Please join us for a special masterclass
With Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway
 
October 28, 2007 (Sunday)
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

At
 
HON WAH COLLEGE
3 Harmony Road,
Siu Sai Wan, Hong Kong

Adult and teen flute players, ages 12 and older, are invited to attend this exciting, educational event, which will take place in the Assembly Hall at HON WAH COLLEGE, One of Hong Kong’s leading direct-subsidy, through-train educational institution.  The class is targeted to all levels of flute players, with advanced and intermediate players participated as “active performer”. Beginners and non-flutists are also welcome to participate as “auditor”. Advance registration is required.


 
The Galways
 
Sir James Galway is the world's most celebrated flute player and the largest selling classical artist living today. Lady Jeanne Galway is also admired across the globe, as a stellar solo performer and chamber musician. Together, Sir James and Lady Galway are the most beloved flute duo of our era. They are legendary in their devotion to educational outreach and to developing young talent. Read more about Sir James here, and about Lady Galway here.
 
 
Bring Your Flute!
 
If you own a flute, Sir James invites you to bring it and to participate in warm-ups that he will conduct in the first part of the class.  Join in hands-on practice of techniques to enhance the playing of even seasoned flutists.
 
 
Class Performers
 
Advanced players, who have reached at least the college level, are invited to perform for Sir James in the masterclass.  Four performers will be selected. Applications must be received by Thursday, October 18, 2007. Interested players please contact Mr. Ringo Chan, Director of the Hong Kong Flute Centre for further details and discussion.
 

Junior Galway Network with Lady Galway  
In partnership with the Hong Kong Flute Centre , Intermediate flute students, ages 9 - 14, who have reached ABRSM Grade 2 or equivalent proficiency level are invited to enroll in the Junior Galway Network,  a flute choir made up of young and promising flute players with Lady Galway.  
After the warm-ups with Sir James, teen participants will exit the assemble hall and retreat to a classroom, where Lady Galway will lead a masterclass targeted to their proficiency and rehearse a few ensemble pieces. The entire group will then return to the theater to perform their music on stage for Sir James and the entire masterclass audience. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and learn from Lady Galway, who has a gift for showing young flutists how to strengthen their technique to achieve desired results. Parents are also welcome to join this event. A package will be offered for the participation by both the parents and the participated child.  Moreover, the package fee will be converted into a HK$150 cash coupon for registering music courses at the PURE Orchestral Centre and Hong Kong Flute Centre.     This session will be fun, and enrollment is limited, so reserve your place early! Once you have registered to this  event, u can download the music from Lady Galway's website  and practice, practice, practice.
 
 
 
Hon Wah College
Hon Wah College is generously providing its Assembly Hall and all facilities as the venue for the masterclass. Learn more about Hon Wah College and see a map and directions to the school, press here.
 
 
Fee

“Early Bird” Discount For Auditor Only
Apply By 17th October 2007, “auditor” participant pay only HK$830.00
 
Registration 
To register, please download the application form here and follow the steps below:-
 

 

Hosts and Sponsors
 
The Sir James Galway Masterclass in Hong Kong is a presentation of the Hong Kong Flute Centre in association with PURE Orchestral Centre and Hon Wah College.  The masterclass is managed by PAM Artist & Concert Management. Please take a few moments to learn more about these exceptional organizations, whose generous efforts and support are making the masterclass possible. Visit our Hosts and Sponsors page here. 
 
Notices
You are only required to sign up for only one participant category
 
 
Check-in begins at 9:00a.m. on Sunday morning. 
 
If the masterclass is cancelled for any reason, registrants are entitled to the return of their paid registration fees. No other warranties, express or implied, are made by the organizers of the event or their business associates or employees.
 
 
Contact
Please address your questions or comments to  Hong Kong Flute Centre, at info@flute.hk or by phone at (852) 3520-2628. We will update this Website with new information as we develop it,  so check back from time to time.
 
Hong Kong Flute Centre is located at 14th Floor, Lee West Commercial Building, 375-379 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
 
We look forward to seeing you at the Sir James Galway Masteclass in Hong Kong !

Downloads

Application Form (PDF)
Application Form (DOC)

For "Junior Galway Network" Flute Choir Music with Lady Jeanne Galway, please click here

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