Orchestral Festival in Hong Kong By Clare Lambert, Music Coordinator, Discovery Bay International School An intensive weekend of rehearsals for gifted and talented musicians from across a number of FOBISIA schools was hosted by Discovery Bay International School from 23 to 27 September 2016 in Hong Kong.
a standing ovation at the end. An incredible weekend was had by all and the students displayed outstanding musicianship throughout the Festival.
Students from nine FOBISIA schools attended the event under the direction of professional conductor Ken Hseih from Vancouver. The music was challenging and the students had to be at a minimum of grade 5 to attend the Festival. The repertoire included Sibelius’ Finlandia, Korean Folk Song by Barnes, Brandenburg Concerto 3 Movement 3, and Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony Finale. The weekend consisted of sectional rehearsals, chamber ensemble rehearsals and full orchestra practice. In the evenings the students enjoyed time at the Discovery Bay beach and plaza, visited the Hong Kong Peak and enjoyed a BBQ at school. The culmination of the students' hard work was presented on the final evening in a formal concert at the Discovery Bay Community Centre. The concert hall was filled to the brim and the students received
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February 2017, Term 2, Issue 23