HKVC In collaboration with ABRSM

Solo Singing Competition cum Masterclass

You bring one voice. Two adjudicators bring a lifetime of listening. This is where the two meet.

Register your voice

The voice

One voice, ready to be heard.

The Solo Singing Competition-cum-Masterclass (Solo CCM) completely redefines the traditional youth competition by shifting the focus from winning a trophy to embracing continuous personal development.

In collaboration with the ABRSM, this innovative platform bridges the gap between rigorous evaluation and live performance art — your one song, taken seriously as art.

Two young singers holding microphones before a large audience at an HKVC programme
A conductor applauding among students at an HKVC event

The listener

Two adjudicators, one international expert.

Each competition session features two adjudicators, including one international expert — world-class evaluation from diverse artistic perspectives.

Here, the judges do not retreat behind a score sheet. Following each round, they interact directly with participants to elevate vocal technique and stage presence.

The masterclass

Where the two chairs
face each other

The moment your song ends, the learning begins. Critique becomes coaching — immediate, constructive, and yours to keep.

  • Instant coaching

    Apply new techniques on the spot, right after your performance.

  • Adjudication sheets

    Detailed written feedback from the judging panel guides your development.

  • Individual certificates

    A professionally printed certificate recognises your effort and achievement.

  • A learning partner

    You are treated as a partner in learning, never just a competitor.

Repertoire & categories

Five stages,
one ascent

Participants perform one song from the ABRSM Singing or Singing for Musical Theatre exam syllabuses — any grade or diploma level, chosen with your vocal teacher. Categories follow your age and academic year.

  1. Preparation

    K2 – K3

  2. Junior Primary

    P1 – P3

  3. Senior Primary

    P4 – P6

  4. Junior Secondary

    F1 – F3

  5. Senior Secondary

    F4 – F6

Repertoire references: ABRSM Singing syllabus · ABRSM Singing for Musical Theatre syllabus

Awards & assessment

Every mark earned, everyone recognised.

HKVC firmly believes competition is a process for personal growth. Every participant receives an award based on the adjudicators' professional evaluation — there is no limit on the number of awards in each category.

Gold
Score 80 or above
Silver
Score 70 – 79
Bronze
Score 50 – 69
A conductor and school choir members celebrating together after an HKVC event

The record so far

First staged December 2025

The inaugural Solo Singing Competition-cum-Masterclass was staged in December 2025 and concluded to a notably positive response from participants and the local vocal community. The event integrated high-level performance with pedagogical growth.

A key highlight was the collaboration with the ABRSM, which gave singers a precious opportunity to refine technique and stylistic interpretation. The CCM format bridged the gap between exam preparation and live stage experience.

Preparations are underway for the next edition in December 2026. Register your interest below and we will write to you as soon as details are confirmed.

A school choir with arms raised performing in a bright atrium at an HKVC programme in December 2025
Fig. 1 The ensemble a soloist steps out of.
Young singers holding black music folders, singing into microphones at an HKVC programme in December 2025
Fig. 2 Score in hand, eyes up.
Two young presenters with microphones and scripts introducing a choir performance at an HKVC programme in December 2025
Fig. 3 Two voices out front, the choir behind.

The hero photograph is from the inaugural Solo Singing Competition-cum-Masterclass, December 2025. Figures 1–3 show other HKVC programmes from the same month, not the competition itself. A fuller set of Solo CCM images will be published with the next announcement.

Registration

A chair is waiting for your voice.

Four things and you are entered: the participant's profile, the competition category, the chosen repertoire, and a parent or guardian's consent.

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Participant profile
02
Competition category
03
Repertoire
04
Contact & consent

Registration for the December 2026 edition opens with the next announcement. Questions: hkicf@hkvchorus.org

Participant profile
Competition category
Repertoire

One song from the ABRSM Singing or Singing for Musical Theatre syllabus — any grade or diploma level, chosen with your vocal teacher.

Accompaniment
Contact & consent

For participants under 18, a parent or guardian completes this section.

Fees and payment are confirmed by email once your entry is received.