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Wong Tai Sin Children's Choir (黃大仙兒童合唱團) is a children's choirs in Hong Kong.
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Founded in 1973, the choir is often invited to perform/ record songs in various important events such as television/radio shows, films, concerts, advertisements (especially at Christmas and Chinese New Year), etc.
Introduction
Wong Tai Sin Children's Choir, the first district children's choir in Hong Kong, was founded in 1973. Its establishment went back to July in 1972. The former Leisure and Cultural Services Department held a Community Children's Singing Competition. The excellent result reflected there are numerous musically talented children living in Wong Tai Sin. Wong Tai Sin Children's Choir was established with the help of the Government and non-government organization to become an independent registered charitable organization. Its establishment aims at developing member's musical potential and community consciousness through well-steered musical activities. Formerly members were confined to children of Wong Tai Sin District. To cope with the demand, the choir has extended its membership to children of other districts as well. In early 1978, youth group was first established. Wong Tai Sin Youth Choir was established in 1982 because of the expansion of the youth group. Since April 1979, a Scholarship / Bursary funding has been established for members who have been interest in furthering their vocal and instrumental training but are financially unable to pay the training fees. With the association of the Social and Welfare Department, a suite on 1st floor of Wong Tai Sin Community Centre is allocated to the Choir in 1980.
Aims
- To develop the musical and arts potential with proper training.
- To provide a healthy leisure entertainment for the teenagers.
- To aid the development of choir members with an all-rounded personality.
- To alert the community consciousness.
Organization
Presently, the music director and chief tutor of Wong Tai Sin Children's Choir is Madam Lola Young, who has had her musical training in Italy. The executive committees are formed by welfare charitable organization, schools in this district, and religious associations.
Financial support
The following financial support maintains the choir:
- Charity trust from society
- Funding from District Council
- Choir members' training fees
- Donations from various organizations for the children's participation in concerts by invitations
Choir members
The choir consists of four groups: Infant, Small Children, Junior Children, and Teenage. The children attend for training each Saturday. At the W.T.S. Community Centre in regular rehearsals under qualified tutors and piano-accompanists. In addition to vocal training, members are also provided with opportunities for instruments coaching, such as piano, violin, etc.