Music

The Choirs and Orchestra have participated in different events throughout the school year, including but not limited to: regular rehearsals, internal and external performances, competitions, anthem singing, workshops and masterclasses. By taking part in these events, students are not only equipped with the technique required to perform high-quality music, but also take the opportunity to build up confidence and leadership skills by organizing these events.

Choir members are divided into different groups by their experience and voicing. The Senior Choir has recently participated in several competitions. Sometimes the student leader would take the role of conductor, leading other singers to perform. Both the Junior and Senior Choirs participate in different local and international competitions to broaden their horizons. Every year we are honoured to have the opportunity to have sharing or lessons with different international musicians including Maria Theresa, Paul Phoenix, The King’s Singers, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge, Meng Da Peng, Suzi Digby, Geoff Weaver, T.J. Harper, Vivian Ip and Elise Bradley. The Senior Mixed Choir was invited to perform recently in the Showcase Concert of Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival 2023 and in the HKSKH Silver Jubilee Concert in July 2023.

The Orchestra and other chamber ensembles formed by different players also actively take part in performances and competitions. The Flute Quartet, String Duet, Brass Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Band all won Gold Award from Joint-School Music Competition 2019. The Symphony Orchestra also was the 2nd runner-up in the Orchestra Final of the said competition. In 2022 Dec, the Orchestra and Choir work with Orchestra and Choir from La Salle College performing Bach’s Cantata 140 – Wachet Auf, ruft uns die stimme.

Our Senior Mixed Choir and Orchestra was invited to perform on different occasions in recent years, including: Holy Trinity Cathedral Fundraising Concert, HKSKH Silver Jubilee Concert, HKSKH Silver Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival Showcase Concert etc.

Our Junior Choir was awarded 1st-Runner Up in both the Chinese Language and Foreign Language category in the 76th Hong Kong School Music Festival. The Senior Boys’ Choir was awarded 2nd-Runner Up in the Chinese Language category in the 76th Hong Kong School Music Festival.

In the Singapore International Choral Festival, our choir earned a Gold Award in the Equal Voice category and a Silver Award in the Mixed Voice category.

After learning from experiencing music, students become self-directed learners with confidence to face the challenges of the world today.

Dance

The BHJS Dance Team, which has accompanied the growth and development of the school, was established for 60 years. The team is active on the stage and has reaped numerous awards and honours in various competitions. Among them, the performances of Chinese Dance and Oriental Dance are the most prominent. The Team has also participated in several exchange programmes in the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and Macau. It was also invited to participate in large-scale events, such as the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and the opening ceremony of the first Hong Kong Games, playing its part in serving Hong Kong. It is believed that the Dance Team will soar even higher in the future.

English Drama

Through the learning and teaching of English Drama, we aim to enhance students’ confidence in speaking English outside the classroom, develop students’ communication skills and foster team spirit.

Once a week, English drama students come together to prepare for the year’s drama competitions including The EMI Drama Festival, the EDB’s Speak Out Act Up (Improv or Radio Drama) and Stories on Stage competitions. Most of the drama training is done from September to March and the competitions from March to May, with the prize presentations in June or July. We often plan group scriptwriting and scene acting for the school’s Info Day in December. It is always a busy year!

During the fall, English drama students are also encouraged to join the Hong Kong Speech Festival in the Dramatic Monologue or Duologue category to gain one-on-one training with the NET teacher, who is a drama specialist. Students will gain self-confidence and better presentation skills when they join our society.

Chinese Drama

The Chinese Drama Team aims to introduce the dramatic arts to students by teaching students to write, direct and act out a play. Through stage techniques and drama appreciation, we hope to inspire creativity in our students, enhance their ability to express themselves, improve their self-confidence and enable them to appreciate art. The team not only focuses on acting techniques, but also provides valuable backstage training. A sense of teamwork and cooperation is created while producing a play.

Our students have been widely recognized in inter-school competitions. They have received applause and appreciation from judges at the Hong Kong School Drama Festival. In the 2022-23 academic year, the production "The Last Encounter" by our Chinese Drama Society received the Outstanding Script Award, Outstanding Director Award, Outstanding Actor Award, Outstanding Audiovisual Effects Award, Outstanding Collaboration Award, and the highly coveted Outstanding Overall Performance Award. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the exceptional talent, dedication, and collaborative spirit of our students. We take great pride in their accomplishments and applaud their commitment to excellence in the performing arts.