Sponsor
THE
ORCHESTRA
ACADEMY
HONG KONG
Audition for
2021/22
Season
The Orchestra Academy Hong Kong (TOA) is the first joint programme co-directed by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) and The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), funded by “TrustTomorrow” of The Swire Group Charitable Trust over a 3-year period. The programme, consists of two schemes—Fellowship Programme and Young Pro Platform (YPP)— aims at enhancing professional training for distinguished graduates from HKAPA’s School of Music and facilitating their career development in the orchestral field.
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
credit: David Ho / HKAPA
Up to 6 Fellows will undergo an intensive orchestral training over one season
credit: HK Phil
70% participation in orchestral services with the HK Phil
credit: Phil Shek / HK Phil
30% engagement in chamber music, masterclasses, audition training and workshops
credit: Phil Shek / HK Phil
Participation in mentorship scheme with an assigned HK Phil musician
credit: Eric Hong / HK Phil
Contribute talents to society through volunteering opportunities
credit: Nathan King / HK Phil
Monthly stipend over one season (September 2021 - July 2022)
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
credit: David Ho / HKAPA
Up to 6 Fellows will undergo an intensive orchestral training over one season
70% participation in orchestral services with the HK Phil
credit: HK Phil
30% engagement in chamber music, masterclasses, audition training and workshops
credit: Phil Shek / HK Phil
credit: Phil Shek / HK Phil
Participation in mentorship scheme with an assigned HK Phil musician
Contribute talents to society through volunteering opportunities
credit: Eric Hong / HK Phil
Monthly stipend over one season (September 2021 - July 2022)
credit: Nathan King / HK Phil
Eligibility:
HKAPA music
graduates
30 years old or under
(as of 31.1.2021)
Audition:
1st round (video):
31 January 2021
2nd round (live):
Early March 2021
Deadline for Application: 11:59pm 31 January 2021 (Sun)
YOUNG PRO PLATFORM
credit: Adrian Fu / HKAPA
Up to 25 elite musicians will perform in Philharmonia APA
credit: Adrain Fu / HKAPA
2 full ensemble concerts and a series of chamber music concerts
credit: Jayne Russell
Invited to attend TOA masterclasses, audition training and workshops
credit: HK Phil
Selected players to participate in HK Phil educational and community concerts
credit: HKAPA
Contribute talents to society through volunteering opportunities
credit: Adrian Fu / HKAPA
Project based renumeration
YOUNG PRO PLATFORM
credit: Adrian Fu / HKAPA
Up to 25 elite musicians will perform in Philharmonia APA
2 full ensemble concerts and a series of chamber music concerts
credit: Adrian Fu / HKAPA
credit: Jayne Russell
Invited to
attend TOA masterclasses, audition training and workshops
Selected players to participate in HK Phil educational and community concerts
credit: HK Phil
Contribute talents to society through volunteering opportunities
credit: HKAPA
Project based renumeration
credit: Adrian Fu / HKAPA
Eligibility:
HKAPA music
graduates
(no age limit)
Audition:
1st round (video):
28 February 2021
2nd round (live):
Mid-April 2021
Deadline for Application: 11:59pm 28 February 2021 (Sun)
credit: HK Phil