HKU Chamber Singers is one of the University’s leading choruses, led and conducted by distinguished vocalist Caleb Woo. The chorus’ repertoire ranges from Renaissance staples to brand new commissions, and has collaborated with the Hong Kong Philharmonic in special projects. Chorus members will also receive special technical training from eminent local soprano, Kenix Tsang.
Prescreening video recording: due 28 August, 5:00pm
First rehearsal: 15 September 2023, 3:30pm-5:20pm
Classes: Friday 3:30pm-5:20pm
Venue: LG1.22, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus
Lesson structure: 16 x 2-hour rehearsals and 6 x 1-hour technique seminars
For the prescreening, students should submit a video recording of César Franck's
Panis Angelicus (there are three versions for
high,
medium, or
low voice). Students may use the accompaniment available
here or record with their own accompanist. Students should upload the videos to their OneDrive account and send the shared link to
music@hku.hk no later than 5:00pm, 28 August 2023. Students may contact the Department at
music@hku.hk if they require assistance in preparing their recording or sharing their OneDrive link. Please note that students who sang in the HKU Chamber Singers in 2022/23 do not need to submit a prescreening recording.
For further enquiries, please contact Caleb Woo at
calebwoo@hotmail.com.