VBC Junior Choir Programme (5-8Y) [Term 3, 2023-2024]

VBC Junior Choir Programme (JCP) is our core programme for choral beginners aged 5 to 8 years old. It aims to inspire children to sing together and to establish a solid music foundation to facilitate future music learning.

The repertoire includes adaptions from sacred choral works, secular vocal pieces, opera arias, art songs and a wide range of songs from different countries, cultures and languages.

Students with exceptionally good choral ability may be promoted to VBC Senior Choir Programme (SCP) through VBCMA conductor’s recommendation as early as age 7.

JCP Elements

Singing Skills – Emphasis will be placed on resonance, expansion of the vocal range, breathing, posture, articulation, and intonation, within a creative and enjoyable environment.

Ensembleship – To produce harmony, every single voice counts. The aim of ear training is to help singers listen to one another and adjust accordingly so that all voices can blend seamlessly. Students will familiarise themselves with various conducting gestures.

Music Skills – Through singing, children will be exposed to a diverse range of repertoire in different styles and of different genres, origins, cultures, and languages. Basic music theory and history will also be touched on in order to help gain a thorough understanding of different music.

Soft Skills – Singing in a choir helps children acquire a deep awareness of others, capabilities in self-discipline and communication. Thus, children’s personality can be strengthened through making music together.

2023-2024 Term 3 (10 sessions of 50 mins@)

Date: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8

Time: Saturday, 10:00-10:50

Venue: 2/F, Tung Chiu Commercial Centre, 193 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai