Hong Kong Children's Handbell Ensemble – Starry Ringer Programme 2026

【Hong Kong Children’s Handbell Ensemble-Starry Ringer Programme】 Summer is the perfect time for students to enhance themselves and discover their hidden potential. Led personally by our Artistic Director and Conductor, this program offers precise and intensive training designed to effectively boost performance techniques and stage presence in a short period. This program doesn't just help you break through personal limits—it allows you to learn alongside outstanding peers, sparking higher levels of musicality. Build a competitive edge for your school teams in the coming year and strive for musical excellence. Limited spots available—seize the chance to become the next generation of handbell elite performers! 🌟 Program Highlights Advanced Mastery: Overcome performance bottlenecks, deepen musical interpretation, and refine ensemble coordination to elevate your professional standards. Direct Entry: Students who complete the training and the finale performance will be exempt from auditions and granted direct entry into the "Hong Kong Children's Handbell Ensemble. This provides a significant advantage for school admissions and school team development. International Stage: Outstanding performers will have the opportunity to participate in overseas tours, showcasing Hong Kong’s youth musical talent on the global stage. Selection : To ensure the highest quality of teaching, all applicants must pass an audition. Graduate Performance The program concludes with the "Handbell Starry Ringer ShowCase," where students will perform on stage to demonstrate their progress and gain valuable stage experience. This allows both students and parents to experience the charm of handbell ensembles and explore future development paths. Program Details Target: Students from Primary 1 to Primary 5 Fee: $2,200 (10 hours total) Fee includes: Hong Kong Handbell Academy T-shirt, sheet music, Music Binder, and one pair of gloves. Early Bird Discounts: EARLY SUMMER BIRD: Register for a May Audition to enjoy a 20% discount ($1,760). Referral Bonus: Save an additional $50 per person when two students enroll together. *The program will feature handchimes or handbells. Rehearsal Schedules: Group J1: Dates: July 27–31, 2026 (Mon–Fri) Time: 14:00 – 16:00 Graduate Performance: July 31, 2026 (Sun) | 19:30 Group J2: Dates: July 27–31, 2026 (Mon–Fri) Time: 11:00 – 13:00 Graduate Performance: July 31, 2026 (Sun) | 19:30 Group A1: Dates: August 10–14, 2026 (Mon–Fri) Time: 13:00 – 15:00 Graduate Performance: August 16, 2026 (Sun) | 14:00 Location (Classes & Performance): Hong Kong Handbell Academy (Kwun Tong District) Application Details: Online registration is now open. The Academy will contact applicants via WhatsApp or phone to confirm the audition date. Specific course dates will be finalized and notified after the audition. Participants must achieve 100% attendance and participate in the Graduate performance to receive a certificate. Join us now and become a part of our musical family!