Musical ‘Success for Every Child’
The KJS music department welcomes you to get involved with music and would like to inform you of all the wonderful opportunities available for the Students.
The Music Department has a limited stock of orchestral instruments for hire. We will be delighted if students take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn an instrument. Therefore, we would like to offer the first term’s free hire, worth $200, if students start to take lessons in this school year. The charge for rental is for repairs and maintenance of the equipment and parents should be aware that it is the responsibility of the student and parents to take care of the Instrument provided. If you would like to take advantage of a term’s free hire please email steve.davenport@kjs.edu.hk before the 8th September. The students can, in time, join the extensive ensemble music activities provided by Kowloon Junior School.
Instrumental tuition helps students in numerous ways. Here are a couple of links you may wish to explore. http://musiced.about.com/od/beginnersguide/a/pinst.htm
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-collins
The instruments available for hire are:
| Trumpet; (Year 4-6) | French Horn; (Year 4-6) | Baritone Horn; (Year 4-6) |
| Trombone; (Year 4-6) | Violin; (Year 2-6) | Viola; (Year 2-6) |
| Cello; (Year 3-6) | Flute; (Year 3-6) | Clarinet; (Year 4-6) |
| Oboe; (Year 5-6) |
If you would like to borrow an instrument please contact: steve.davenport@kjs.edu.hk
If you would like to start lessons you should contact the Music Tutors directly.
The lessons are FEE PAYING and can be organised in groups or individually at KJS. Fees range from $150-$350 per half hour depending on group size and the tutor. Some lessons can be delivered in different languages. All tutors are well qualified and recommended by the KJS Music Department. Furthermore music tutors are registered with the school and have passed background evaluations including qualifications and police checks to ensure they are suitable to work with young people.
The school will continue to monitor the quality and performance of music tutors and also welcomes your feedback – this should be addressed to steve.davenport@kjs.edu.hk However please note that the music tutors are independent of and not employed by the school or ESF. Thus any arrangement made for music tuition remains a private matter between the parent and the tutor. Whilst music tuition is classified as a low risk activity please note that the school does not accept any liability for accidents/ incidents that could arise when children are in school for music classes with external providers.
If you would like more details please contact the tutors.
| Patrick Fung | Drum Kit | 94813139 |
| Felix Sha (Eng) | Clarinet/Saxophone | 9227 8333 |
| Anna Fan (Eng) | Percussion, Drum kit and Mallets | 9233 8599 |
| Polly Yan | Harp and Flute | 9477 6286 |
| Sunny Yuen (Eng/Can/Man) | Erhu/Guzheng/Dixi (Chinese violin, flute, Zither) | 9805 3060 |
| Carol Chan | Oboe/Recorder | 9772 2342 |
| Keng Lam | Ukulele | 6704 5407 |
| Olive Chan (Eng/Can) | Cello and double bass | 9042 2418 |
| Gary Liu (Eng/Can) | Brass (Trumpet, Horn, Trombone) | 9081 7480 |
| Eunice To (Eng/Can) | Piano / Flute | 6380 0728 |
| Walter Chan (Eng/Can) | Violin | 9501 1144 |
| Yukio Cheung (Eng/Jap/Can) | Shakuhachi Japanese Folk Instrument | 9803 6179 |
| Keng Lam | Electric and Folk Guitar (Chord style) | 6704 5407 |
| Kenneth Kam | Classical Guitar | 5547 4382 |
| Suey Wong | Violin | 9522 0157 |
Chinese Music
A Chinese Music Ensemble is well established on takes place on Wednesdays after School. This will provide an opportunity for the children to learn a Chinese instrument in a group from scratch. It will be led by Mrs. Mak and supported by Sunny Yuen an experienced tutor. The class will help develop an appreciation of Chinese music, language and culture. The instruments for this activity are hired free of charge to encourage students’ participation (smaller instruments can be sent home). The cost is very reasonable. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the wonders of world music, get to grips with musical instrumental playing and experience different language environments including English, Mandarin and Cantonese. The workshop will be supported by the tutor Mr Sunny Yuen.
Here is a similar example of our work in another ESF primary school:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzjDCF8ZJJY
MUSICAL CLUBS
Starting the week of 5th of September. Please enrol on Gateway ( Activities > Activity) for the following musical activities.
The registration will be opened on 19 AUG at 9:00am
| Senior Choir | Thurs After School 3-4 p.m | Mrs. Mak and Mr. Davenport 3.00 – 4.00pm (Year 5/6) (80 places only) |
| Junior Choir | Tuesday Lunchtime | Mrs. Mak and Mr. Davenport pm (Year 3 and 4 choir) (120 places only) |
| Brass Group | Wed Lunchtime |
Mr. Davenport For students who already take brass lessons.
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| Orchestra | Wed After school | 3.00- 4.00pm (by invitation and audition by Mr.Davenport, Or two years of playing or grade two standard) Ms. Suey Wong will assist the Orchestra. |
| Chinese Music Ensemble | Wednesday |
3.00 – 4.00pm (Year 4-6) 1200 hkd for the term ( Year 3-6 ) with 3 tutors led by Mr. Yuen. Beginners welcome! Mr Davenport and Tutors |
| Percussion Club | Friday | 2.45 -3.45 p.m. 1200 hkd for the term. Year 3-6 (12 places only). Mr. Davenport and Anna Fan (Tutor) |
| Recorder Club | Thursday Lunchtime | 12.45-1.15 pm Mr. Davenport and Carol Chan recorder and oboe tutor. No Fee will be charged for this activity. Students from year 5 and 6 only can sign up and it will be an ensemble group |
| Beatbox Workshop | Monday | 3.00-4 00pm Tutor ‘Heartgrey’ from the movie ‘The way we Dance’ This is a paid activity. 1200 HKD for the term (10 places only) (Year 3-6 only)
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| Violin Workshop for Beginners
Intermediate Violin Players Ensemble |
Monday
Friday
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3.00pm-4.00p.m It is a paid activity and will be taught by Suey Wong the violin teacher and will cost 1200 Hkd for this term. No experience is needed. Beginners are welcome. 3-4 p.m. for those students who have already completed the above workshop this activity is offered in order to bridge the gap between starting the Violin and moving into the orchestra. 1200HKD for this term. |
| Ukulele club | Thurs lunch12.45 -1:15
Friday lunch12.45 -1:15
Thurs 2.45-3.30 p.m. |
It is a paid activity led by a Tutor and Mr. Davenport Years 4-6. 600 HKD this term. (10 places only each day only) It is a paid activity led by a Tutor and Mr. Davenport Years 4-6. 600 HKD this term. (10 places only each day only) 6 places available for 45 min session. Cost is 1000HKD for the term |
The Music Clubs aim to be performance orientated and give students many varied opportunities to travel to different venues and perform for different audiences. These include ‘Arts in the Park’,
‘Festival Walk Christmas Events’, School Concerts, ESF Orchestra Day, ESF Primary Choir Concert, ESF Performing Arts Day and School Assemblies including Chinese New Year Festivities.
We are looking forward to making ‘Marvellous Music’ this year! Mr Davenport and Mrs. Mak
Music Teachers
