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Contents

1. Letter form the Senior Pastor & RSPA Principal---------------- 1

2. Letter form the Vice Principal ----------------------------------- 2

3. RSPA Vision & Mission--------------------------------------------- 4

4. Course Contents ----------------------------------------------------- 5

5. RSPA Tutors’ Profile-------------------------------------------------7

6. Course Content (Chinese)------------------------------------------- 10

7. RSPA Schedule & Course Fee ------------------------------------- 12

8. General Regulations ----------------------------------------------- 14

9. Regulation of Typhoon & Rainstorm Warning---------------- 17

10. Message to Parents-------------------------------------------------- 18

11. Testimony from students------------------------------------------- 24

12. Contact Us------------------------------------------------------------ 27

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A LETTER FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR

Dear Friends,

The Bible has a great deal to say about music. It is mentioned in at

least 44 of its 66 books. Musical terms such as music, sing, and musical

instruments are mentioned hundreds of times. Two entire books, the

Psalms and Song of Songs, are given over to music. In fact Christianity has

been a musical religion throughout its history. In every corner of the globe

and in every generation, music has been an important part of the Church.

The Bible teaches that Christians naturally sing and explains why Christians

should sing, how they should sing, and even what they should sing.

In short, music is a gift to you and it enriches your life as well as your

worship to God! Sign up the classes we have for you and experience for

yourself!

Rev. Dr. Edmound & Yvonne Teo Senior Pastor & Principal, RSPA International Christian Assembly Hong Kong

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A LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Friends,

If you have picked up this booklet, it is likely that you have some

interest in the performing arts.

We are created to worship Jesus Christ!

RSPA helps you to apply your music experience to worship God and to use

your talents to contribute in the church band. If you are looking for a

program that will challenge you beyond your dreams, RSPA will help you

to:

1. Explore your God given gifts through Christian ministries.

2. Learn and perform in our facilities,

3. Contribute your talents to Church and the world.

You will be learning with instructors who excel in their fields, care about

their students, and teach with integrity and encourage the faith of students

through their classes.

The number of students in group lessons are smaller to facilitate individual

attention. Students are also provided with a unique platform to showcase

what they have learnt through recitals organized by RSPA.

Sign up and be blessed.

Mr. John Binon Principal, RSPA International Christian Assembly Hong Kong

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RENAISSANCE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Renaissance School of Performing Arts (RSPA) is a Christian Music School set up by International Christian Assembly Hong Kong (ICAHK). Her ministry is two-fold:

1. EMPOWER the members in the CHURCH through training and equipping with the necessary knowledge and skills for Ministry and Worship.

2. ENRICH the lives of the COMMUNITY, using Performing Arts as a bridge to connect them to the Church.

For those seeking opportunities to learn, further develop and maximize their potential talents/skills or establish a solid foundation in Performing Arts, let RSPA be your ultimate choice!

RSPA is staffed with a group of Professional and Experienced Instructors, who are committed not only to teach but also impart and mentor. Students will be able to take examinations or be involved in concert performance in their respective fields.

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COURSE CONTENTS

KEYBOARD

ELEMENTARY (Adult) – This is a hands-on, self-paced, interactive and enjoyable course for adult beginners. You will learn to play simple songs on the keyboard with both hands. Music theories such as note identification and rhythmic study are incorporated in the songs learned in the course book (with CD).

INTERMEDIATE (Adult)– This is a continuation of the Elementary Keyboard Course (or for those who have achieved at least Grade 3 or equivalent on the piano) where more advanced and challenging topics are taught. Lessons will cover a number of subjects, which include Building Major Chords, Chord Numbers, Inversions, Progression, Adding Harmony, Intervals, etc.

IMPROVISATION (Children) - This course aims to show children (those who have achieved a proficiency of about ABRSM Grade 3 or equivalent on the piano) how to play the Keyboard using chords as well as rhythmic patterns. This course covers 5 subjects: Playing Worship Songs, Chords, Improvisation, Techniques and Music Theory.

GUITAR (ACOUSTIC/POP)

ELEMENTARY - This course introduces students to the rudiments of guitar, basic playing technique, rhythms and basic music theory. Students will have an overall understanding of Basic Chord Progressions.

INTERMEDIATE - This course further reinforces the rudiments of guitar, basic playing techniques and strumming patterns. Students will study more advanced Chord Progressions and learn to read notations for songs.

DRUMS

ELEMENTARY - This is for those who have never drummed before. After the 4 lessons, students will be able to play basic drumbeats.

INTERMEDIATE - This is for those who have the basic drum skills. The course is to develop students in playing different drumbeats and styles.

ADVANCED - This course teaches students advanced skills of rolling, playing to music and with other musicians.

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RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC THEORY

SONG WRITING Basic melody writing skills, fitting words & melody line together, harmonizing using I IV V VI chords will be taught. By the end of the course, students will be able to produce a lead sheet – melody line with words and chord notation, for Keyboard or Guitar. Course Requirement: Basic knowledge of notation, note values, rhythm and keyboard playing (preferable).

THEORY CLASS MODULE 1 - This course guides absolute beginners through Grades 1 to 3 over the 12-week duration. There will be homework assigned at each lesson and an Internal Examination (similar to ABRSM) will be conducted near the end of the course.

THEORY CLASS MODULE 2 - This course is for those who have completed Music Theory Grade 3. There will be more homework at this higher level as this course prepares students for the ABRSM Grade 5 Theory examination. Please note that the Grade 5 Theory certificate is a requirement for all ABRSM post Grade 5 study on any instrument.

VOCAL

Vocal techniques, pitch, rhythm, dynamics, posture, poise, diction, diphthongs & stage presence are some of the skills taught in this course. At the end of the course, students may be given opportunities for performance.

DANCE

Various dance classes aim to introduce and explore the basics and techniques of Modern Jazz & Hip Hop dance. Each class will typically begin with a Jazz warm-up and continue with ‘across the floor’ exercises. A choreographed dance routine will be taught in each of these courses.

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RSPA TUTORS’ PROFILE

Debby Choy Course: Piano, Violin Debby is a seasoned piano and violin teacher. With an extensive background in teaching music and play groups, Debby specialises in expressing musical pieces in numerous ways. She does not believe there is only one true way in playing music. By exploring ways to express a musical piece with her students, she is able to connect with all kinds of children. Debby has been with ICA for more than 10 years. Since she started to develop her faith in God, she feels blessed and grateful for everything that the Lord has given her.

Jonathan Brantley Course: Drama for worship

Jonathan is the director of ICA DramaWorks. He specialises in theatre and drama. Jonathan conducts various drama classes including adult Improv 101, Intro to Acting and the popular Write-A-Play course for children. He has extensive experience working as a drama teacher in the United States, touring with different musicals to 35 US states and four other countries including Canada, Germany and Turkey. By sharing messages of the gospel through interactive drama courses, he strives to draw everyone into a deeper relationship with the heavenly Father.

Ms Lam Course: Piano, Master class

Ms Lam graduated from the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music and has more than 40 years of teaching experience. She specialises in teaching master class and advanced students, with grades ranging from G7 to DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM. Ms Lam spent most of her time researching on playing piano with a whole-body approach. She places emphasis on teaching students to use all parts of their body to express the music. She believes a piano performance should be pleasing to the ears, eyes and the mind.

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Joe Leung Course: Piano, Cello, Keyboard for worship

Joe has been a church pianist and worship leader in Hong Kong and England. He specialises in training students to play musical instruments in church and worship bands. He believes a Christian musician should not only focus on the technical skills but, more importantly, to be able to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. Joe graduated in Britain with postgraduate education in management. He is also the RSPA administrator.

Colins Ng Course: Acoustic Drums, African Drum

Colins has been playing drums with church worship teams for more than 10 years. He is also a worship leader, vocalist, guitarist and bassist. He has also been writing songs including for the AG Harland Park Memorial Church 60th anniversary. He won the 4C theme song writing award in 2012. Colins graduated from the University of Leicester. He studied banking and finance.

Johny Ng Course: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar

Joey has been playing the guitar since his teenage years and has achieved a status beyond Grade 8 level with Trinity College of Music, London. He has been offering guitar tuition and playing in bands. Joey is also a graduate from Multimedia Design and Technology Course in the School of Design, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, concentrating on video-production, photography and sound-design.

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Michelle Tam Course: Jazz Dance for Beginners

Michelle has started dancing at a very young age. She has studied ballet, Jazz, Modern dance & musical theatre in Canada. She has been instructing & choreographing Modern/Jazz/Hip Hop/ Breakdancing /Street dance classes for adults & children in churches, schools, dance studios & clubhouses; and performing at many different events.

Vincent Wong Course: Acoustic Drums

Vincent has a heart to worship the Lord with drums. He believes music lessons should make the student feel comfortable and encouraged. He feels that playing drums is a wonderful thing, and he strives to encourage his students to find true happiness through Christ. Vincent also teaches drummers to worship in church services.

James Yau Course: Hip Hop Dance / Jazz Dance

James has completed an Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts in Dance at the HK Academy of Performing Arts. He has been instructing Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern dance & drama classes in schools, youth centres & churches, also choreographing and performing at many different events. James has been the Admin. & Artistic Director & dancer of the Christian dance group "MoreThanDance" since 2005. He is also the Creative Director & actor of the SweetThree Drama since 2006.

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RSPA 復興演藝培訓學校

RSPA（復興演藝培訓學校）是由香港基督教國際神召會(ICAHK)設立之基督徒音樂學

校。其事工著重以下兩方面︰

1. 提昇- 藉著訓練及裝備於事奉及敬拜方面給教會會友提供適切的知識及技巧。

2. 豐富- 著各種表演藝術作為連繫社區的橋樑，豐富社群的生活。

若你正在尋找學習的機會、進一步發展你的技藝及擴展所長、又或是在表演藝術方面

建立鞏固基礎，RSPA是你必然的選擇！

RSPA 的導師團盡是菁英雲集，有專業並經驗豐富的導師。他們不單教授知識，亦願意

將所學技藝的心得傳授給學員，與他們分享生命。學員將能參與認可資格的考試或參

與不同大大小小的演出。

課程內容︰

鍵盤

基礎（成人）班︰

這是一個實用簡易、進度可自我調節、互動及能引起參與者學習興趣的成人課程。你

會能掌握如何運用左右手同時在琴鍵演奏出簡單曲目。與此同時，在課程教科書的樂

曲中，你將會學習如何閱讀樂譜的音符及節奏（附有 CD）。

中級（成人）班︰

這是琴鍵基礎（成人）課程的延續（或適合同等於三級鋼琴水平之學員），將學習到

更進深的課題。包括大調和弦的建立、不同和弦數字(chord numbers)、變化(inversions)、

進程(progression)、和音(harmony)及間奏(intervals)等。

即興伴奏（兒童）班︰

旨在教授學員（或適合同等於三級鋼琴水平之學員）在琴鍵上如何使用和弦彈奏及運

用不同節奏。課程內容包括五方面︰敬拜歌曲演奏、不同和弦練習、即興伴奏、技巧

建立及音樂理論。

結他（民謠或流行）

基礎班︰

向學員介紹結他的基本技能，如彈奏技巧、節奏及簡單音樂理論。同時，學員將能掌

握基礎的和弦進程。

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中級班︰

進一步強化學員結他彈奏的技能及不同節奏練習。學員將會掌握更複雜的和弦進程並

學會如何閱讀樂譜。

爵士鼓

基礎班︰

適合沒有學習過爵士鼓的人士。經過 4個課堂後，學員將能打出簡單節奏。

中級班︰

適合有基礎爵士鼓技巧之學員。課程特別培養學員能配合不同節奏及風格的音樂演奏。

高級班︰

課程重點培訓學員過門(rolling)的技巧、音樂演奏及如何與其他樂手合奏。

基礎音樂理論

歌曲創作

基礎旋律創作技巧、填詞及如何在 I IV V VI 和弦中建立和聲。在課程結束後，學員將

能夠製作簡單樂譜（Lead Sheet），內含主旋律歌詞及和弦，供鍵琴及結他手使用。課

程要求︰樂譜的基本認識、音符及節奏之閱讀，能使用琴鍵則較佳。

音樂理論一

在為期十二週的課程中，教導學員一級至三級之樂理。每個課程將有習作並在課程完

結前將進行內部考試評估（與 ABRSM英國皇家音樂學院考試類同）。適合初學者報

讀。

音樂理論二

適合已完成三級樂理之人士報讀。課程將有更多習作供學員練習，好能裝備他們投考

英國皇家音樂學院(ABRSM)之五級音樂理論考試。獲取五級音樂理論是投考任何

ABRSM五級或以上之樂器所必須備有之條件。

聲樂

在此課程教授內容如聲樂技巧、音準、節奏、動力、姿勢、咬字、雙元音及舞台演出

技巧等。在課程結束時，學員或會有舞台演出之機會。

中級班︰

帶領學員離開基礎，進入更高水平之音樂培訓。學員將能掌握更多的技巧及音樂風格。

舞蹈︰有不同的舞蹈課程旨在建立學員基本現代舞及爵士舞的技巧。每課將以爵士爵

熱身開始，並以“across the floor” 繼續練習。每個課程將會教授多首經編排的曲目製作。

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RSPA SCHEDULE 2014

Winter Course January to March

Spring Courses April to June

RSPA Music Celebration June 14, 2014

Summer Courses July to August

Autumn Courses September to November

RSPA Music Celebration November 8, 2014

STUDENT'S GROUP LESSON FEE 2014

Course (Max 3 Students)

Level Duration Tuition Fee (Every 4 lessons)

1. Cello

2. Guitar

3. Drums

4. Keyboard

5. Violin

Beginner

50 Mins

$550

Grade 1-3 $550

Grade 4-5 $750

Grade 6-8 $900

6. Dance – Hip Hop/Jazz All Level 90 Mins $900/9 lessons

7. Dance - Hip Hop/Jazz Beginners 60 Mints $675/9 Lessons

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STUDENT'S INDIVIDUAL LESSON FEE 2014

Course Level Duration Tuition Fee (Every 4 lessons)

1. Cello

2. Guitar

3. Drums

4. Piano

5. Violin

Beginner

30 Mints

$600

Grade 1 $600

Grade 2 $600

Grade 3 $600

Grade 4

50 Mints

$920

Grade 5 $1,000

Grade 6 $1,100

Grade 7

60 Mints $1,500

Grade 8 $1,600

6. Vocal

7. Sight Singing 101

Beginner- Grade 3

60 Mints $1,000

8. Music Theory Beginner- Grade 3

45 Mints $600

Practice Room Rent

30 Mints

$50

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GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS

1. Students should notify the school of any changes in particulars within

72 hours (e.g. home/work address, email, or contact telephone

number).

2. Unless notified at least 2 weeks prior to the time of the scheduled

lesson, all scheduled lessons will be held as usual including during all

school holidays. No lessons will be held on public holidays.

3. Students are required to observe the Regulations of Typhoon and

Rainstorm Warning.

4. Smoking, eating, drinking, photo taking, recording and distributing of

commercial materials are prohibited in the classrooms.

5. Children (14 and under) should be accompanied by guardians to and

from lessons. Children should be supervised by the guardians at all

time when waiting for their lessons to begin, and should be picked up

immediately by the guardians after the lessons. RSPA is not

responsible for supervising unattended children. Only student who

has properly enrolled the particular course is entitled to enter the

classroom.

6. Students should show respect to office/classroom equipment,

including musical instruments, writing boards, furniture, carpets,

audio-visual equipment, computers etc. If a student incurs any

damage, he/she (or the parent) is responsible for the cost of

replacement of the item(s). The school reserves the right to suspend

or terminate student from the school in case of bullying or

misbehavior that cause disturbance/harm to others, or for any

unforeseeable reasons, in each case, as determined by the school.

7. The school is not liable for any loss or injury sustained by any students

or visitors in the school premises.

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8. Students are not allowed to transfer from one class to another

without the written approval and confirmation of the administration

office. STUDENTS CANNOT MAKE PRIVATE

ARRANGEMENT WITH INSTRUCTORS REGARDING

CHANGE OF LESSON TIME.

9. Payments should be made prior to the onset of each course, by

crossed cheque payable to “ICA”. Cheques should be sent by mail or

be handed to RSPA administrator, or in his/her absence, to ICA

receptionist. Instructors are not responsible for collecting tuition

fees. In no circumstances should tuition fees be handed over to an

instructor. Payments are not deemed to have been made unless and

until the cheque is duly cleared.

10. Tuition fees must be paid for the whole session. Student will not be

allowed to attend any classes within a session unless and until the

tuition fees for that session have been duly paid in advance and, on

the occurrence of any disallowance to attend classes on such ground,

RSPA shall not in any manner be accountable or held responsible for

either causing any delay to any student in attending any classes or

denying attendance by any student of any classes as a consequence

thereof.

11. Student can terminate or transfer classes only after they have finished

one session of lessons. In such case, students are required to give a

minimum of 2 weeks advance written notice to the school.

12. Should the enrollment in a class does not meet the minimum number

of student, the school reserves the right to dissolve or re-group

students to another class of similar standard.

13. For group lessons, there will be no make up lesson or refund of

tuition fee if a student misses the lesson scheduled regardless of

reasons. If students stop for 4 lessons or more and wish to resume

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lesson, the school reserves the right (but has no obligation) to prevent

students from attending the original class and transfer students to

another class of similar standard.

14. The school reserves the right to make alternation of lesson schedules,

classrooms and replacement of instructors.

15. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, and are subject to

revision without prior notice.

16. The school reserves the right to make amendment on the above said

regulations when necessary.

17. Students taking private lessons can only reschedule a lesson with at

least 48 hour written notice prior to the lesson and with the approval

of both the principal and the instructor. Tuition will be charged for

lessons on which the student is absent without prior notification.

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REGULATION OF TYPHOON & RAINSTORM WARNING

1) At Typhoon Signal No.3 or Rainstorm Red Warning is issued:

All scheduled lessons will be held as usual.

2) At Typhoon Signal No.8:

All scheduled lessons will be suspended and the school will be closed.

When Typhoon Signal No.8 is lowered at/before 2:00 p.m. of the day,

lessons will be resumed as normal 3 hours after the Signal No.8 is

lowered. When Typhoon Signal No.8 is lowered after 2:00 p.m. of the

day, all scheduled lessons will be cancelled.

3) When Rainstorm Black Warning is issued:

All scheduled lessons will be suspended.

When Rainstorm Black Warning is lowered at/before 2:00 p.m. of the

day, lessons will be resumed as normal 3 hours after the Rainstorm

Black Warning is lowered. When Rainstorm Black Warning is lowered

after 2:00 p.m. of the day, all scheduled lessons will be cancelled.

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RSPA - 2014年課程附表

冬季課程 1月至 3月

春季課程 4月至 6月

RSPA音樂慶典 6月 14日

暑期課程 7月至 8月

秋季課程 9月至 11月

RSPA音樂慶典 11月 8日

小組課程學費 – 8/課堂

課程 級別 課程時間 學費

1. 大提琴

2. 吉他

3. 鼓

4. 鍵盤

5. 小提琴

初級

50 分鐘

$550

一級 - 三級 $550

四級 -五級 $750

六級 -八級 $900

6. Hip Hop/Jazz舞蹈

各級 90 分鐘 $900/9課堂

7. Hip Hop/Jazz舞蹈

初級 60 分鐘 $675/9課堂

個別教授課程學費 – 4/課堂

課程 級別 課程時間 學費

1. 大提琴

2. 吉他

3. 鼓

4. 鍵盤

5. 小提琴

初級 - 三級

30 分鐘 $600

四級

50 分鐘

$920

五級 $1,000

六級 $1,100

七級

60分鐘 $1,500

八級 $1,600

6. 聲樂 7. 視唱 101

一級 - 三級

60 分鐘 $1,000

8. 樂理 一級 - 三級

45分鐘 $600

租音樂室練習 30 分鐘 $50

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校規：

1． 學生若有資料變更，應在 72 小時內通知學校（如家庭/工作的地址，聯絡電郵或電

話號碼）。

2． 已訂定的課堂，除非在兩星期或以前提出通知，包括所有的學校假期，皆會照常

進行。（詳情請參閱學校假期表）公眾假期則會休課。

3． 學生須按照條颱風或暴雨警告條例指示上課。

4． 禁止在教室裡吸煙、飲食、拍照、錄音、錄影和派發作商業用途之物品。

5． 凡 14歲以下的學童，必須由監護人/ 成人陪同及接送，RSPA 不承擔看管。只有參加

該課程的學才可以進入課堂。

6． 學生如有損壞課室設備，須負賠償責任，包括樂器、白板、長凳、椅子、地毯、

音響設備等。若有嚴重的欺凌或不當行為造成干擾 / 傷害他人，學校保留在任何情

況下拒絕或終止學生上課的權利。

7． 學生及訪客所帶物品，請妥善自理，如蒙受任何損失，學校恕不承擔。

8． 未經 RSPA 書面批准及確認，學生不得私自轉換課程。學生不得私下與導師安排或

更改上課時間。

9． 在每個課程開始前，學費請以抬頭為「 ICA」之劃線支票繳交學費。支票可用郵遞方

式直接交給 RSPA行政同工或 ICA 辦公室接待員。繳費以支票過戶為準。導師不負

責收取學費。若在任何情況下學費繳費給導師，將被視為不正式繳費。

10． 必須支付整個課程期間的學費。如在繳費期內未能支付費用，學生不獲準出席課

堂。學費以預支方式運作，若因延誤交費造成延遲學生參加課程，後果學生自行負

責，校方並不存任何責任。

11． 完成一個課程後，學生可以终止或申請轉換課程，但必須於至少 2 週前以書面形式

通知學校。

12． 如學生人數小於指定數量，學校有權決定取消或重新安排學生到另一近似課程學

習。

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13． 對於組別課程，學生在預定的時間不出席，視同放棄，而已繳付之費用恕不退還。

如學生缺席四堂或以上而要求復課，學校有權調配學生到另一近似程度的課程。

14． 學校有權保留調動課堂時間、教室及導師之權利。

15． 所有費用不可轉讓，恕不退還。費用如有修改，恕不另行通知。

16． 有需要時，學校有權對上述規定作出修改。

17． 私人授課之學生如要重新安排課堂時間，須在 48小時前發出書面通知並在校長和教師的

批准後才能確定。學生如在沒有正式通知而自行缺席，該次課當收費將不獲退回。

學校颱風和暴雨的安排

1. 在三號颱風訊號或紅色暴雨警告發出：所有已訂課程，將照常舉行。

2. 在 8 號颱風訊號：學校暫停所有已訂課程。在下午 2:00 前，當 8 號颱風訊號除下，3 小時後課

程將恢復正常。在下午 2:00 後，當 8 號颱風訊號除下，當天所有已訂課程將被取消。

3. 當發出黑色暴雨警告：在下午 2:00 前，當黑色暴雨警告除下，3 小時後課程將恢復正常。在下

午 2:00 後，當黑色暴雨警告除下，當天所有已訂課程將被取消。

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MESSAGE TO PARENTS

Providing your child with an education in music is an investment in your child’s future. In making it possible for your child to play a musical instrument, you are providing the opportunity for self-expression, creativity, achievement and worship. Numerous studies indicate that parental attitude, support and involvement are important factors in a child’s ability to successfully learn to play and enjoy music. This information is designed to assist you in giving your child the best support possible for his/her musical endeavors. Like any skill, interest counts far more than talent. Benefits for Your Child

Music participation enhances: - problem solving

- teamwork

- goal setting

- poise

- self-expression

- co-ordination

- memory skills

- self-esteem

- concentration

- enjoyment and recreation

- praise & worship

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How You Fit In

Always keep in mind that your support is a key element in your child’s success with music study.

Schedule Practice Times Music achievement requires effort over a long period of time. You can help your child by: - Providing a quiet place in which to practice - Accompanying young children when they practice - Remaining nearby during practice times for older children as often as possible - Scheduling a consistent, daily time for practice - Praising your child’s efforts and achievements

What To Do To give your child the best possible support, you should: - encourage your child to play for family & friends - offer compliments and encouragement regularly - expose your child to a wide variety of music, including concerts and

recitals - encourage your child to talk to you about his/her lessons - make sure your child’s instrument is in working order - allow your child to play many pieces of music, not just study pieces - listen to your child practice and acknowledge improvement - help build a personal music library - try to get your child to make a minimum two year commitment to

his/her music study

What Not to Do Your child’s musical progress will be greatly enhanced if you: - don’t use practice as punishment - don’t insist that your child play for others if he/she doesn’t want to - don’t ridicule or make fun of less than perfect performance - don’t start your child on an instrument that’s in poor working order or

condition - don’t expect rapid progress and development in the beginning

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If Your Child Loses Interest - don’t panic - discuss the situation with your child to determine why his/her interest

is declining - talk to your child’s music teacher to see what might be done to

rekindle his/her enthusiasm - encourage your child to stick with lessons for an agreed period of time - offer increased enthusiasm and support

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TESTIMONY FROM THE STUDENTS

Ian Yong

I started my lessons with RSPA at around April last year. For this past 11 months, I’ve learned how to sing and practice properly. Previously I used to have a vocal range of 3 octaves, but after taking the lessons, I’ve now achieved a range of 5 octaves. I also feel I can serve God with a better voice in the ministry of worship.

Mimi Ho

Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. (Psalm 33:3 NIV)

I started to learn to play the drumset a couple of years ago, totally clueless why I did it with a passion until I came to ICA and saw the worship team on fire on the stage...

I wanted to be like them, playing for the Lord.

Yet when it's my turn to be on stage, I became acutely aware that despite the exams and performances I had gone through in the past, I needed to multiply my talents. That's exactly when RSPA came in to provided a teacher that shares with me other dimensions in drumming. Praise the Lord, I'm learning new things during the class and it helps to improve my skills and confidence for my music journey! ^.^

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Charis Teo

Even though I have only been taking piano lessons with RSPA for half a year, I think it led me to see music more broadly.

I also find that my teacher is open to questions and gives me thorough explanations, which helped me understand music better.

Kavinda De Alwis

We thank God for the opportunity our son Kavinda had in Learning the piano through RSPA. He has been attending for over a year now, and has learnt to play many songs and chords in the process.

Pastor Morris has taken time to make piano lessons interesting and fun. Kavinda looks forward to his lesson every week.

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Deirdre Tam

One day my daughter, Deirdre, told me that she wanted to learn the guitar. My first reaction was that her fingers will hurt and grow calluses. However, she said it was OK and wouldn't mind the pain.

So I began to look for a guitar teacher. Deep down, I was hoping to find a Christian teacher to teach her Christian songs, so that one day she can lead worship at church. Right at that time, I received the notice from

Renaissance School of Performing Arts about the new course in Sept 2012. We found that the timing was good, she could go after Sunday school. Another good thing was that her Dad also wanted to learn the guitar. What a good opportunity for both father and daughter to learn a new instrument together!

To my amazement, they could play “Silent Night” together at Christmas time, only after two and a half months of lessons. Even though the break between the semesters was more than a month long, Deirdre still practiced guitar on her own and searched on line for songs she liked. I realized that she had finally found the musical instrument she loved. Recently, Deirdre and her friend were responsible for performing 3 songs at school as a duo.

Deirdre played the guitar and her friend played the piano, and they both sang as well. I am really proud of her for learning so well in such a short time, and I am looking forward to her leading worship at church one day. Praise the Lord!

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CONTACT US

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Classes will only open if the minimum number of students in each class is fulfilled. Please submit registration form with full cheque payment payable to “ICA” at the information booth or by mail. For further information:

Renaissance School of Performing Arts International Christian Assembly 1/F Workingberg Commercial Building 41-47 Marble Road, North Point, HK Tel: 2527 2270 Fax: 2865 6897 Email: rspa@icahk.org Facebook page: ICA RSPA Website: http: //www.icahk.org/rspa.html Classes are at:

International Christian Assembly (Room 1-4) 8/F Java Commercial Centre No 128 Java Road, North Point (MTR Exit A1) Hong Kong.