Schools, Colleges, Institutes and Universities
  • Open rehearsals for primary, secondary schools, colleges, institutes and universities students and teachers in Hong Kong.
  • Free of charge but early registration is required and seats are limited.

    Introduction
    Application Details
    Application Form
    Open Rehearsal Schedule
    Rehearsal Etiquette
    Remarks
    Location and Parking
    Contact Us

    Introduction
    This is a unique chance to experience at the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra at work in rehearsal in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The behind-the-scenes experience gives students and their teachers the opportunity to see how an orchestra prepares for a performance and learn from the orchestra musicians, conductors and guest artists.

    Application Details
    This is a group booking. Attending students are expected to treat the open rehearsal as a part of their music learning experience and to listen attentively to the rehearsal. Participating schools are encouraged to bring motivated students for a positive experience.

    Rehearsal Duration

    : AM Session – 3 hours with a 15 minutes break in between

    : PM Session – 2.5 hours with a 15 minutes break in between

    Rehearsal Admission

    : Group must arrive 15 minutes at the foyer of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre before the rehearsal starts

    Rehearsal Venue

    : Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

    Seating

    : Stalls 2 and Balcony

    Max. no. of seats per rehearsal

    : 200

    Min. no. of seats allocated per
    school/college/institute/university

    : 20 (including total number of students and teachers)

    Max. no. of seats allocated per
    school/college/institute/university

    : 126 (including total number of students and teachers)

    Suggested ratio of Teacher to Students

    : 1 teacher to 20 students

    Application deadline

    : 3 weeks before the selected and confirmed open rehearsal


    Application Form
    For application form, please download here.

    Open Rehearsal Schedule
    The open rehearsal schedule is updated frequently and can be downloaded here.

    Rehearsal Etiquette

    1. Recording, filming and photography are not allowed.
    2. Switch off your mobile phone and any other beeping devices before the rehearsal.
    3. Reserve your applause until the end of the rehearsal.
    4. No eating or drinking of any kind is permitted in the concert hall.

    Remarks

    1. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
    2. The Hong Kong Philharmonic reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the rehearsals without prior notice.
    3. The conductor and soloist reserve the right to amend the rehearsal orders and repertoire.

    Location and Parking
    Detailed map, transportation and parking facilities can be found on venue website.

    Address: Hong Kong Cultural Centre,
      10 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui,
      Kowloon, Hong Kong


    Contact Us
    Education and Outreach (Open Rehearsals – Group Booking)
    The Hong Kong Philharmonic Society Ltd,
    Level 8 Administration Building, 
    Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 
    Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
    Hong Kong

    Tel: 2312-6103
    Fax: 2721-5443 

    Email: education@hkpo.com
    Website: http://www.hkpo.com

    Office hours (Mon - Fri) : 
    9:00am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 5:45pm