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SingFest Chorus Member
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Singers
We provide the highest standard of
choral and vocal platform to all participants
Bach Cantata Youth Chorus (under 30 years old)
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Perform Bach cantatas BWV 4, 21, 131 on 31 Jul (Sun) under the baton of Prof. William Weinert
Requirements:
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Eager to sing Bach with stylistic details and perform from memory
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Attend weekly rehearsals (3-6pm) on Sundays from 29 May to 24 Jul
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Attend daytime and evening rehearsals from 26 Jul (Tue) to 31 Jul (Sun)
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Secondary school applicants: Please click here for a tailor-made leadership training programme
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University and post-graduate applicants: Higher priority for vocal and conducting majors
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For full details of the rehearsal schedule, please refer to the Availability Form
To apply:
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Follow the Application Guidelines
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Fill in the online Application Form and Availability Form
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Submit all required materials on/before 5 May 2016
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Attend audition (see details below)
Bach Cantata Vocal Masterclass
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Led by Prof. Stephen Ng and Ms. Kenix Tsang
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Receive intensive training on vocal production
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Learn Bach’s musical styles and performance practices in interpretation classes
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Practise German in diction classes taught by German experts
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All participants will take part as soloists in the conducting masterclasses led by Prof. Weinert on 27 and 28 July
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Selected participants will be invited to rehearse on 29 and 30 July, then perform BWV 4 on 31 July
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Academic requirement: Vocal major (or with equivalent experience)
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Date: 23, 24, 25 July (Sat, Sun, Mon)
10:30-12:30 Featured workshop*
14:30-16:30 Masterclass
17:00-18:00 Private coaching
*Featured workshops include:
- Projecting excellent German diction
- Being a Baroque soloist
- Interpreting Bach’s vocal music
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Fee: HK$2200
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Quota: 12
To apply:
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Follow the Application Guidelines
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Fill in the online Application Form and Availability Form
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Submit all required materials on/before 5 May 2016
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Attend audition (see details below)
Audition to Chorus and Vocal Masterclass
After pre-screening, candidates will be invited to attend a live audition
Date: 25 Apr (Mon) or 11 May (Wed)
Time: 19:00-22:00
Rating: 30%=Range, tone colour and aural test
40%=An assigned excerpt related to the programme
30%=Candidate’s choice of an aria from the Baroque or Classical Period
(There will be no sight-reading test)
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