Music
Subject Aims & Curriculum Features
Secondary 1 to Secondary 3
- The curriculum includes ensembles, music appreciation and evaluation, music creation, learning of musical instruments, vocal studies and musical theories.
- In order to enhance students’ interest in music and to cater for learner diversity, we develop and implement school-based curriculum which adapts the content so as to enhance students’ music skills.
- Group ensembles, group presentations and band ensembles, etc. are incorporated in lessons to train students’ collaboration skills and to develop their interests and confidence in learning music.
Secondary 5: Music and Aesthetic Development
- The curriculum includes ensembles, music appreciation, music journalism, music arrangement and presentation styles, etc..
S1 Arts Development Scheme
Aims:
- To provide more exposure to Arts for students
- To arouse students’ interests in Arts
- To enhance students’ artistic skills and attainments
- To develop students’ learning attitude and attention
The scheme allows S1 students to:
- receive trainings in choir, playing musical instruments, drama or dancing which prepares them for giving performances at school or participating in inter-school competitions.
- have trainings every Monday after school, with course fees covered by the school.
- minimize the cost of learning musical instruments by borrowing from the school or bringing their own musical instruments and only paying for the consumables for specific musical instruments.
- join the school Choir, Orchestra, Drama Club or Dancing Team, and have the opportunity to participate in inter-school competitions or performances at school, which broaden students’ horizons.
- choose from a wide variety of courses, including: choir, pop singing, violin, guitar, Dejembe, electronic music, drama and dancing.
Co-Curricular Activities
Regular Instrumental Classes
- Students are trained by professional tutors and have the opportunity to perform and develop an atmosphere for learning music.
- Students are encouraged to join the school orchestra and to take exams offered by the ABRSM.
Inter-school Competitions
- In order to enhance students’ confidence and to unleash their talents in music, our school encourages and trains students to join competitions such as The Hong Kong Schools Music Festival, joint-school music competition and other music competitions.
Concerts and Performances inside and outside school
- Students can enrich their learning experiences in music and broaden their horizons in music by appreciating concerts and performances held inside and outside school.
- Students are encouraged to join Young Friends organized by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and appreciate performances in music, dancing, drama, etc. during the Hong Kong Arts Festival.