Thirty-six young children from several primary schools and churches joined our long-awaited “Pedals, Pipes & Pizza” on 21st June 2025 at SKH Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School Chapel, where C.B. Fisk’s Op. 149 is housed. Almost all attendees have never seen a real pipe organ in person. Assisted by C.B. Fisk’s very own Nami Hamada and Bonnie Walker, these young children managed to peek inside the organ and trying out their favourite repertoire on the organ. These young people were also introduced to the mechanical aspects of the organ, famous organ composers and their stories, and the colourful organ sounds through a mini repertoire showcase.
A luncheon with cheesy pizzas was indeed satisfying and perhaps provided the brain power for the upcoming “quiz” session. Needless to say, the room was filled with lots of giggles and gasps, especially when portion of the “quiz” involved creating a new portrait of J.S. Bach!!!
The day ended with the presentation of prizes (from the quiz) and certificates. We also took a beautiful group photo before everyone dispersed…
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)
Hong Kong Chapter of the American Guild of Organists– Presents
SUMMER ORGAN ACADEMY
Join us for the fun to explore the “King of Instruments”!
This week-long summer organ day camp is a hands-on introduction to the pipe organ designed for participants aged 12-18. The camp will include:
– Daily organ lessons (group of 4) on pipe organs – Daily practice time allocated to each participant – Workshops on a variety of topics, including an introduction to the mechanism of a pipe organ – Explore the pipe organs in Hong Kong – Final student recital
The Summer Organ Academy is for you if you …
– would like to learn to play the organ, “The King of Instruments” – want to learn how a pipe organ works – have already developed basic keyboard skills (Grade 6 piano or above) – want to improve your organ technique – want to meet other young people with similar musical interests – want to be inspired
DATE, TIME & VENUE
Day Camp (Lessons, Practice Sessions & Excursions): 21 – 25 August 2023 (Mon – Fri) [Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm]
Final Student Recital: 27 August 2023 (Sun), [8:00pm] Concert Hall, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
The main campus of the Summer Organ Academy will be held at the chapel of SKH Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School. (6/F, 9 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai.) Private lessons and practice sessions in a group of 4 will be held each morning at various locations. Assignment of the group and location will be announced upon the conclusion of the recruitment period.
FEES
Registration fee is HK$2,000. The registration fee includes tuition, practice time, and materials. Students will be responsible for their own lunches and public transportation fee for visits to other instruments.
20% discount is given to AGO Hong Kong Chapter’s member.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Full refund will be made or cheque will be returned if the applicant is not accepted.
PAYMENT
Full payment is due at the time of registration. Registration is limited to 16 participants. 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) FPS Email address: agohongkong@gmail.com
DEADLINE
Registration Deadline: 31 July 2023
Selected participants will be notified by 7 August 2023
Venue: 6/F. SKH Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School Chapel (9 Oi Kwan Road, Wanchai)
The 2-hour workshop will be using the C.B. Fisk Opus 149 pipe organ. This workshop will give you a brief introduction on organ mechanics, playing techniques, use of registrations and will end with a Q & A session.
The workshop welcomes all university-level keyboardists who are interested in organ playing but have received no formal training. Six individuals will be selected as active participants, observers are welcome!
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