Shape Songs – Hong Kong New Music Ensemble

As part of our 15th anniversary celebrations, HKNME has made a fresh commitment to invigorating our community and education programs for young people. Curated by artist/composer Samson Young, HKNME will commission 20 short duets for students aged 4-8 years old and their teachers/mentors. Diverse musical approaches will be celebrated, and may include graphic scores, game pieces, as well as traditionally-notated works. The scores will be published internationally, together with fun and original illustrations by local printmakers from Hong Kong, at the end of the project. These illustrations will also form part of the performance programme. Shapes Songs aims to bring together young students, passionate professional musicians, and a group of inspired composers to explore contemporary music and aesthetics in a fun and inspiring way.