Hong Kong Children’s Choir

The Hong Kong Children’s Choir (HKCC) was founded in 1969 as the first children’s choir in Hong Kong. HKCC is a registered non-profit-making charitable organization and has made tremendous contributions to children’s art training in Hong Kong. It is now the biggest choir in the world with over 5,000 members and has grown into a diversified arts organization for children. Under the supervision of Kathy Fok, the current Music Director and Principal Conductor, and more than 100 professional tutors, choir members not only develop their artistic talents but also learn the importance of team spirit through interesting and wellorganized practices.

HKCC is invited to perform overseas each year, spreading the message of love and peace in different parts of the world. Apart from Asia, The Choir has also been well received and appreciated in many countries in Europe, America and Australia, gaining an international reputation as the “Little Goodwill Singing Ambassadors” and “one of the best children’s choirs in the world”.

HKCC was named “China’s Top Ten Children Chorus” in 2003 and won the prestigious “Award of the Audience” at the “Vivace 2006 International Choir Festival” in Hungary. In 2008, the choir was awarded the “Gold Cup” at “Shanghai International Children’s Chorus Festival”. In 2014, HKCC is selected by the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM) as one of the IFCM Ambassadors from 2013 to 2015. The Choir was invited to perform in the 2014 “10th World Symposium on Choral Music” in South Korea, 2015 “The 1st IFCM World Choral Expo” in Macau, 2016 “4th Shenzhen Choral Festival”, 2017 “6th China Children’s Choral Festival” in Zhaoqing, 2018 “2nd Shenzhen x Hong Kong x Macau Art & Culture Exchange Festival” Closing Ceremony in Shenzhen and “2018 Kulangsu Choral Festival” Opening Ceremony in Xiamen.

HKCC has collaborated with world’s renowned musicians and organizations, including the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Chen Zuohuang in 1997, West Canada Chamber Orchestra at “Festival Vancouver” in 2000, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and their Artistic Director and Principal Conductor for Life, Yan Huichang in 2009, 2017 and 2022. HKCC has also frequently cooperated with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, such as the Mahler’s series concerts conducted by its former Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Maestro Edo de Waart in 2006 and 2010; War Requiem Concert under the baton of Maestro Lorin Maazel in 2013; the St Matthew Passion Concert and Mahler’s Mighty Third Concert conducted by its Music Director, Jaap van Zweden in 2014, 2016 and 2023 respectively. HKCC also performed the Mass of Children under the baton of Maestro John Rutter in 2017; the large dance production by HK Phil and HK Ballet Carmina Burana in 2022; and has participated in several programmes presented by “Hong Kong Arts Festival” over the years.

As the children’s choir that best represents Hong Kong, HKCC took part in many historical moments, including the Hong Kong Handover Ceremony in 1997, the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong International Airport in 1998, the Hong Kong Disneyland Grand Opening in 2005, various performances to commemorate the anniversaries of Hong Kong’s reunification with China in 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022, series of performances celebrating the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, and the East Asian Games in 2009. HKCC also organizes numerous concerts and performances each year for our members to share our love of arts with the public and community. In 2019, HKCC presented the “Asia Pacific Choral Summit 2019 in Hong Kong” and “Hong Kong Choral Conducting Competition” to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Choir, and garnered the “Award for Arts Promotion” at the 14th Hong Kong Arts Development Awards in 2020. The Grand Original Musical in Cantonese King of Singers produced by HKCC in 2021 is selected as one of the Top 10 Music Headlines 2021 by RTHK as well.

Participating Choirs

Chulada Choir of Chulalongkorn University Demonstration Secondary School (Thailand)

Conductor: Atichai Tragoondet

Chulada Choir was founded in late 2004 as a mixed choir but has changed to an equal voices choir due to various factors. Since founding the choir, Chulada has performed on stages both at school and outside. Moreover, we also received awards from choir competitions, such as Gold Certificate from the Lanna International Choir Competition in 2016, 4 Silver Medals from the 7th and 8th World Choir Games, and a Silver Certificate from the Sing’n’Pray Kobe in 2018, etc. Chulada Choir currently consists of 25 members, with Mr. Atichai Tragoondet as the conductor and Ms. Sarocha Asavaphatiboon as an activity advisor.

B4, Equal Voices Choir (Junior Youth)

1. O Oriens by Thomas Juneau

2. Wikan by Atichai Tragoondet

3. Jubilate Deo by Ramon Lijauco Jr.

Dalian City Children’s Choir 大连市童声合唱团 (People’s Republic of China, 中国)

Conductor: Cui Rui 翟芮

大连市童声合唱团由市教育局组建成立于2008年6月，由大连市大中小学教师担任声乐、表演、作品处理等方面的指导， 常年坚持训练，能演唱200多首中外合唱曲目，多次参加省市级大型文艺演出，2023年受邀参加CCTV1综合频道《经典咏 流传》节目。2013年-2020年连续在大连国际会议中心保利大剧院与大连学生交响乐团共同举办交响·童声合唱新年音乐 会。2020年11月份在第十五届中国国际合唱节比赛中获得表演组和民谣组两个组别的冠军，2021年参加世界合唱节在A1 组的评选中荣获团队金奖，2022中国音乐小金钟少儿合唱展演被评为儿童组示范展演团。

C, Chilrdren’s Choir

1. 新.清平乐.村居 潘行紫旻 曲

2. Joiku by Jukka Linkola

F, Folklore

1. 花腰彝弦 官宇 曲

2. 正对花 东北民歌

PARTICIPATING CHOIRS

Ge Shan Hua Shui Choir 歌山画水合唱团 (People’s Republic of China, 中国)

Conductor: Fang Miao Miao

方苗苗

歌山画水合唱团于2018年5月成立，属非营利性群众组织，有健全的组织机构和专业的指导老师，现有团员160余人. 合唱 团成立五年多来，长期得到国内外音乐专家的授课和指导，先后荣获2020年十五届北京国际合唱节金奖、2021年世界合唱 节（香港）金奖、首届中国杭州合唱指挥大赛暨合唱艺术节银奖，荣获省级“银尚达人”荣誉称号、 参加市级百姓文化节 合唱大赛获最具人气奖、 “十佳百姓合唱之星”等荣誉称号.

E, Senior Choir

1. 二十年后再相会 谷建芬 曲

2. 看山看水看中国 胡延江 曲

Gita Advayatva (Indonesia)

Conductor: Kenar Pradipto

Gita Advayatva Choir is a choir that houses all of UPN Veteran Jakarta’s students with an interest in music and singing. The name ‘Gita Advayatva’ is taken from Sanskrit which means ‘one tone or sound’ and was founded on February 26, 1986. At the beginning of its formation, Gita Advayatva was intended to meet the needs of campus internal events. Over time, Gita Advayatva Choir has succeeded in developing and improving the quality of its human resources to be able to achieve and appear professionally in public. Guided and conducted by Kenar Pradipto, Gita Advayatva Choir is currently on a mission to gain even more achievements, both nationally and internationally.

A1, Mixed Choir (Open)

1. Sleep by Eric Whitacre

2. Perseus by Kristopher Fulton

3. Take O Take Those Lips Away by Ivan Yohan

S, Sacred Music

1. Crucifixus by Antonio Lotti

2. Veni by Knut Nystedt

3.Stetit Angelus by Vatara Silalahi

Participating Choirs

Infinite 8 - College of Music, Mahidol University Nakhon Pathom (Thailand)

Conductor: Pitipat Chitchulanon

Infinite 8 is a new choir group, founded in the beginning of 2023. Infinite 8 consists of Thai and international students from the College of Music, Mahidol University who love to sing. AVOS 2023 will be their first competition after the group was formed.

F, Folklore

Jin Jiang City ‘Huan’ Chorus

晋江市合唱协会 - 焕之声合唱团

(People’s Republic of China, 中国)

Conductor: Huang Bin黄斌

晋江市合唱协会焕之声合唱团成立于2008年，演唱人员均为大专院校毕业的音乐教师组成，是从事合唱研究、教研、培 训、演出并按专业要求训练的一支公益性的业余合唱团。建团以来，团员们通过合唱研究、教研、培训、交流、排练、演 出，演唱技巧和艺术素养得到较大的提高。合唱团长期坚持排练，活跃在各种大型文艺活动中，多次参加国际国内各项高 规格的合唱赛事，取得好成绩，得到专家的充分肯定及社会各界的好评。

A1, Mixed Choir (Open)

1. 丝路回风 靳子玄 曲

2. 归园田居 徐坚强 曲

3. 大江东去 青主 曲

F, Folklore

1. “懒怛”新声 杨双智 曲

2. 酒干倘卖无 侯德健 曲 郭孟雍 改编

PARTICIPATING CHOIRS

Qing Leng Shi Chamber Choir 清泠石室内合唱团 (People’s Republic of China, 中国)

Conductor: Chen Xi 陈曦

昆明清泠石室内合唱团成立于2020年11月，至今已举办了四场专场音乐会。合唱团成员大部分来自于昆明各中小学音乐教 师和在校大学生。合唱团能演唱不同时期、语音、风格的作品，并于2022年参加“世界合唱节”的线上比赛获得“G2古典 组”金奖。

D, Chamber Choir

1. Abendständchen by Johannes Brahms

2. 六祖训 arr. by Reed Criddle

3. Rain,Rain,Rain by Lorenz Maierhofer

Sam Ratulangi University Choir (Indonesia)

Conductor: Hermantika Sinapa

Sam Ratulangi University Choir, also called PSM Unsrat, was formed by several senior students to compete in the Christian Student National Choir Competition in Manado, 1991. Comprising from active students and fresh graduates, PSM Unsrat actively performs in university events and church services. PSM Unsrat has developed it’s unique choral sound especially in sacred music, under the baton of Hermantika Sinapa and it’s coaching team to continuously spread the love of God and humanity through choral artistry.

A1, Mixed Choir (Open)

1. Fajar dan Senja II by Ken Steven

2. Ubi Caritas et Amor by Kim Andrѐ Arnesen

3. Alleluia by Elaine Hagenberg

S, Sacred Music

1. Gloria by Kentaro Sato

2. Ave Maria by Anton Bruckner

3. Psalm 8 by Dan Forrest

PARTICIPATING CHOIRS

School of the Holy Spirit of Quezon City SHSQC Chorale (Philippines)

Conductor: Nicanor Infante

The SHSQC Chorale is an all-girls ensemble that embodies the utmost pride and musical excellence of the community of the School of the Holy Spirit of QC. Composed of talented members from grades 6 to 12, the delegation to AVOS 2023 is ardent to showcase their unwavering passion for music and their relentless dedication to honing their remarkable singing talents. Deeply rooted in its foundation, the SHSQC Chorale finds its purpose in the divine embrace of the Triune God. With every note sung, the Chorale members offer their voices as a resounding hymn of praise to the Heavenly Father, the wellspring of their strength. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, they are inspired to create melodies that transcend earthly boundaries and touch the souls of their community.

B3, Equal Voices Choir (Senior Youth)

1. Aglepta by Arne Mellnäs

2. Ummah Sallih by John August Pamintuan

3. Pin Pin De Sarapin by Jude B. Roldan S, Sacred Music

1. Salve Regina by Miklós Kocsár

2. In Manus Tuas by John Shepperd

3. Laudate Pueri Dominum

Scientia Secondary School 香港創知中學合唱團 (Hong Kong SAR)

Conductor: Zhou Si Di周思迪

創知中學合唱團正式成立於2017年，由一群熱愛唱歌的同學所組成。因為熱愛，同學不斷提升自我，近五年以來，陸續參 加了香港校際音樂節、聯校音樂比賽、亞洲學生藝術節、維也納國際青年音樂家音樂比賽等項目，均獲得不俗的佳績。

A2, Mixed Choir (Senior Youth)

1. Bonse Aba by Victor C. Johnson

2. 奉獻 小北 編曲

3. 落雨大 廣東民歌 賴廣益 編曲

F, Folklore

1. 撲蝶 王韻宇 作曲 樹人, 云厚 編曲

2. 西遊行 許鏡清, 姚明 作曲 饅頭粑粑 編曲

PARTICIPATING CHOIRS

Siam Harmony (Thailand)

Conductor: Manit Thuvasethakul

Siam Harmony was formed in October 1999 by Mr. Jose Libres Librodo (conductor until 2011) and now Mr. Manit Thuvasethakul is the one. We have members who come from many careers. Because we love to sing, that is why we come, practice and sing together.

Our repertoire includes jazz, classical, church, Thai and folk music (mostly in A cappella). We perform regularly in public including for special occasions, annual concerts, and appear in various events. In 2013, we got the Bronze Prize from the 6th Fukushima Vocal Ensemble Competition 2013 and passed in the semifinal round of “The Band Thailand”.

D, Chamber Choir

1. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Ssquare by Manning Sherwin

2. ฝัน Dream by H.M. King Bhumibol

3. Tea for Two by Vincent Youmans

Siam Ruby Women’s Choir (Thailand)

Conductor: Thanawut Sriwattana

Siam Ruby Women Choir consists of women between the ages of 50 – 70 who enjoy singing and the discipline of working together to achieve a common goal. The choir established in March 2019 with singers coming from different groups under the leadership of the conductor, Mr. Thanawut Sriwattana, who has been working with seniors teaching them singing and music, to give them the experience of different, more serious, stages many singers have never had the opportunity to do so. The group may not attain major awards but the enjoyment and experience are already our success.

E, Senior Choir

1. Ar Song Kai by Thanawut Sriwattana

2. Oh! What a Beautiful City arr. By Rollo Dilworth

Sookjai Chorus by MCGP College of Music, Mahidol University (Thailand)

Conductor: Surapat Ekruengsit

Thai senior choir “Sookjai Chorus” was founded in 2016 by Music Campus for General Public, College of Music, Mahidol University under conductor Surapat Ekruengsit. Sookjai Chorus performs regularly in many music festivals and also charity concerts for fund raising for the hospital. Apart from live performance Sookjai Chorus also publish their choral performance through social media such as Youtube and Facebook.

E, Senior Choir

1. The Prayer by Carole Bayer Sager & David Foster arr. by Surapat Ekruengsit

Tuen

Ubaya Choir (Indonesia)

Conductor: Bagus Syafrieza Paradhika

UBAYA Choir was established as a co-curricular activity in University of Surabaya on 1989 as a place for student with interest and talent in vocal and choir. Besides performing regularly on in internal occasions in University of Surabaya like Dies Natalis and Graduation Ceremony, UBAYA Choir also performs on various external occasions and participating in several choir competition and concert. UBAYA Choir also regularly held Festival Paduan Suara Universitas Surabaya (FESPA), an annual choir and solo vocal competition for in various stages.

A1, Mixed Choir (Open)

1. Mentre Qual Viva Pietra by Luca Marenzio

2. Death On The Hills by Edward Elgar

3. Sanctus by Stefanus Vincent

S, Sacred Music

1. Tröstet, Tröstet Mein Volk by Heinrich Schütz

2. Angele Dei by Susan LaBarr

3. Surge Illuminare by Budi Susanto Yohanes

Participating Choirs

University of Baguio Voices Chorale (Philippines)

Conductor: John Glenn S. Gaerlan

The UB Voices Chorale is the official resident choral group of University of Baguio. The group is composed of students from different college programs who are scholars of the university. Currently, the group is being led by the Artistic Director and conductor, Mr. John Glenn F. Gaerlan. More than six decades since its foundation, the group has achieved various awards within and beyond its country’s embrace. In 2016, they were hailed as Hall of Famer at the MBC National Competition after achieving 3 consecutive wins. In 2017, they were hailed as the Grand Prix Winner at the 2nd North Sumatra International Choral Competition. In 2020, they bagged the High Silver at the Rimini International Choral Competition.

A1, Mixed Choir (Open)

1. Ecco mormorar l’onde by Claudio Monteverdi

2. Elijah Rock by Moses Hogan

3. Tumbong Preso by John August Pamintuan

F, Folklore

1. Iddemdem Mallida by Elmo Makil

2. Ay, Ay, Ay, O Pag-ibig by George G. Hernandez

Y2K Choir (Indonesia)

Conductor: Edwin Steven Leonardo

Y2K Choir is an Indonesian choir that is part of Yayasan Pendidikan Talenta Y2K Studio (Y2K Studio). Y2K Studio is an informal education institution focused on music education, including vocal arts. Y2K Choir was established on June 20, 2002, and has participated in numerous national and international choir competitions.

A1, Mixed Choir (Open)

1. Ilay Gandangan by Rodolfo Delarmente

2. Nyon-Nyon by Jake Runestad

3. Bungong Jeumpa by Paul Widyawan

F, Folklore

1. Tak Tong Tong by Bagus Gangsar Wibisono

2. Cikala le Pong Pong by Ken Steven

Participating Choirs

The Collage of Dramatic Arts (Thailand)

Conductor: Prangtip Chanthanamuk

The College of Dramatic Arts Choir has been performed for more than 66 years since 1953. According to the status of the College of Dramatic Arts which was the educational academy beneath the government, therefore the choir had been performing in state events eventually such as social gathering, Rama VIII Bridge Opening Ceremony, Ambassador Welcoming Party or even in APEC Opening Ceremony.

Furthermore, the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok hotel, which is one of the best top 3 world – class hotels, entrusts the College of Dramatic Arts Choir to perform continuously during Christmas ceremony for more than 50 years.

On the latest year, the College of Dramatic Arts Choir got an opportunity to join the choir competition to win for Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali Krom Muen Suddhanarinatha trophy of “His Majesty will live in our heart eternally” celebration. The competition was held by Melodion Association on 13th October, 2022 at MCC Hall, the Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan. In addition, the choir got the first prize for this competition.

A2, Mixed Choir (Senior Youth)

1. ลาวดวงเดือน

by กรมหมืนพิไชยมหินทโรดม

2. Ose Shalom by

3. Sisi Ni Moja by

B1, Equal Voices Choir (Open)

1. ลาวคำาหอม

John Leavitt

Jacob Narverud

by พระยาประสานดุริยศัพท์

2. Nigra Sum by

3. Rosas Pandan

Pau Casals

by Minggoy Lopez & Levi Celerio