Music
In-heritage Philharmonic Orchestra
With a shared vision for excellence, Princeton Assessments joins crescendo with In-heritage Philharmonic, orchestrating a symphony of educational and cultural excellence. Supporting the hallmarks of a whole-person and all-round development of students, we recognise and foster the talents unearthed through music, visual arts, and academic competitions.
Founded in 2020 in Hong Kong, In-heritage Philharmonic is led by a team of renowned musicians. Mr. CHIU Tsang-Hei, the Artistic Advisor of the In-heritage Philharmonic, is a renowned music maker in Hong Kong who serves as the Music Director for Hong Kong pop superstars and develops emerging music talents. The Orchestra Advisory Committee is formed by Hong Kong’s prominent leaders with high credibility that includes Dr. Ko Wing-Man, GBS, JP, Mr. Kenneth Fok Kai-Kong, JP, Professor Alice Chiu Tsang Hok Wan, Hon. Doctor, BBS, JP, Mr. Fung Hing-Wang, SBS, School Supervisor Leung Siu-Tong, MH, Dr. Margaret Chung Wai-Ling, and Dr. Tang Kam Tim.
Under the guidance of Maestro Fan Ting, our Artistic Director and Conductor, In-heritage Philharmonic is a beacon of musical excellence. He also serves as Music Director for the Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief Conductor of the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet. Maestro Fan Ting is the founding faculty of the Orchestral Technique Class at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and teaches at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Baptist University. He has also founded the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, which has become one of the most recognised youth orchestras in Asia.
Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of musicians by showcasing the young talents of Hong Kong on a global stage. Since our inception, we have organised numerous performances, including concerts, talent shows, and master classes. We actively collaborate with major music entities in the Greater Bay Area and worldwide to promote Hong Kong music internationally.
Memorabilia
Below is a curated selection of concert and talent show highlights that promise to deliver an unforgettable musical experience.
Glanced Memorabilia: Soundtracks with love and memories
2023 Show Your Talent: Cho Wing Tsun
2023 Show Your Talent: Michelle Kwong
2021 Show Your Talent: Highlights
Royal Princeton In-heritage Philharmonic International Music Competition consists of two rounds. The first round will assess the online music videos, from which a shortlist of participants will be selected to perform live. These participants will advance to the Grand Finale, where their in-person performances will be judged. The top winners will be invited to attend the esteemed Royal Princeton In-heritage Philharmonic Top Winners Ceremony, which will be held on Saturday, 7th June 2025, at HKPC Conference Hall, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong.
Top winners, having achieved the highest scores in their respective school year levels, are set to receive prestigious Royal Princeton Scholarships. Those top winners who achieve our Royal Princeton Super Cup Top Award may earn the full packages with scholarships, air tickets, meals, and accommodation for prestigious summer courses at Cambridge University and Oxford University in the UK! Through participating in this competition, students may potentially open the doors to scholarships, prestigious summer course packages, award ceremonies, gifted programmes, further performances, and opportunities for admission to preferred universities.
We are proud to announce that the Royal Princeton In-heritage Philharmonic International Music Competition 2025 will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of international judges, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise from around the globe. The leading international panel heads are Mr. Fan Ting, Ms. Bobbie Zhang, Dr. Andrew Hon, and Mr. Stephen J. Scott from Australia. Their collective experience and unique insights will ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of the talented participants, further elevating the prestige, and maintaining the highest standards of excellence throughout the competition.
Awards and Top Winners Ceremony
Registration
- Participants’ information
- The full name of the song, the composer, and/or the original singer
- Participants’ informationThe full name of the song, the composer, and/or the original singer
- Participants’ unlisted YouTube, Vimeo or bilibili video hyperlinks.
- Click this hyperlink to register this competition for individual participants, and pay the fee online.
- Submit an unlisted YouTube, Vimeo or bilibili video hyperlink when registering via the Online Registration Form.
- Submit the full name of the song, the composer, and/or the original singer.
- Can sing or play instruments individually; or
- Can sing or play instruments in an ensemble.
- Classical
- Non-classical (e.g., Pop)
- The participants can participate in both classical and pop music competitions and they apply separately for each type.
- An individual performance may be either unaccompanied or accompanied (but the accompaniment should be played if the composer wrote one and a suitable accompanist is available).
- Any accompaniment may be live or through a backing track. Use of backing tracks would not be considered an ensemble performance.
- Singers who choose to accompany themselves (e.g., on the guitar or piano) should be assessed for their singing only.
- For classical music performances, formal attire is mandatory for the recording.
- For pop music performances, smart causal or formal attire is recommended for the recording.
- range of technical and musical skills demonstrated;
- accuracy of playing the notes and rhythm (in notated music), OR quality of improvisation (in music that is not notated);
- choice and control of tempo (in an individual performance), OR ensemble coordination (in an ensemble performance);
- sensitivity to phrasing and expression; and
- technical control of the instrument.
The recording must be clear and stable. When recording your performance, it is essential to adjust the lighting to prevent blurring and ensure optimal video clarity.
- The video must NOT be edited or enhanced post-recording to ensure authenticity. Participants must refrain from any post-production or editing of their performance video, as such actions are grounds for disqualification from the competition.
- AI-generated methods are prohibited.
- The video must not incorporate any copyrighted issues. Additionally, the content of video must be free of any offensive or inappropriate elements, including but not limited to hate speech, graphic violence, or explicit content. Any submission found to contain copyrighted or inappropriate issues will be disqualified from the competition.
- Please note that disqualified submissions will not be eligible for refunds.
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