ISCMS Music Festival 2016– Zhuhai, China
Wednesday 27th January - Sunday 31st January, 2016.
Hosted by Dulwich College, Zhuhai
Patron: Karl Jenkins OBE
26th August 2015
Dear Parents,
Your child has expressed an interest in participating in the International Schools Choral
Music Society’s annual festival in Zhuhai, China, February 2016. Below are preliminary
details of the event and an application form to be returned to your child’s music teacher
by 12th October 2015
The International Schools Choral Music Society’s annual Music Festival gives talented
music students from all over the region the chance to sing in a large chorus, play in a
full-sized symphony orchestra or big band. ISCMS students and teachers have the
opportunity to learn from internationally renowned guest artists and practitioners.
Students will perform some stunning repertoire and have the chance to attend a range of
workshops.
This year the students will be performing Parry ‘Blessed Pair of Sirens’, Bernstein
‘Chichester Psalms’, Copland ‘Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo’ and Borodin
“Polovstian Dances’. The Big Band will perform a number of jazz pieces and a combined
piece with the orchestra and choir.
ISCMS has been in existence for nine years. In 2016, the society choir will consist of
over 200 students from International Schools from around the region, accompanied by a
symphony orchestra from participating schools. For the second year, there will also be a
Big Band for jazz musicians. More details about the Society and the festival can be
found at http://www.iscms.net
This year we are very fortunate to have secured stunning facilities in Zhuhai to host and
perform the gala concert in. The Zhuhai International Conference and Exhibition Centre,
houses two beautiful concert halls, and is situated adjacent to the new Sheraton Hotel
which will host the students. There are also serviced suites available on the same site
for any parents who wish to travel to attend the final gala concert.
We will depart for Zhuhai at lunchtime on Wednesday 27th January, so parents should
be aware that the students will miss two full days of school.
Itinerary:
Wednesday 27th Jan
Thursday 28th Jan
Friday 29th Jan
Saturday 30th Jan
Sunday 31st Jan
Depart midday, by ferry, from Macau Ferry Pier, Sheung
Wan
Evening concert by Metro Vocal Group
Rehearsals and Workshops.
Evening trip to fireworks at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Rehearsals and Workshops
Big Band Performance in Sheraton Hotel
Rehearsals and Concert at Zhuhai International
Conference and Exhibition Centre
Return (midday) to Macau Ferry Pier, Sheung Wan
The approximate cost of the trip will be HK$7000 including the ferry, hotel
accommodation in twin rooms, all meals, transport, insurance and music scores. This
figure is based on a projected group of 20 students/staff and current exchange rates, and
therefore may change dependent on the final group size and prevailing rates. The
students will be accompanied by the STC Music teachers at a ratio of at least 1:10. In
order to secure a place on the trip, please enclose a non-returnable deposit of $2000 with
the application form. The balance of HK$5000 will be due by 1st November. At the end of
the trip, any remaining funds will be refunded to parents.
To be eligible to perform with the orchestra or Big Band, instrumentalists must be at least
Grade 8 standard. This year, they will be expected to upload a video of their performance
to ensure quality and assist with allocating seating. Singers are not required to audition.
Participating students will be issued with music and given access to an MP3 recording of
their parts, and will be expected to learn their parts thoroughly before we depart for the
festival. There will be two rehearsals in HK before we go to give the students the
opportunity to receive help with any passages with which they are having difficulty.
The last eight festivals have been hugely beneficial to the students involved, with many of
them intending, this year, to return for a third or even fourth time. The opportunity to work
intensively on such large-scale works, and at a very high standard, has proved extremely
useful and memorable for them. With the festival being hosted so close to HK this year,
the cost of the trip is much reduced from previous years, and it is my hope to take a large
delegation from STC to benefit from the experience.
If you have any further queries about the trip, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Noah Nicholson
Head of Music
Sha Tin College
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS CHORAL MUSIC SOCIETY FESTIVAL 2015
APPLICATION FORM (Complete Clearly in Block Letters or Typed)
Voice Part
(only if applying to
sing)
Instrument and Grade
(only if applying to
play with orchestra or
Big Band)
Cheque No.
SOPRANO
ALTO
TENOR
BASS
Passport Number
Nationality
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Date of Expiry
ISCMS Hoody Size
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Please tick each row
I give permission for my child to attend the ISCMS Music Festival
I understand that the trip is via ferry to Zhuhai
I enclose a cheque for $2000
The cheque should be made payable to “Sha Tin College” with the trip
name, your child’s name and form written clearly on the back.
I confirm that all medical information about my child is up to date on
Gateway
Parent Signature
………………………………
Parent name
………………………………
Date...............
Complete and return to your Music Teacher by 12th October. Please attach a
photocopy of your passport and a non-refundable deposit of $2000. Cheques
made payable to Sha Tin College.