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Performance Course Selection 2024/25

Our undergraduate curriculum offers three types of performance courses, namely Advanced Music Performance, Performance Study, and Music Performance. All courses carry 6 credits. While both Advanced Music Performance and Performance Study are year-long courses and for HKU students, Music Performance is a semester course solely for exchange students from overseas.
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Beginning in academic year 2023/24, all students in Advanced Music Performance and Performance Study must participate in the new course component Performance Spotlight as a minimum passing criterion. Click here for more details about this new initiative. You may also refer to the “Assessment Methods” section of respective course page for specific participation details.

The Department's Brilliant Shine Bursary covers the cost of music performance lessons for first-year students as well as music majors and minors in years 2, 3 and 4 taking Chamber Music Workshop, Conducting Workshop, Instrument Workshop under MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1/2/3/4.

MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Performance Study 1, 2, 3

MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]

Classes: Monday 3:30-5:20pm
Venue: LG1.22, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus

If you are admitted to the course, please enrol in MUSI1018/2047/3019/4002 online within the add-drop period in September 2024. As places are limited in this course, students may consider also applying for MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1-4 if they intend on pursuing performance courses as part of their studies.
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For further enquiries, please contact Mr. Angus Lee at anguslyw@hku.hk.

MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1, 2, 3, 4

Students taking these courses may customise their study by enrolling in two ensembles, OR two workshops (taking two instrument workshops is NOT an option), OR one ensemble and one workshop. Ensembles and workshops available are as follows:

HKU Chamber Singers (admission by live audition)
HKU Gamelan (consent of instructor required)
HKU Percussion Ensemble (consent of instructor required)
Chamber Music Workshop (admission by optional prescreening video)
Conducting Workshop (admission by audition)
Instrument Workshop (instrument of your own choice, consent of Department required)

ENROLMENT
‍Students intending to enrol in MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1, 2, 3, 4 are required to do the following:
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Enrol in these courses in the SIS during the course selection period.‍‍
Complete an application form and email it to the Music Department at music@hku.hk by 5:00pm, 6 September 2024 at the latest.‍

Students enrolling in a workshop are also required to complete the following by 5:00pm, 19 September 2024
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Pay the workshop tuition fee after your admission has been confirmed by the Music Department (latest 5:00pm, 20 September 2024). ‍
‍Submit the original bank pay-in slip to the Music Department office for verification. Course admission will only be approved in the SIS after payment confirmation.

Note that the meeting times of these ensembles/workshops are not shown in HKU's SIS, so students should refer to the information in the respective tabs below for the class times and venues.

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HKU Chamber Singers is one of the University’s leading choruses, led and conducted by distinguished vocalist Caleb Woo. The chorus’ repertoire ranges from Renaissance staples to brand new commissions, and has collaborated with the Hong Kong Philharmonic in special projects. Chorus members will also receive special technical training from eminent local soprano, Kenix Tsang.

Live audition: 6 September 2024, 3:00-5:00pm
First rehearsal: 13 September 2024, 3:30pm-5:20pm
Classes: Friday 3:30pm-5:20pm
Venue: LG1.22, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus
Lesson structure: 16 x 2-hour rehearsals and 6 x 1-hour technique seminars

Student intending to audition should prepare Giovani Battista Pergolesi’s canzonetta, Nina (available here in two keys, for higher and lower voice respectively). Please note that there is an additional audition for students intending to join the Chamber Singers on a non-credit basis on after the first rehearsal on 13 September 2024 at 5:30pm. Please note that the audition process is waived for students who sang in the HKU Chamber Singers in the 2023/24 academic year.
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For further enquiries, please contact Caleb Woo at calebwoo@hotmail.com.
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HKU Gamelan is a versatile ensemble that performs both traditional and contemporary repertoire. Led by percussionist Dr. Deborah Waugh, the group often collaborates with leading composers and musicians in experimental settings. Ensemble members will also receive training in gamelan performance techniques from gamelan specialist Anvy Lim. Students interested in joining this ensemble MUST attend the first rehearsal.

First rehearsal: 12 September 2024, 3:30pm-5:20pm
Classes: Thursday 3:30pm-5:20pm
Venue: LG1.22, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus
Lesson structure: 18 x 2-hour rehearsals and 6 x 1-hour technique seminars

For further enquiries, please contact Dr. Deborah Waugh at debwaugh@hku.hk.
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HKU Percussion Ensemble explores a wide range of repertoire from traditional and contemporary works to group improvisations. Students enrolling in this ensemble should be proficient in playing percussion instruments. Students interested in joining this ensemble MUST attend the first rehearsal.

First rehearsal: 13 September 2024, 10:30am-12:20pm
Classes: Friday 10:30am-12:20pm
Venue: LG1.22, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus
Lesson structure: 16 x 2-hour rehearsals

For further enquiries, please contact Dr. Deborah Waugh at debwaugh@hku.hk.
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Chamber Music Workshop offers full-year coaching in chamber music repertoire from introductory to advanced levels, with the goal of developing students’ chamber musicianship. Students should pre-form groups (minimum trio, maximum sextet) and submit a short list of potential repertoire to be studied during the academic year. Groups with specialist focus (e.g. Baroque music, a capella vocal music) may be co-supervised by assigned guest specialists.

Prescreening: Video recording of prior performances highly recommended, due 6 September 2024, 5:00pm
Admission cap: 4 groups
First rehearsal: 24 September 2024, 4:30pm-6:20pm
Classes: Tuesday 4:30pm-6:20pm
Venue: LG1.22, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus
Lesson structure: 14 x 1-hour coaching sessions

For further enquiries, please contact Mr. Angus Lee at anguslyw@hku.hk.
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Conducting Workshop is an intermediate-level course offering students the chance to acquire, develop and refine their technical mastery of conducting. The course will also touch on score analysis, rehearsal strategies, and clarity of gestural communication. Students will work with a rehearsal pianist (first semester) and an ensemble of experienced musicians (second semester). Some prior conducting experienced is preferred.
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Prerequisite:

must also be admitted to Chamber Music Workshop, or one of the Performance Study ensembles‍
has prior experience as an instrumental / vocal performer

Audition: 10 September 2024, 3:30pm-4:20pm; preparing Wagner’s Meistersinger Overture (complete)
Classes: Tuesday 3:30pm-4:20pm
Venue: LG1.22, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus
Lesson structure: 14 x 1-hour coaching session

For further enquiries, please contact Mr. Angus Lee at anguslyw@hku.hk.
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Instrument Workshop focuses on developing students’ musical and technical competency in their chosen instruments (including voice). Admitted students will each study with an assigned leading practitioner in the field on a one-to-one basis.

Classes: Lesson times individually negotiated between student and instructor
Venue: Various locations at the discretion of the instructor

For further enquiries, please contact Mr. Angus Lee at anguslyw@hku.hk.
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MUSI3032 Special Performance Study (capstone experience)

As a prerequisite, students must have completed MUSI1022/2066/3021 Performance Study 1, 2, 3 or MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Performance Study 1, 2, 3, at least once prior to enrolling in MUSI3032. For admission details, please contact Mr. Angus Lee at anguslyw@hku.hk.
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Click on the course code and title to view course details.

MUSI2083 Music Performance (for exchange students from overseas)

MUSI2083 Music Performance caters for overseas students who would like to carry on their performance study during their exchange at HKU. Entry to the course is at the discretion of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the Department's Undergraduate Coordinator. For further enquiries, please contact Mr. Angus Lee at anguslyw@hku.hk.

2024/25

Important note: with the exception of events marked PUBLIC, all events are reserved for auditing by HKU students and invited guests only. For further enquiries, please contact Mr. Angus Lee at anguslyw@hku.hk.

Lecture Recital by Kelvin Wan
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‍Date: 26 (Sat) April 2025
Time: 20:00-21:00
Location: CYMCC 5/F Yuet Ming Auditorium
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MUSI3032 Special Performance Study (capstone experience)

Lecture Recital by Lanxi Feng

‍Date: 26 (Sat) April 2025
Time: 16:30-17:30
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room
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MUSI3032 Special Performance Study (capstone experience)

Performance Programme Annual Showcase
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Date: 24 (Thur) April 2024
Time: 20:00-21:40
Location: Loke Yew Hall

MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1/2/3/4
MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Music Performance 1-3
MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]
MUSI3032 Special Performance Study (capstone experience)
MUSI7109 Time and Temporality in Music

AMP Semester 2 Class Recital
Date: 22 (Tue) April 2025
Time: 19:00-20:00
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Music Performance 1-3
MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]

Conducting Masterclass with YIP Wing-sie: session 2
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Date: 22 (Tue) April 2025
Time: 15:30-16:20
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

Conducting Workshop, under MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1/2/3/4

Performance Spotlight #5
‍Date: 11 (Fri) April 2025
Time: 18:00-21:00
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room
Moderator: Dr. Deborah WAUGH
Special guest: Prof. Daniel Chua
‍ MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Music Performance 1-3
MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]
MUSI3032 Special Performance Study (capstone experience)

Performance Spotlight #4
‍Date: 21 (Fri) March 2025
Time: 18:00-21:00
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room
Special guest: Toby CHAN
‍ MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Music Performance 1-3
MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]
MUSI3032 Special Performance Study (capstone experience)

Bassoon Masterclass with Toby CHAN
‍Date: 21 (Fri) March 2025
Time: 15:30-17:20
Location: RRST LG1 Instrument Room

MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Music Performance 1-3
MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]

Performance Spotlight #3
‍Date: 21 (Fri) February 2025
Time: 18:00-21:00
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room
Special guest: Prof. Simon D. Goldstein
‍ MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Music Performance 1-3
MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]
MUSI3032 Special Performance Study (capstone experience)

Performance Spotlight #2
‍Date: 24 (Fri) January 2025
Time: 18:00-21:00
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Music Performance 1-3
MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]
MUSI3032 Special Performance Study (capstone experience)

Piano Masterclass with Niu Niu
Date: 23 (Thur) January 2025
Time: 19:00-21:00
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Music Performance 1-3
MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]

Conducting Masterclass with YIP Wing-sie: session 1
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Date: 21 (Tue) January 2025
Time: 15:30-16:20
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

Conducting Workshop, under MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1/2/3/4

Conducting Masterclass with Elim CHAN
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Date: 19 (Tue) November 2024
Time: 15:30-16:20
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

Conducting Workshop, under MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1/2/3/4

Piano Workshop with Dane KO

Date: 18 (Mon) Novemeber 2024
Time: 15:30-17:20
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Music Performance 1-3
MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]

Choral Conducting Masterclass with Sanders LAU
[part of the HKU Doming Lam Composition Prize 2024]

Date: 15 (Fri) November 2024
Time: 15:30-17:20
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

Conducting Workshop, under MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1/2/3/4
HKU Chamber Singers, under MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1/2/3/4
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Performance Spotlight #1
Special guest: Sanders LAU
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Date: 15 (Fri) November 2024
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1/2/3/4
MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Music Performance 1-3
MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]
MUSI3032 Special Performance Study (capstone experience)

Voice Masterclass with Alison LAU

Date: 28 (Mon) October 2024
Time: 15:30-17:20
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

MUSI1018/2047/3019 Advanced Music Performance 1-3
MUSI4002 Advanced Music Performance 4 [capstone experience]

Info Day Open Conducting Class

Date: 26 (Sat) October 2024
Time: 15:00-16:00
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

2023/24

Chamber Music Masterclass with Vivian SHEN Ting-chia

Date: 30 (Tue) April 2024
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

Chamber Music Workshop, underMUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1-4

Conducting Masterclass with YIP Wing-sie

Date: 23 (Tue) January 2024
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

Conducting Workshop, under MUSI1022/2066/3021/4001 Performance Study 1-4

Vocal Masterclass with Timmy TSANG
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Date: 7 (Tue) November 2023
Location: RRST LG1 Rehearsal Room

MUSI1018/2047/3021/4002 Advanced Music Performance 1-4