Why should your child join the Ensemble Blossoms？
Ensemble Blossoms is a vibrant and inspiring ensemble designed specifically for children aged 6-12 who are passionate about playing musical instruments. Unlike traditional ensembles, we tailor our programs by rearranging classical compositions to cater to the unique instruments and skill levels of each member. Ensuring that our young musicians maximize their learning potential while cultivating a deep appreciation for classical music.
Through expert guidance and meticulously designed curriculum, Ensemble Blossoms goes beyond honing technical skills. We emphasize the development of rhythm, teamwork, and musical comprehension. Our members build team spirit, confidence and friendships as they create beautiful music together, and let music flourish their lives.
Beyond technical proficiency, we believe that a strong connection between music and physical health is essential, thus physiques and health will be the cornerstone for continuous improvement in the child’s musical journey. That’s why we incorporate specialized body movement training into our programs. By teaching proper posture and movement, we help our members reduce fatigue and stress associated with extended playing, enhancing their overall focus and performance.
Our Background & Mission
Founded by Little Flower Kids Music, we continue our mission to provide children with a joyful musical journey that fosters confidence, cultural appreciation, teamwork, creativity, and a broader musical perspective. Our goal is to create a nurturing environment where children can explore the endless possibilities of music. Whether through carefully selected classical pieces, specially arranged ensemble experiences, or in-depth exploration of musical performance or other related fields, we aim to inspire every member to discover the beauty and value of music.
Our aims
• Strengthen the understanding towards rhythm
• Raise awareness to body movement
• Learn to listen and coperate in the ensemble
• Acquire classical music knowledge
• Performance at the end of our academic year as a showcase
Key features of Ensemble Blossoms:
Tailor made repertoire
Ensemble Blossoms accepts any Western instrument players, as Concertmaster Ms Sally and Artistic Director Ng Cheuk Yin will rearrange classical pieces according to members’ skill level and instrument choice. Maximising learning efficiency and cultivate appreciation and interest towards classical music.
Integrating music and health
The ensemble places a strong emphasis on physical fitness and overall well-being, encouraging members to learn and play music in way that prioritise their well-being. Each practice session includes physical warm-ups and exercises to ensure students are in optimal condition for music learning and to build a solid foundation for long-term musical development.
All-rounded music learning
In addition to teaching classical ensemble pieces from various eras, the course delves into sight reading skills, music theory, and the stories behind composers and their works. This enables members to gain a deeper understanding of the music beyond performance, enhancing their playing and appreciation skills.
Recruitment details
Qualifications
Child aged 6-12 who have a passion in playing musical instruments in an ensemble setting
(Instrument grades and certifications are not a must)
How to Join
Applicants need to pass an audition before being admitted to Ensemble Blossoms
Audition method
Submit an audition video to us for selection
Audition video format and requirements
3. The video should have no editing from start to finish, stuttering and mistakes are acceptable so please continue recording
4. Can play with or without the score
5. Please name the video title: [Chinese/English name]_[Instrument]_[Name of repertoire]
e.g. Chan Yat Sum_Piano_Bach Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1 C Major 846
Application Method
1. Please prepare the following documents for upload when filling out the online application
i. Participant‘s personal photo (please use participant‘’s name as the file name)
ii. Identity proof or school handbook information page which contains participant’s personal details (in digital format)
iii. certificate of relevenent musical instrument
iv. a video less than 3 minutes for the audition
2. Settle the HK100 audition fee by one of the following methods, and screen capture or take a photo of the payment proof
i. by bank transfer to Hang Seng Bank 385-804893-883
ii. by Fast Payment System（FPS）to ID. 8023194
Bank Account name: Flower Music Company Limited
3. Fill in this application form (Please click here)
The required documents and proof of fee payment submitted together with the online application must be complete.
Deadline for Application
28th December 2024 (Sat) 9:00pm
Audition Fee
HK$100 per person
Under all circumstances, the audition fee paid will not be refunded.
Audition Result
We will inform the audition result to parents by email no latter than 31st December 2024.
Timetable & Fees
Commencement Date
14th January 2025 (Tue) / 15th January 2025 (Wed)/ 16th January 2025 (Thu)
Apart from regular lessons, rehearsal time will be adjusted according to the performance schedule.
Ensemble Timetable & Duration
1 lesson per week, each lesson lasts 1.5 hour. Lesson commences on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Tuesday group: Every Tuesday 4:45pm-6:15pm
Wednesday group: Every Wednesday 4:45pm-6:15pm
Thursday group: Every Thursday 4:45pm-6:15pm
No lessons on public holidays
Rehearsals venue
Little Flower Kids Music
Room 2, L1-G/F., Kai Wong Commercial Building, 222 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Medium of Instruction
In Cantonese, with English and Putonghua as supporting language.
Fees
Each term HK$3,600 (3 months)
Term 1: January to March 2025
Term 2: April to June 2025
Term 3: September to November 2025
July and December are term breaks, performances will be scheduled on these months
Paid fee will not be refunded.
Extra fees may be charged for joining special performance(s).
Remarks
Ensemble members must wear the uniform and identification card issued by the ensemble when attending practices.
The ensemble reserves the right to accept or allocate members. In the event of non-acceptance or failure to be allocated due to scheduling conflicts, the fees paid will not be refunded.
All practice information is subject to the latest announcements by the ensemble. Any changes will not be notified separately. In case of any disputes, the ensemble reserves the final decision-making rights.
Enquiry
littleflowerkidsmusic@flowermusic.hk
whatsapp: 6790-1310
Tel: 2516-7814 / 2526-7800
Office hour: 10:00-18:00 (Tue to Sat)
Artistic Director & Teaching Team
Artistic Director: Ng Cheuk Yin
• renowned composer and music producer
• Graduated from the Music Department of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, majoring in composition
• 2012 Award for Best Artist from the Hong Kong Arts Development Council
• 2009, 2013 and 2022, Best Serious Composition in CASH Golden Sail Music Awards by the theatrical choral concert Rock Hard, double Sheng concerto Before the City Collapses and Chinese orchestral work Ji respectively.
• Composer of: “Fly LIVE!” and “An Array of Stars” for Drumset & Orchestra commissioned by Hong Kong Sinfonietta; Chinese orchestral work “Ji” and “Tang Resonating” commissioned by Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra; Film score for MuDull movie ” The Pork Of Music”, Jimmy Liao’s musical theatre “If I Could Only Make a Wish”, etc.
• Composer of HK pop songs “Under the Sakura Tree (櫻花樹下)”, “The Way We Grew (百年樹木)” and “Can’t Get Happy (開不了心)”
• Collaborated with singers such as Hins Cheung, Joey Yung, Eason Chan, Andy Lau, Lowell Lo, Cai Qin, Jeff Chang, Mason Cheung, Archie Sin, and Aka Chio, etc.
• Composer of ‘Yat Yat Yat Kids Song’ Project series
Concertmaster & Tutor：Sally Law (Miss Sally)
• Tutti violinist of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta since 2017
• Performed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Buckingham Palace with Maxim Vengerov and John Wilson for HRH the Prince of Wales; playing alongside members of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe
• Guest player for the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and joined their Korea tour in 2023
• Sally graduated from the Royal College of Music, London in 2017 with a Bachelor of Music (Honours) as a Tait Trust Scholar supported by a Study Award, majoring in violin performance and second studies in piano.
• Was supported by the Neville Wathen Scholarship, Australian Music Foundation Young Musician Award (2013), and Australia AMEB Joyce Phillips Award (2014)
• After winning First Prize in The Young Instrumentalist Competition in Australia, she made her solo debut with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra at the age of 17.
About Little Flower Kids Music
Little Flower Kids Music was founded by composer and music producer Ng Cheuk Yin, aiming at producing high-quality music and music activities for kids, promoting good values, self-confidence and the passing down of local cultures to our future generation through a wide range of topics in art and daily life encounters, and enriching kids‘ music world.
Since 2021, Little Flower Kids Music has produced numerous children’s songs. Among them, the “Yat Yat Yat Kids Song” project launched in 2022 has brought a refreshing collection of original Cantonese kids songs, which has well-received by the society and has been interviewed by several radio programmes, including RTHK’s “Children’s Corner” and “Good Children’s Sunday” as well as Commercial Radio’s “Child-friendly” and “Collection Magazine” Among them, “Good Children Sunday” even has a special segment called “Insightful Children’s Songs” inviting Ng Cheuk-yin to share his insights on creating children’s songs, including composition, lyrics, arrangement, and singing.
In terms of music events, Little Flower Kids Music has produced popular family concerts such as “Little Kids Jazz World” and “Little Kids Winter Jazz World” and “Little Kids World Music” family concert in 2023 summer. They are dedicated to providing parents with more choices of music for young children, inspiring parents and children to experience different genres of music, and cultivating and enriching their music appreciation and taste. The theme songs of these concerts have also been well-received by local and international audiences, with the theme song “Baby Jazz” from “Little Kids Jazz World” family concert having over 320,000 views.
Ng Cheuk-yin, the founder of Little Flower Kids Music, has created and produced a large number of children’s music for various organizations and schools. His music includes the popular “20-Second Handwashing Song” by McDull, the “Let’s Play Chinese Music Together” series by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, and the “7 Steps of Handwashing Animated Short” by the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health. Other works include the film score for “McDull’s Darling Darling Companion,” theatre music for “If I Could Make a Wish” by Jimmy Liao, the large-scale children’s dance drama “World of Bump,” the 40th-anniversary musical “Sproutland” by the Hong Kong Children’s Choir, the 2023 International Variety Joint Family Unaccompanied Choral Music Theatre “Marching Towards the Black Forest Piano Shop,” and the 2022 International Variety Joint Family Children’s Nanyin Opera “Lele Gonggong Singing Tribute,” among others. Collaborating units and singers include the Hong Kong Children’s Choir, Yip’s Children’s Choir, Hong Kong Treble Choir, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Hong Kong Dance Company, Zuni Icosahedron, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Hacken Lee, Joey Yung, Eason Chan, Andy Lau, Lowell Lo, Cai Qin, Jeff Chang, Zhang Jin Qiao, Xian Jing Feng, and Chiu Wai San, among others.
Our Recent Works
Hong Kong Sinfonietta《FLY》
Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Hong Kong (MYO) Flash Mob @ Pacific Place (arrangement)
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra “If I Could Only Make a Wish”
McDull ‘Wash Hands Song’
‘Little Kids World Music’ family concert theme song
Baby Jazz
‘Yat Yat Yat Kids Song’ Project
series