Ageing - Conductor: Mr Kelvin Lau
- Pianist: Ms Burnett Yuen
- Assistant Conductor: Mr Simon Tse
Junior Secondary Division
- Age Range: F. 1 – F. 3
- Rehearsal Time:
Every Thursday 5pm – 7pm - Rehearsal Venue:
SAGE Chan Dang Centre for Active Ageing - Conductor: Mr Jason Liu
- Pianist: Mr Sunny Fung
- Assistant Conductor: Miss Moon Kong
Senior Secondary Division
- Age Range: F. 4 – F. 6
- Rehearsal Time:
Every Monday 6pm – 8pm - Rehearsal Venue:
SAGE Chan Dang Centre for Active Ageing - Conductor: Mr Felix Suen
- Pianist: Mr Sunny Fung
- Assistant Conductor: Mr Omarr Cheng
Application Notice
Important Dates for Early-round Application
General Rules & Regulations
Before applying for the Hong Kong Inter-School Choir, please thoroughly review the General Rules & Regulations . This will ensure you understand all requirements and expectations.
If there are any inquiries about the application process, please contact the HKISC Assistant Conductor Mr. Omarr Cheng. (Email: [email protected] or WhatsApp: 5742-4721).
Individual Application Form (Parent)
** School Nomination Form: https://bit.ly/hkisc2526_1stRound_SchoolNomination
1. Former members of the Hong Kong Inter-School Choir need to reapply and pass the audition process to join the choir in 2025-2026. If the former members are studying at the same school, their previous school nominations will remain valid, and the school does not need to renominate them. However, if the students have transferred to another school or advanced to secondary school, their new school will need to renominate them. The Inter-School Choir retains the right to consider participants’ previous attendance and rehearsal performance as criteria for selection.
2. When filling in the “Application Form”, the signed school nomination form must also be ready.
3. When filling in the “Application Form”, you must also submit a recording of the student singing a song of their choice (either an excerpt or the full song) for the 1st round of audition. The recording can be either with accompaniment or a cappella, and should be approximately 2 to 4 minutes long.
4. Students can record the video at home, but the video must clearly show the student’s face and the singing must be clearly audible. Students who pass the 1st round of the audition will be invited to participate in the 2nd round of audition.
Frequently asked questions
The Hong Kong Inter-School Choir and the school choir differ primarily in their goals and scope of activities. The Inter-School Choir focuses on cultivating a new generation of choral leaders who can bring their learning back to their own schools to support teachers in managing school choirs. As a result, the activities of the Inter-School Choir are more diverse. In addition to regular choral training, students often perform in performances at major venues in Hong Kong, gaining valuable stage experience. They are also given the opportunity to give world premiere performances of commissioned choral works. The choir also serves as a “demonstration choir” in music teacher and conductor workshops in the Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival, receiving guidance from local and international experts and learning through practical experience. Through the unique “Buddy Program,” students have the opportunity to meet and perform with choirs from around the world, broadening their international perspectives. Furthermore, the Inter-School Choir actively participates in charity performances, allowing students to enhance their skills while contributing to society with their musical talent.
Teachers are encouraged to introduce students with potential to HKISC and encourage them to apply for auditions. They may also offer guidance and suggestions to students preparing for auditions. We encourage school teachers to let selected students play a leadership role in the school choir to give them an opportunity to apply what they have learnt. In addition, we will also regularly invite school teachers to watch the choir’s performances and witness the growth of their students.
Since the students will represent their schools in HKISC and potentially assume a leadership role in the school choir in the future, teachers should consider various factors, including the students’ musical knowledge, singing ability, learning attitude, when recommending suitable representatives. Schools without a choir are also encouraged to nominate students, providing them with an opportunity to sing in a choir.
HKISC members will receive a recommendation letter and participation certificate after completing the entire programme with satisfactory performance. This serves as important proof of their hard work throughout the year.
We recommend that accepted students continue to participate in both their school choir and HKISC. HKISC aims to enhance both vocal technique and leadership skills, encouraging students to give back to their school choirs by sharing their experience. As part of the selection process, priority is given to students who already hold leadership positions in their school choirs. However, we will also consider students based on individual circumstances, such as those attending schools without a choir.
The choir’s regular rehearsals will be from September to October 2025 to the end of May 2026, lasting for approximately 8 months. On top of regular rehearsals, the choir may also hold additional rehearsals before the performances. Choir members must also reserve the Easter holiday to stay in Hong Kong for additional rehearsals and performances.
Students who successfully pass the audition will receive a full scholarship to take part in the activities of HKISC for one academic year, and there is no charge during the application process. In other words, the programme is completely free with no additional costs.
The Buddy Programme is a collaboration between HKISC and non-local choirs, fostering choir culture exchange and musical learning opportunities. In the 2025/26 season, HKISC will partner with The Xiaoyunque Children’s Choir from Guangzhou, one of the Top Ten Outstanding Children’s Choirs in China. Through this program, both choirs will engage in musical exchanges, allowing members to learn from each other. HKISC will also host international choir members for cultural experiences in Hong Kong, strengthening friendships across borders.
