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KGV Music Academy

INFORMATION SESSION

Wednesday 8th February 2023

6:30 pm

Google-Meet link click here!

https://meet.google.com/eth-vcyw-xkf

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KGV

Music Academy

Create, Perform, Enrich

Ms Alexandra Carlile - Head of Music

Ms Melody Leung - Music Teacher

Mr Lewis Anderson - Music Teacher

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How to apply:

Students should join the google classroom (link above) ASAP
Students should then complete the ‘Music Academy - Application Form (2023/24)’

(located in the google-classroom)

Students are then be required to submit a video to the google-classroom assignment, of themselves playing their instrument by the deadline of Sunday 26th February 2022.
Each student should submit a 2-5 minute video recording on their first study instrument.

Students may submit an optional second video on their second study instrument if they wish to (2-5 minutes).

Guideline Prerequisites:

ABRSM Grade 4 performance or equivalent

Application for KGV Music Academy Google-Classroom for interested students - SIGN UP LINK HERE!

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Purpose of Academy

The Music Academy at KGV offers extension opportunities for our gifted and talented musicians, with a holistic programme that will allow them to reach their full potential. We would like our musicians to leave KGV with the experiences and skills that will prepare them for a tertiary education in Music or to succeed in a professional setting if they were to chose such as path.
Students selected to be part of the Music Academy programme will have access to specialist instruction that is only available to the Academy cohort. Examples include ensemble training and masterclasses with professional musicians, learning a second instrument, excursions/tours, and also community engagement projects.
In Year 8, KGV students normally choose three art subjects out of Music, Drama, Media, and Art. However, Music Academy students will only focus on Music (they will not take drama, media, and art) to give them the opportunity to fully take advantage of the accelerated curriculum.
Music Academy students will get the option to continue being part of the select group in Year 9, iGCSE, and beyond. The Music Academy is targeted at students who learn an instrument/singing outside school and are keen to further develop their musicianship in an individualised learning programme.
Feel free to contact Ms Alexandra Carlile (alexandra.carlile@kgv.edu.hk) for more information.

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Concept

Holistic program for G & T musicians
Accelerated/advanced curriculum

Built into curriculum time and incorporates the ‘Arts’ in MYP and possible ‘elective space’ in 10-13

Based at KGV school with strong focus on community engagement.

Building on community connections with industry professionals.

Template for other programmes (art, drama, media).

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Academy values

The following values will form the foundation on what the academy will be built. These values will align with our current school values as a ‘school for one.’
1 Courage – Students will show courage when attempting new challenges. They will show courage in being able to self-reflect on performance, and accept feedback, both positive and constructive, from others.
2) Honesty – Students will show high levels of honesty with themselves and their own preparation, practice and performance. This includes being honest with their efforts in the classroom and in performance.
3) Resilience – Students will show high levels of resilience through reflection on performance and strategy to improve.
4) Enjoyment – Enjoying the programme and personal development will be key for success of the student and the programme.

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Goals

Providing extension opportunities for G&T musicians

FOSTERING MUSIC CULTURE

Raise the profile of music and the music culture at KGV School.

PATHWAYS THROUGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND

BE YOUR OWN REMARKABLE

Students are challenged in an innovative environment where they can be the best 21st century musicians they can be.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Recital & Concert Series: Students get an opportunity to collaborate and engage with the local community through performances and workshops.

Personalised learning experiences with industry professionals.

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What sets Music Academy apart?

Ensemble training

Links to orchestras (e.g Hong Kong Philharmonic, Hong Kong Sinfonietta…)

Masterclasses: access to high quality specialist training

Relationships with Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and US Conservatories teaching faculty.
Technology, DJing, Beatboxing

Community engagement: Concert/Recital series
Learning a second instrument
Field trips to pre-concert talks, workshops
Tour/Excursions

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Academic Areas

Theory + Musicianship	Chamber Music + Performance	Musicology (History of music)	Composition, Orchestration + Music Technology
Tie-in to composition lessons Leading up to Gr. 8 Theory Melody harmonization, tonicization, 4 part writing 20th century techniques	Termly community outreach performance opportunities Opportunity to pick up a 2nd instrument	Renaissance/Medieval Baroque Classical Romantic 20th Century 21st Century University professors/professional musicians come in for ‘guest lectures.’	Similar to how we would approach teaching iGCSE/IB composition.

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Yearly progressions and long term plan

The academy will be phased in starting with the current Year 8s.
Each year will have a different focus on what the musicians will be learning with content aligned around our goals.

Year 8 & 9 - Focus will be around exploration of Western Classical Music, skill development, and enjoyment of arts.
Year 10 & 11– Focus will be on refinement of ensemble skills, exploration of World Music, and community engagement.
Year 12 & 13– Focus on individualized programmes and pathways beyond school (e.g. audition process for universities and conservatoires).

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2023 Aug�Y10 & Y11 Music Academy

2024 Aug�Y12 & Y13 Music Academy

2022 Aug�Y9 Music Academy

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Q&A:

Are there any opportunities for vocal performance or training in this program?

Yes, we will look at the interests of the students that sign up, and adapt our bespoke program accordingly, We will look at masterclasses from visiting professionals, excursions, concerts and pre-concert talks, singing technique development, community choral and solo singing opportunities. The Music Department has connections with the HKAPA vocal faculty and we are forming links with professionals there.

The three other Arts subjects (Art, Drama Media) will be dropped when students join the Music Academy in year 8. What happens when students move up to year 9?

Students will have the opportunity to continue in the Music Academy in year 9, or choose 2 Arts subjects (either Music or Drama, and Art or Media (one visual and one performing).

Is it a must to drop 3 other art subjects? If there is one subject that the student particular like, is it okay to keep one?

In the current model we have then yes, the students will drop the other three subjects. We understand that this might mean that students miss out on other subjects but this is to facilitate a more in-depth engagement with the academy program.

How many people will be chosen for the program?

We are aiming for a small size class, between 20-25 year 8 students, starting this August 2023

Will the Music Academy limit my subject choices as I move up the school?

In year 9, students can continue on with the Music Academy, or choose 2 Arts subjects (1 performing / 1 visual) alongside the rest of the year group.

Year 10-11, students will have the full range of GCSE subject choices as those not in the Music Academy, If students choose music as one of their subjects choices, there will be a Music Academy group, that will run alongside the mainstream IGCSE Music group.