Our Music Programmes

HKMA Music Discovery

Course will commence with sufficient enrolment

This is a 6 to 12-month group course intended for young children with little music experience. The course aims to introduce them to music, become interested in music and to discover the magic it brings from an early age. Groups will range from 4 to 6 students in each class. Students who demonstrate competence will be selected to progress to the Music Foundation Course, as well as experience the joy of playing in a larger group with the Bright Beginners Chamber.

HKMA Music Foundation Course

For students with ABRSM grades 0-2 or equivalent

It is designed for those students who can demonstrate their musical aptitude and suitability for their chosen instrument. The course aims to help students establish a solid foundation for them to continue to improve their music mastery. Student's participation and progress will be closely monitored and they are encouraged to join the Aural and Theory classes.

HKMA Music Consolidation Course

For students with ABRSM grades 3-5 or equivalent

This course is for students who have attained ABRSM grade 3 or above who wish to continue to consolidate their musical competence and develop their skills to an even higher level. Students are encouraged to join the Aural and Theory class and are expected to join the HKMA Orchestra (MAO) at the same time.

HKMA Advanced Music Course

For students with ABRSM grade 6+ or equivalent

This is an advanced course with an aim to prepare students who intend to study music at tertiary level and are expected to focus in their chosen major study.

The curriculum of the course includes:

Individual lessons with coaches
Group training in General Musicianship
Orchestral activities

The course is designed to further students’ knowledge in aural training and music theory and provide them with a solid preparation for tertiary studies in music and their subsequent careers as professional musicians.

Bright Beginners Chamber

“Bright Beginners Chamber” is a special orchestra designed for kids who have little or no experience playing together as a group with their own instruments.

The BBC aims to create a fun and sociable atmosphere that encourages kids to learn and make music as a group. The programme will teach them simple musical terms that are very important for early age learners. During rehearsals, we have coaches who practice with the kids so they will not become lost in music. They will learn classical music by famous composers such as Bach, Mozart and Beethoven etc. On the other hand, they will also have the opportunity to play modern pieces such as the songs you hear in Disney movies. It is important to give children an opportunity to perform in their early ages to build up confidence and self-esteem to play in front of people. The HKMA takes part in many performances every year at various occasions such as the annual concert, performance at the airport, charity concert.

HKMA Orchestra

The HKMA Orchestra caters for orchestral instrument players with a minimum of ABRSM Grade 3 (or equivalent) level. We intend to start with simple music where students can learn the proper manner of playing in an orchestra, as well as basic skills such as reading the conductor baton and orchestral vocabularies. Our students will also learn to appreciate the importance of accuracy of dynamic, phrasing and intonation in a team play environment. Throughout the training, aural imagination, knowledge of composers and team spirit can be enhanced.

HKMA Pro Orchestra

The HKMA Pro Orchestra is for players with a minimum of ABRSM Grade 7 (or equivalent) level. As players are more experienced, more sophisticated pieces would be introduced. Music would be selected from a wide range of repertoire and style from baroque to contemporary music. During training, students can build up good musical communication with each other, learn to apply their knowledge as well as develop their creativity. Besides our regular concerts, the HKMA Pro Orchestra will have additional performance opportunities for charity and non-profit organizations.