Overview

The Hong Kong Children's Choir (HKCC) was founded in 1969 as the first children's choir in Hong Kong. HKCC is a registered non-profit-making charitable organization and has made tremendous contributions to children's art training in Hong Kong. It is the biggest choir in the world with over 5,000 members and has grown into a diversified arts organization for children. Under the supervision of Kathy Fok, the current Music Director and Principal Conductor, and more than 100 professional tutors, choir members not only develop their artistic talents but also learn the importance of team spirit through interesting and well-organized practices.

HKCC is invited to perform overseas each year, spreading the message of love and peace in different parts of the world. Apart from Asia, the Choir has also been well received and appreciated in many countries in Europe, America and Australia, gaining an international reputation as the "Little Goodwill Singing Ambassadors" and "one of the best children's choirs in the world". HKCC was named "China's Top Ten Children Chorus" in 2003 and won the prestigious "Award of the Audience" at the "Vivace 2006 International Choir Festival" in Hungary. In 2008, the choir was awarded the "Gold Cup" at "Shanghai International Children's Chorus Festival". In 2014, HKCC was selected by the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM) as one of the IFCM Ambassadors from 2013 to 2015. The Choir was invited to perform in the "10th World Symposium on Choral Music" 2014 in South Korea, "The 1st IFCM World Choral Expo" 2015 in Macau, "4th Shenzhen Choral Festival" 2016, "6th China Children's Choral Festival" 2017 in Zhaoqing, "2nd Shenzhen x Hong Kong x Macau Art & Culture Exchange Festival" Closing Ceremony 2018 in Shenzhen, "2018 Kulangsu Choral Festival" Opening Ceremony in Xiamen and "China Chorus Conference and 2023 National Youth Chorus Festival".

Apart from touring abroad, HKCC has actively organized and participated in charitable events. Notable events include the "Chorathon" in 1999, which raised funds for children with hearing disabilities, the "Bridges of Friendship, Bridges of Songs" concert in 2001 benefiting the Hong Kong Association of the Deaf and the "All for Love" fundraising concert in 2003 for the We Care Education Fund, established to support children who lost parents during the SARS epidemic. Additionally, HKCC organized a fundraising concert for the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2006, Music Marathon 2008 for UNICEF to aid children affected by the Sichuan earthquake and the "Qinghai Earthquake Relief Fundraising Concert" 2010 for World Vision Hong Kong. The choir also performed at the "Carol Singing Festival 2011 Sing for Our Next Generation Charity Concert", benefiting the Child Development Matching Fund. In 2012, the "Bridge of Love Fundraising Concert" supported the Suen Mei Speech & Hearing Centre, which serves children with hearing impairment. Furthermore, HKCC held a fundraising concert in 2017 at the Sydney City Recital Hall, supporting CanRevive, a cancer support service organization in Australia. The Hong Kong Children's Choir Arts Development Fund was officially launched in 2018 to fully support students interested in the arts across various stages, ages and backgrounds. Since its establishment, more than 200 children have already benefited from the scheme.

HKCC has collaborated with world-renowned musicians and organizations. Notable partnerships include the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Chen Zuohuang in 1997, West Canada Chamber Orchestra at "Festival Vancouver" in 2000, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and their Artistic Director and Principal Conductor for Life, Yan Huichang in 2009, 2017 and 2022. HKCC has also frequently cooperated with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, such as the Mahler's series concerts conducted by its former Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Maestro Edo de Waart in 2006 and 2010; War Requiem Concert under the baton of Maestro Lorin Maazel in 2013; the St Matthew Passion Concert and Mahler's Mighty Third Concert conducted by its Music Director, Jaap van Zweden in 2014, 2016 and 2023 respectively. HKCC also performed the Mass of Children under the baton of Maestro John Rutter in 2017; the large dance production by HK Phil and HK Ballet Carmina Burana in 2022; and has participated in several programmes presented by "Hong Kong Arts Festival" over the years.

As the children's choir that best represents Hong Kong, HKCC took part in many historical moments, including the Ocean Park Opening Ceremony in 1977, the Hong Kong Handover Ceremony in 1997, the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong International Airport in 1998 and the Hong Kong Disneyland Grand Opening in 2005. Additionally, HKCC has performed to commemorate the anniversaries of Hong Kong's reunification with China in 2007, 2012, 2017, and 2022. The choir also participated in a series of performances celebrating the Beijing Olympic Games 2008, the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the East Asian Games in 2009.

HKCC is dedicated to organizing numerous concerts and performances each year, allowing our members to share their love for the arts with the community. In 2019, HKCC presented the "Asia Pacific Choral Summit" which was awarded the 14th HKADC Award for Arts Promotion and the "Hong Kong Choral Conducting Competition" to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Additionally, the grand original Cantonese musical production, King of Singers, was selected as one of the Top 10 Music Headlines by RTHK. In 2023, the "HKCC Towards 55th Anniversary - HKCC Pays Tribute to Sam Hui" concert was held, preserving and carrying forward the Cantopop culture for future generations. In 2024, the 55th Anniversary Choral Camp "Sing Out of the Box" was held to promote diverse choral music and expand the boundaries of Hong Kong's choral scene.