Objective Hong Kong Chapter, The American Guild of Organists, is announcing the 2025 Young Organist Competition. The goal of this triennial competition is to promote organ music, encourage excellence in organ performance, and recognize young talented organists in Hong Kong. Educational Partner Academy of Music, Hong Kong Baptist University Eligibility – The applicant must be born on or after January 1, 1990 – The applicant must be a permanent resident of Hong Kong, or holder of a valid Hong Kong Identity Card – The applicant must be a current member of the American Guild of Organists throughout the competition period – Previous First Prize Winner of this competition is not eligible to enter this competition
Join us for this year’s Members’ Recital! Come to experience the extraordinary talent of our Chapter members and be enchanted by the wonderful sounds of organ.
The Recital will feature works by J.S. Bach, L. Boëllmann, J.N. David, F. Mendelssohn, J. Pachelbel, E. Titcomb and more.
Date: November 16, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 2PM
Venue: HKSKH St. Mary’s Church 2A Tai Hang Road, Causeway Bay
The Recital is open to all, free admission and free seating.
AGOHK 10 TH ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION
To celebrate the AGOHK’s 10th anniversary, the Members’ Recital will be followed by an Anniversary Reception at the venue.
All members and guests are invited to join us for the reception and to commemorate this milestone together.
Summer Organ Academy for Adults 2024 8 June – 28 July 2024
The “Organ Academy for Adults” is a summer programme for keyboard players over the age of 18 who want to learn to play the organ, or for those who already have some acquaintances on the instrument.
It is designed for those who have achieved at least an intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. Previous organ study is not required; beginners are welcome. This summer organ academy will include:
– One-to-one individual lessons (60 mins x 4) on pipe organs
– Practice sessions on pipe organs
– Workshops on a variety of topics, including an introduction to the mechanism of a pipe organ
– Site visits to venues with pipe organs on two Saturday afternoons
– Programme Inauguration: 12:00pm, 8 June 2024 (Sat) at Chapel, SKH Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School
– Final Students’ Recital: 7:30pm, 28 July 2024 (Sun) at Concert Hall, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Instructors: Elizabeth H Wong, Anne Lam, Chere Ko
Fees: Early Bird Discount (apply on or before 5 May 2024): Programme fee is HK$5,800 (Tuition Fee: HK$4,000 + Refundable Deposit*: HK$1,800)
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Late Application (apply between 6 – 20 May 2024): Programme fee is HK$6,800 (Tuition Fee: HK$5,000 + Refundable Deposit*: HK$1,800)
*A refund of HKD1,800 is eligible for participants who maintain a minimum of 80% attendances of lessons, workshops and site visits.
Registration fees are non-refundable. Full refund will be given or cheque will be returned should the applicant is not accepted.
/// Full payment is due at the time of registration/// Please mail your cheque (payable to “HONG KONG CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS LIMITED”) to:
Attn: Felix Yeung, AGO HK “SUMMER ORGAN ACADEMY” c/o St John’s Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
Or Direct Deposit to Bank Bank of East Asia (Please send deposit slip by email) Account Number: 015-51468031343 Account Holder: HONG KONG CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS LIMITED
Or Pay with FPS (Faster Payment System) (Please send transfer slip or cap screen by email) Email address: agohongkong@gmail.com
To enjoy the early bird discount, apply before 5 May 2024 (Sun)
DATE: 13 April, 2024 (SAT) TIME: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MEETING POINT: Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (The Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal)
AGES: All ages are welcome. Participant under 12 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian at all times.
ITINERARY 0900 Ferry @Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (The Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal 香港上環/ 港澳客輪碼頭)
1100 Church Visit & Open Console @St. Dominic’s Church 玫瑰聖母堂 [ 板樟堂 ] – Casavant II/21
1230 Church Visit @Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady (Sé Cathedral Macau) 聖母誕辰主教座堂 [ 澳門主教座堂 ]
1315 Lunch
1500 A Service of Musical Offering @St. Joseph Seminary & Church [ 聖若瑟修院及聖堂 ] ** Free Admission, Open to Public** – Choral Settings and Solo Organ works by J.S. Bach, Demessieux, Doming Lam & Jehan Revert – Conductor: Andrew Leung – Choir: Coro Diocesano de Macau – Organ: Anne Lam
1600 Tour of the Seminary & Open Console – Koenig II/25
1700 End of Event
FEES*: Free for AGOHK members, HK$100 for non-members
*Participants (members and non-members) will be responsible for all transportation costs and meals.
Please mail your cheque (payable to “HONG KONG CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS LIMITED”) to:
Attn: Felix Yeung, AGO HK “SUMMER ORGAN ACADEMY” c/o St John’s Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
Or Direct Deposit to Bank Bank of East Asia (Please send deposit slip by email) Account Number: 015-51468031343 Account Holder: HONG KONG CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS LIMITED
Or Pay with FPS (Faster Payment System) (Please send transfer slip or cap screen by email) Email address: agohongkong@gmail.com
Join us for this year’s Members’ Recital! Come to experience the extraordinary talent of our Chapter members and be enchanted by the wonderful sounds of organ. The Recital will feature works by W. Albright, J.S. Bach, L. Boëllmann, J. Langlais, L. Vierne and more.
The Recital is open to all, free admission and free seating.
Date: November 24, 2023 (Friday) Time: 8 PM Venue: HKSKH St James’ Church, 112 Kennedy Road, Wanchai
If you’re a member of AGOHK and wish to perform a piece and meet up with fellow members, here’s the chance. This year’s Members’ Recital will be held as follows:
Date: November 24, 2023 (Friday) Time: 8 PM Venue: HKSKH St James’ Church, 112 Kennedy Road, Wanchai
All members in good standing can sign up via this Google Form.
Registration deadline has been extended to November 19, 2023 (Sunday).
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