2019 Handbook - Hong Kong Schools English Band Showcase
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2019 Handbook
Address: 1, Ma Chai Hang Road, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon. Tel (電話): 23234202 Website (網址): http://www.lcgss.edu.hk
地址: 黃大仙馬仔坑道一號 Fax (傳真): 23202246 E-mail (電子郵箱): lcgss@emb.gov.hk
2019 Hong Kong Schools English Band Showcase
Dear Teachers and Students,
Lung Cheung Government Secondary School (LCGSS) is proud to be the host school for the 2019
Hong Kong Schools English Band Showcase (HKSEBS).
Music and performance are a fun and engaging way to learn English in an authentic, task based,
experiential environment, and we know that students from all over Hong Kong will benefit from this
project.
The deadline for application is May 1, 2019, so on behalf of the organizing committee, we invite all
of you to work quickly to get your groups ready and audition songs recorded.
The showcase will be held at LCGSS on July 8, 2019, from 2pm to 5pm. Please go to
www.hksebs.com to download the 2019 HKSEBS Handbook, which includes the application form,
assessment criteria, and all regulations.
The Showcase is a chance for all of us to celebrate the hard work and effort all students involved
have put into their English songs, dance, and performances. We know it will be awesome.
A big thank you to all the teachers, students, volunteers, and organizers involved in this wonderful
event, and we hope to see all your excited faces at the Showcase!
Yours sincerely
__________________
WONG Kit Hing, Becky
Principal
Lung Cheung Government Secondary School2019 HKSEBS Handbook
1 Mission Statement
The ‘Hong Kong Schools English Band Showcase’ (HKSEBS) will provide students from Hong Kong
schools a fun and engaging way to improve their English and public presentation skills, develop
teamwork and social skills, and provide experiential learning opportunities related to their love of
contemporary popular music and the excitement of live performance.
2 Eligibility
2.1 Students who are registered in a Hong Kong Aided School, Direct Subsidy School, Kaput
School, or Government School as of July 1 of the performance year are eligible to enter.
3 Entries
3.1 All groups must submit an entry form. Applications will be reviewed by the HKSEBS
‘Application Review Panel’ to select the groups to perform.
3.2 There can be a maximum of two entries per school per category.
3.3 Groups must have at least two students, and a maximum of ten students.
3.4 There must be a minimum of two songs performed, and a maximum of ten minutes of
performance time.
3.5 The application must include a MP3 recording and a written lyric sheet for each of the songs.
Simple live recordings done on a mobile phone are acceptable, but please ensure they are
audible and of reasonable quality. Professional recordings with overdubs and similar are
discouraged, and all effort should be taken to ensure the recording accurately reflects the live
performance of the group.
3.6 Performances must not include backing tracks, sequences, or similar.
3.7 Only English band names are accepted. Names may include letters of the alphabet, numbers,
emoji, and special characters. Non-English characters are not permitted.
3.8 Each song must include lyrics in English only. Instrumentals are not allowed.
3.9 The lyrics of the songs or band names must not include any obscene or commonly
objectionable material. It is advised that lyrics and band names should be reviewed by the
English Panel Head or similar at your school for suitability before entries are submitted. The
HKSEBS ‘Application Review Panel’ reserves the right to disqualify any entry based on
unsuitable lyrics or names.
4 Performance Categories
4.1 The performances will be divided into the following categories:
1) Original Student Compositions 2) Cover Songs
a) Primary a) Primary
b) Junior Secondary b) Junior Secondary
c) Upper Secondary c) Upper Secondary
d) Mixed Levels d) Mixed Levels
e) Open e) Open2019 HKSEBS Handbook
4.2 Student Compositions
These are songs that are written and composed completely by students. All effort should be made to
ensure that they are original and free of copied material.
4.3 Cover Songs
These are songs that have been composed by other artists, and the student bands copy them, even
with substantial changes such as but not limited to changing the melody, lyrics, rhythm, or
instrumentation.
4.4 Primary
This category is for students registered in Primary 4 to Primary 6 (or equivalent) in the same Hong
Kong Aided School, Direct Subsidy School, Kaput School, or Government School as of July 1 of the
performance year.
4.5 Junior Secondary
This category is for students registered in Form 1 to Form 3 (or equivalent) in the same Hong Kong
Aided School, Direct Subsidy School, Kaput School, or Government School as of July 1 of the
performance year.
4.6 Senior Secondary
This category is for students registered in Form 4 to Form 6 (or equivalent) in the same Hong Kong
Aided School, Direct Subsidy School, Kaput School, or Government School as of July 1 of the
performance year.
4.7 Mixed Levels
This category is for students registered in Primary 3 to Form 6 (or equivalent) in the same Hong Kong
Aided School, Direct Subsidy School, Kaput School, or Government School as of July 1 of the
performance year.
4.8 Open
This category is for students registered in Primary 3 to Form 6 (or equivalent) in any Hong Kong
Aided School, Direct Subsidy School, Kaput School, or Government School as of July 1 of the
performance year.
5 Judging Scheme
The performances will be graded on several criteria grouped into ‘Mandatory’ and ‘Optional’. See
the appendix for a sample assessment form.
5.1 (100 points) Mandatory Criteria
These criteria apply to all performances:
• (40 points) Vocal performance
o (20) English Ability
o (20) Pitch, Tone, Clarity, Emotion, Expression
• (20 points) Musical performance
o Pitch, Expression, Emotion
• (20 points) Group performance
o Performance Tightness, Playing as an Ensemble, Consistent Tempo, Dynamics
• (20 points) Overall performance
o Style, Creativity, Originality, Interpretation, Song Arrangement
o Facial Expressions, Body Language, Presentation, Teamwork, Audience Engagement2019 HKSEBS Handbook
5.2 Optional Criteria
Marks will be awarded on the following criteria if relevant. Groups should indicate which optional
criteria they wish to be evaluated on.
• (10 points) Dance Choreography
• (10 points) Band Name
• (10 points) Logo or Design
• (10 points) Costumes
• (10 points) Audience Participation
6 Performance Regulations
6.1 Dress Code
Performers may wear school uniforms, casual clothes, or costumes. All clothes must be appropriate
and suitable for public performance. Students wearing inappropriate clothing, as decided by the
HKSEBS panel, will be asked to change clothing or leave the venue. HKSEBS suggests performers
consult their own school teachers for advice on appropriate clothing.
6.2 Audience
6.2.1 Audience members must maintain a positive, supportive and respectful environment for all
performances.
6.2.2 Audience interaction is strongly encouraged.
6.2.3 Please applaud enthusiastically; the performers really appreciate it!
6.2.4 Inappropriate audience members will be asked to leave.
6.3 Time
6.3.1 Each group will have a total of 10 minutes to set up and sound check with the curtain closed.
6.3.2 Each group will have a maximum of 10 minutes to perform with the curtain open.
6.3.3 Be sure to clear your equipment off the stage quickly to allow the next group to set up.
6.4 Scores, Lyric Sheets, Notes etc.
6.4.1 All performances must be done from memory. No scores, sheet music, notes, lyric sheets, or
anything similar will be permitted on stage. Performers should practice their songs well and
know all the words and music by heart!
6.4.2 Assistance from offstage is not permitted. No coaching or direction is allowed during the
performance.
6.5 Equipment
6.5.1 Groups should bring all their own instruments, amplifiers, and any special equipment
required.
6.5.2 The host venue may provide some basic instruments or amplifiers. This information will be
provided to successful applicants.2019 HKSEBS Handbook 7 Indemnity HKSBES, its committees, and any individuals connected to the HKSEBS. are indemnified against any and all claims against them arising from this project and event. 8 Creative rights By submitting an application and accompanying MP3, all performers explicitly agree to the non- commercial fair use of the submitted works. Attendance at the showcase is explicit agreement to non-commercial fair use of any sound or video recordings, or any photographs taken at or near the event. 9 Rights Reserved The HKSEBS reserves the right to make changes in the Handbook at any time in good faith for reasons related to improving the project or ensuring fair treatment of all participants. The decisions of the HKSEBS and its committees or panels are final. 10 Appendices 10.1 Application Form 10.2 Assessment Form
2019 Hong Kong Schools English Band Showcase
Application Form
1. Please fill in all fields clearly in English
2. Scan or attach completed form and
email to theteam@hksebs.com
3. Attach MP3(s) of band performance (all songs)
4. Attach a word-processed lyric sheet of the songs (all songs)
5. The deadline for applications is May 1, 2019
6. All applications will be reviewed before May 21, 2019, and
successful groups will be invited to perform on July 8, 2019 at
Lung Cheung Government Secondary School in Wong Tai Sin
Name of school
Name of contact teacher
Email of contact teacher Phone number of contact teacher
Group Name
Band Category (choose one) (Category Choices)
1 Original Student Compositions
E.g. 2A cover songs, Upper Secondary
a) Primary b) Junior Secondary c) Upper
Secondary d) Mixed Levels e) Open
2 Cover Songs
a) Primary b) Junior Secondary c) Upper
Secondary d) Mixed Levels e) Open
Number of Band Members
Any additional information2019 Hong Kong Schools English Band Showcase
Assessment Form
Group Name
Category
Mandatory Criteria
Vocal Performance
English Ability
Comments:
/20
Pitch, Tone, Clarity, Emotion, Expression
Comments:
/20
Vocal Performance Total /40
Musical Performance
Pitch, Expression, Emotion
Comments:
Musical Performance Total /20
Group Performance
Performance Tightness, Playing as an Ensemble, Consistent Tempo, Dynamics
Comments:
Group Performance Total /20
Overall Performance
Style, Creativity, Originality, Interpretation, Song Arrangement
Comments:
/10
Facial Expressions, Body Language, Presentation, Teamwork, Audience Engagement
Comments:
/10
Overall Performance Total /20
Sub Total /100
Judge’s Discretionary Marks (+) (-)
Grand Total /1002019 Hong Kong Schools English Band Showcase
Assessment Form
Group Name
Category
Optional Criteria
Dance Choreography
Comments:
/10
Band Name
Comments:
/10
Logo or Design
Comments:
/10
Costumes or Styling
Comments:
/10
Audience Participation
Comments:
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