The 2 C.B. Fisk Op.158 & 159 organs are now in Hong Kong. Please join us for the Moving-in Party, welcoming them to their new home in Jockey Club Campus of Creativity, Hong Kong Baptist University. Completely boxed in 2 full-sized containers, this is a rare opportunity for you to witness the careful and intricate process of unloading and moving-in of these instruments.
A refreshment will be served.
Date: 22 April 2025 (TUE)
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Jockey Club Campus of Creativity, Hong Kong Baptist University, 30 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong
Participants: AGOHK Member in good standing plus one friend (optional)
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.
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).
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
The Hong Kong Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is proud to present: A Very Franck Birthday Project.
Members of our Chapter gathered to play sections from César Franck’s Prélude, Fugue et Variation, Op. 18, to mark the 200th anniversary of the composer’s birth.
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