有沒有人曾參加過或正在參加「演藝學院之初級音樂課程」?

709394

Hi LeungLeungMom,

'My son learnt some short term course (not music course) in APA last year.  I feel that their learning atmosphere is very good.'


Anymore short term course in APA, I cannot find at APA wed-site.  Normally, when do they hold?

ononyoyo

Anymore short term course in APA, I cannot find at APA wed-site.  Normally, when do they hold?

709394

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ononyoyo

yes123

我都想同兩個女報apa的course, 但是問過好多朋友的意見,apa是十分十分難入的.
piano course上年有千多兩千人報名但是只收6個學生,有好多考生好細個但是就五級証書係手。
好似比較容易的violin同cello其實一樣咁難,呢兩科上年加埋都無20個學生但是就有幾千人報名,因為好多人都認為呢個是入apa的stepping stone所以有好多人報名,但就一樣有好多好有料的小朋友報名,佢的報名資格是最好有小小音樂知識,但interview時要考唱歌,打拍子,識彈鋼琴就要彈兩首歌,所以難度十分高,如果無音樂底一定fail.

deniset

Dear yes123,
Thanks for sharing. Indeed,piano course MJ201 is the most competitive amongst all because more young children in HK tend to take piano than violin/cello. It's natural that the competition is high.  My friend's daughter got accepted about 3 years ago but she was already a champion in various competitions (Grade 2 at that time) before her mom applied for her.

For strings, the acceptance ratio is more or less around 1:12/15 for course MJ301.  The audition panel is Prof. Michael Ma (Head of Strings) & Mr. Wong Wai-Ming. My child prepared 2 short songs but ended up only playing 1 due to limited time.  She was also tested on 唱歌 & 打拍子 as well.
deniset

709394

ononyoyo

Thank a lots.

睡覺

YES123..
        想請問...千多二千人，只收6個，係指初級課程定pre-junior....？？係佢地名額得6個，還是佢地唔濫收呢？

我有send email問過演藝有關pre junior的課程，佢地話佢地唔係睇小朋友學到幾多級，收錄準則係睇小朋友本身有無 abilities及potential.....

咁，如果知道孩子本身具備天份，但學歷淺，仲未學懂基本功，咁，會唔會都收呢？

LeungLeungMom

From my experience, the canditate should have about Grade 2 ability.  They are required to play 2 pieces and some audial testing.

SmallTungmama

Dear LeunglLeungMum,

Pls check your PM

BKU

我記得幾年前我孩子的琴行有個學生考到入去，他是那種非常有天份的，六七歲就有五級優等証書在手，後來我見過他媽媽，和她聊起那兒的情況，她說她兒子入的那年競爭也是很激烈，他是我們琴行的'star'，但入到去自己都話’眼界大開’，如果不是孩子自己好喜歡，入到去會幾辛苦，聽講每個學生每天最豈碼要練兩小時才能達到要求，這孩子則自己練三小時。

gogochurch

I think the APA junior course, especially a major study in the junior programme (e.g. MJ101(音樂主修科), MJ201(pre-junior Music Course), is not just an interst class for ordinary children.

The admission standard is high because the Government subsidizes heavily in the 'major study' for the talented and commited chidlren to learn with the best teachers (costing between $800 to $1,500 per hour of private tuition).  The difficulty in admission reflected :

- your kid's talent (talented student are admitted at Grade 2 level without having to be champion);

- the parents' commitment in musical training - have your invested in a good teacher for your child or are you a skilled musician to coach your child ?

Once admitted, you will find parents comparing kdis' performance in the performance class and in competitions.  Will you mind if you child is not as good ? Are you skilled enough to coach your child in daily practice ?  Children who underperformed will be promoted on probation and then asked to leave.

As for the group class or beginner classes, you may find them quite expensive (at market rates that you can in fact hire the APA teacher for one-to-one teaching).

As for those admitted, they enjoy an excellent learning environment.  If you are competent, there is only friendly competition between equally talented musical friends.  They learn from each other, go concert and competition together, practise together,  and learn to love music for the rest of their life.

deniset

Fair comments, gogochurch. Thanks for sharing.
It all comes down to several key issues for consideration:
1.  How aggressive are the parents in applying for their children; (readiness, preparations, etc.)
2.  How talented the child is (this will be determined by the audition panel);
3.  How persistent the parent & child are in the daily practice after the child is accepted; how much are they willing to give up for the sake of instrument practising;
4.  How much money parents are willing to invest on the child. Examples will be, private lessons after the end of the school term. The school term ends in May.  From May to Aug., parents will have to pay the private tuition out of their own pockets to the instructor teaching your child the same rate they're charging for non academy students.  
5. Other investments, such as, musical instruments; exposure, such as,overseas music summer camps; concerts, etc. etc.
6. The path is hard and difficult to maintain. The exit rate is high. It's like a pyramide. Only the strongest of all remain.

gogochurch

Hi 709394,

Have you tried the classes offered by the HK Chinese Orchestra and taught by the Orchestra musicians who should be amongst the best performers and teachers in HK (maybe some of them are APA teachers).  Heard that the tutorial is of high standard and the children progress very fast. Could be a stepping stone for getting into APA too.  You can find more information in the web site of the HK Chinese Orchestra.

gogochurch

Hi Deniset,

My kids are APA MJ201 and MJ101 piano students. I want to let my younger daughter starts a string instrument.  Will you suggest violin or cello ?  How much daily practice will she need ?

By the way, how's your kid's study in the APA?

deniset

Dear gogochurch,
Great!  How old is your child who is in MJ101 piano class?  Mine takes the violin but this is her first year in MJ101.  She was promoted from MJ301 last year.
Has your youngest daughter taken any string instruments?  It's always a good idea to let the kids choose the instrument they like because it's important that they enjoy music and the practising sessions.
RE: violin or cello
For personal opinion, I would say violin is easier for a young kid (the size of the instrument is easier to handle) but the entrance competition is bigger.   I really don't want to mislead you as I myself don't have any experience in cello. But judging from the in-house performances that I've been to so far, it seems there aren't too many young children playing the cello. You might want to consider.  The audition panel will be the same for violin & cello , but you can always ask the office to confirm.
My daughter practises 1.50-2/hrs. during weekdays but she usually spends much longer time on sundays
doing her practising.  I just need to give her a lot of positive encouragement & praises so that she can be persistent in her practice. The path is not easy. Let's hope she can hold on to it.
Rgds.,
deniset

deniset

Hi gogochurch,
I'm planning to buy a piano. What do you recommend?  Is Yamaha good / model U5? What about U3?  Thanks.
B. rgds.,
deniset

gogochurch

Hi Deniset,

I have been using a Yamaha baby grand piano for many years, and do not find the U series comparable.  For upright piano, I prefer the European brands carried by Parsons, such as Ronisch, Fazioli or Seiler which have a richer voice.  Parsons offer big discounts on the displayed models sometimes and I will prefer that to a brand new Yamaha.  

deniset

Dear gogochurch,
Thanks for your suggestions.  My place is too small for a baby grand. I was told that European brands have a richer tone and definitely have better sounds than a Yamaha.  However, they are not as durable as the U-series because the humidity in HK is very much higher than most European countries.  
I will surely visit Parsons and keep your suggestions in mind.  Thanks.
deniset

gogochurch

Hi Deniset,

Please check pm.

deniset

Dear gogochurch,
I've replied to you. Pls check your PM.
deniset