23 Oct (Tue)
A Poland delegation, The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań, visited The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) on 23 October 2018.
The Office introduced HKAPA to the delegation and arranged a guided tour. Professor Nancy Yuen, Head of Vocal Studies, met with the delegation to enhance the academic exchange in vocal studies. Professor Clarence Mak, Associate Dean of the School of Music, and Professor Yiu Song-lam, Head of Woodwind, Brass and Percussion, gave a detailed introduction on teaching and learning of School of Music and conducted academic exchange with the delegation. The delegation visited the class and watched students’ practices. At the end, members of the delegation met with Professor Adrian Walter AM, Director of HKAPA, to have an in-depth discussion on the development of music education, student recruitment as well as student training.