Performing Arts ECA Program

Chinese Drumming

Year Level: Y5-6
Run By: Ryan Brodersen
Day & Time: Monday 12:00–12:25
Room(s): Performing Arts Rooms
Description:
Students in year 5 and 6 are welcome to join the Chinese Drumming lunchtime club. This group will learn basic drumming techniques and movement to prepare a performance at the Chinese New Year assembly. In order to perform, students must attend every week.
Max Students: 15

Senior Choir

Year Level: Y4-6
Run By: Ryan Brodersen and Mohua Jacob
Day & Time: Wednesday 2:45–3:45
Room(s): Performing Arts Rooms
Description:
Senior choir is an after school club for any students in Y4-6 who want to sing and perform. We will learn about singing techniques and will do a wide variety of song genres from different countries and eras. The club will run from 2:45-3:45 on Wednesdays after school in terms 1, 2, and 3. Students will perform in all 3 terms with the big ESF Music Concert in April in a stadium.
Max Students: No cap

Orchestra

Year Level: Y3-6
Run By: Ryan Brodersen
Day & Time: Monday 2:45–4:00
Room(s): Hall, MPR
Description:
If your child is interested in joining the QBS Orchestra, this will be on Mondays in terms 1, 2, and 3 from 2:45-4:00. The orchestra will perform at QBS school concerts as well as at ESF events and in the community. Students in Y3-6 are welcome to join if they meet the requirements and must send in a recent short video recording that demonstrates their playing ability. Please email this to ryan.brodersen@qbs.edu.hk by Monday 1 September along with years of experience. Students must have a private lesson teacher to practise the orchestra music, and students in orchestra are typically a Grade 3 level or above, but there are sometimes exceptions. If accepted, I will register your child before 8 September – do not register yourself.
Max Students: No cap

Dance Club

Year Level: Y5-6
Run By: Outside Provider and Ryan Brodersen
Day & Time: Friday 2:45–3:45
Room(s): Hall
Description:
Learn a variety of dance skills, techniques and styles from our exceptional dance teacher, Nicole. This will run in terms 1, 2, and 3 – students will perform at events throughout the year and are encouraged to participate in all 3 terms. Students need to learn a short dance independently from a video and sign up to audition outside of Mr. Brodersen’s room. The audition will be done during lunchtime the week of 1 September. If accepted, I will register your child before 8 September – do not register yourself.
Max Students: 20

Rock Band

Year Level: Y3-6
Run By: Ian Armour
Day & Time: Thursday 2:45–3:45
Room(s): Hall
Description:
If your child is interested in joining the QBS Rock Band, this will be on Thursdays in terms 1, 2, and 3 from 2:45-3:45. The rock band will perform at QBS school concerts throughout the year. Students in Y3-6 are welcome to join and must send in a short video recording that demonstrates their playing ability. Please email this to ian.armour@qbs.edu.hk by Monday 1 September. Due to the nature of Rock Band, we will only be able to take a limited number of students in order to maximise playing time during practise sessions and performances. If accepted, I will register your child before 8 September – do not register yourself.
Max Students: 6

Junior Choir

Year Level: Y3
Run By: Ryan Brodersen and Ling Luong
Day & Time: Thursday Lunchtime 12:20–12:50
Room(s): Performing Arts Rooms
Description:
Year 3 children are welcome to join the Junior Choir on Tuesday lunchtimes during terms 1, 2 and 3. Students will practice singing techniques, learn how to sing in a choir, and learn a variety of songs. There will be performances in December and June and students should attend every rehearsal to join the performances.
Max Students: No cap

Recorder Club

Year Level: Y5-6
Run By: Ling Luong
Day & Time: Wednesday 12:00–12:25
Room(s): Performing Arts Rooms
Description:
Any student in years 5-6 may join recorder club to learn recorder techniques and group ensemble skills for a variety of songs.
Max Students: 60

Chinese Dance

Year Level: Y5-6
Run By: Monday and Millie Chan
Day & Time: Friday 2:45–3:45
Room(s): Performing Arts Rooms
Max Students: 15

Chinese Orchestra

Year Level: Y4-6
Run By: Outside providers and Ryan Brodersen
Day & Time: Tuesday 2:45–3:45
Room(s): MPR
Description:
Any student may join Chinese Orchestra to learn a Chinese instrument such as guzheng, erhu, ruan, size, or drum. Students will prepare to perform at the Chinese New Year assembly. Students may choose to continue playing in terms 2 and 3. This club will be taught by Justin Ng (outside provider). Please note that there will be an additional $300 fee per term to help pay for extra expenses such as instrument rental.
Max Students: 16

Chinese Hip Hop

Year Level: Y5-6
Run By: Millie Chan
Day & Time: Monday 2:45–3:45
Room(s): MPR
Max Students: 15

Cantus Choir

Year Level: Y4-6
Run By: Ryan Brodersen
Day & Time: Wednesday 3:45–4:30
Room(s): Hall
Description:
This smaller choir will learn more challenging techniques and songs and will perform more frequently. 

Students will audition to join the select choir which rehearses after the regular senior choir rehearsal. Sign up for an audition time outside of Mr Brodersen’s room. The audition will include singing “Happy Birthday” and learning a quick warmup. 

If accepted, I will register your child before 8 September - do not register yourself. 

Max Students: 30