Students' Handbook (PKC Network) - Secondary 4: Presented by

2022
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Institute of Hong Kong

Senior Secondary
School Music
Students’ Handbook (PKC Network) – Secondary 4
Education
香港高中音樂學院
In-School Programme for

Senior Secondary Music Curriculum
(2022-2025)
Name: ____________________________________
School: ____________________________________
Programme for Senior Secondary Music Curriculum (2022-2025)
Content
Message from the IHKSSSME………….……………………………………….......……………………..…2
The Programme
 Background Information……..……………………………...……………….......……………………....3
 Course Schedule……..……………………………...…………………….......………………………..4-5
 Regulations…………………………….……………………………….......……………………….....6-8
 Instructors & Contacts……………….………………………….......…………………………………....8
 Important Dates…………………………………………………….......……………………………...…9
 Form: Request to be Absent / Leave Early / Arrive Late…………………...…..……………………....10
 Class Arrangement during Adverse Weather….………………….......….......………………................11
 HKDSE (Music) ……………………………………………….......……………………………...........12
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Message from the IHKSSSME
Dear Teachers and Students,
Commencing in 2011, our Institute provides academic courses based on the New Senior Secondary
Music Curriculum of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) for senior secondary school
students. This 3-year course offers music training to students who sit for the HKDSE Music Examination.
Although the foreseeable goal for all of you apparently would be to attain good results in the HKDSE,
more importantly it would be your journey in the study of music and your pleasurable encounter with music.
In this course, you will receive training of musicianship, listening, theory, composition, western music history,
Chinese music, Cantonese opera, and popular music from our experienced tutors specialize in respective music
areas covered in the HKDSE. This course will inspire you to understand more about the fascinating world of
music. You will surely be rewarded for the effort you have put into this course of study.
Leung Mei Ki Maggie
PKC Network Leader (S4),
IHKSSSME
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The Programme
Background Information
Name: In-School Programme for Senior Secondary Music Curriculum (2022-2025)
Timeline: September 2022 – May 2025
Duration: 3 academic years
Content: HKDSE Music
Details for the 2022-2023 Academic Year:
Class Dates: Every Saturday on 10 September 2022 – 17 June 2023 (except school holidays; for the exact
class dates, please refer to the next section)
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Pui Kiu College (Secondary Section)
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Course Schedule (2022-2025)
Network Leader (PKC S4): Leung Mei Ki Maggie
First Semester (September 2022– January 2023)
No. Date Listening and History Composition and Theory
1 10-Sep Aptitude Test; Musicianship (1)

Musicianship (2); Baroque Music: Vocal
2 17-Sep
Genres (1)
3 24-Sep Theory Review
1-Oct National Day Holiday
4 8-Oct Baroque Music: Vocal Genres (2)
5 15-Oct Functional Harmony
6 22-Oct Baroque Music: Instrumental Genres
7 29-Oct Basic Four-Part Writing
8 5-Nov Baroque Music: Analysis
9 12-Nov Non-Harmonic Notes
10 19-Nov Classical Music: Vocal Genres
11 26-Nov Dominant Seventh Diminished Sevenths

Test 1; Classical Music: Instrumental
12 3-Dec
Genres
13 10-Dec Diatonic Sequences and Secondary Dominants
14 17-Dec Classical Music: Analysis
15 24-Dec Modulations & Melodic Writing
31-Dec New Year’s Eve Holiday
16 7-Jan Examination
17 14-Jan Examination Review
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Second Semester (January – June 2023)
No. Date Listening and History Composition and Theory
21-Jan Chinese New Year Holiday
18 28-Jan Romantic Music: Vocal Genres
19 4-Feb Melodic Writing
20 11-Feb Romantic Music: Instrumental Genres (1)
21 18-Feb Harmonising Melody (1)
22 25-Feb Romantic Music: Instrumental Genres (2)
23 4-Mar Harmonising Melody (2)
24 11-Mar 20th-Century Music (1)
25 18-Mar Motive and Rhythm
26 25-Mar Test 2; 20th-Century Music (2)
27 1-Apr Form and Structure
8-Apr Easter Holiday – The Day Following Good Friday
28 15-Apr Composition Master Class
29 22-Apr 20th-Century Music (3)
30 29-Apr Composition Discussion
31 6-May Music Analysis (1)
32 13-May Composition Discussion
33 20-May Medieval Music; The Renaissance
34 27-May Composition Discussion
35 3-Jun Examination
36 10-Jun Examination Review
17-Jun Make-Up Class
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Regulations
Class Behaviours
All students are required to:
 Follow their own school rules, maintain the same level of conduct as one would during normal school
days;
 Switch off the mobile phone during classes;
 Keep the classroom clean and tidy,
 Hand in quality assignments on time; as NO LATE SUBMISSION OF ANY ASSIGNMENTS is
allowed, students should seek ways to hand in their assignments in case of any absence;
 Check emails every week to receive lecture notes and other information from the instructors; and
 NOT to leave the school, eat or drink in classroom during lesson times
Absence & Lateness
 All students are required to attend the course regularly and punctually;
 Student(s) arriving later than 1.00 p.m. will be regarded as LATE; and student(s) arriving later than
1.30 p.m. will be regarded as ABSENT;
 Instructors will take attendance every week; all absences (with or without reasons) will be reported to
the music teacher of your school immediately;
 In case of absence, student(s) should inform the Institute by completing the form “Request to be
Absent/Leave Early/Arrive Late” in Appendix 1 (page 10). Student(s) may photocopy the page, and
hand in the completed form to the instructor at least ONE WEEK BEFORE the date of absence;
 In the case of sick leave, the completed form with medical certificate or parent’s letter should be
submitted IN ONE WEEK from the date of absence;
 No make-up quizzes, tests and examinations will be given to late comers and absentees; and
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 Students should reach over 80% of attendance rate for each semester. Otherwise, they are not allowed to
take the examinations.
Withdrawal
Withdrawals from the course can only be applied through one’s school via the Principal. Please contact your
music teacher.
Evaluation
After the mid-term and final examination (held in January and June 2023 respectively), the Institute will send
an official report to every student and the music teacher. The report will include students’ attendance,
examination results, and comments from instructors.
Grading System
Papers %
Listening 60%
- Assignments 10%
- Quizzes and Tests 10%
- Examination 40%
Creating I 40%
- Assignments 10%
- Quizzes and Tests 15%
- Examination 15%
Total 100%
Change of Personal Particulars
For any change of personal particulars (e.g., address, phone number, emergency contact person, etc.), please
contact the Institute by email immediately.
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Adverse Weather Arrangement
If the Education Bureau (EDB) announces the cancellation of all day or morning school classes due to bad
weather, class(es) will be suspended or cancelled. If the EDB does not announce the cancellation of classes,
please refer to Appendix 2 for class arrangement.
General Enquiry
Email: ihksssme@gmail.com
Website: http://ihksssme.jimdo.com
Core Instructors
LEUNG MEI KI MAGGIE 梁美琪
Contact: maggie.leungmusic@gmail.com
LUK WAI CHUN 陸尉俊

Contact: lukwaichun.lwc@gmail.com
Network Leader
LEUNG MEI KI MAGGIE 梁美琪
Contact: maggie.leungmusic@gmail.com
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Important Dates
S4 Academic Year (2022-2023)
September 2022 – January 2023 Semester 1, Form 4
January – July 2023 Semester 2, Form 4
15 April 2023 Composition Workshop
December 2023 Master Class on Paper 2 (Performance I)
January – July 2024 Semester 2, Form 5
March 2024 Composition Workshop
June 2024 Mock Examination on Paper 2 (Performance I)
Mid-November 2024 Performing I Video (SBA) Submission
Mid-January 2025 Submitting Instrumental Certificate for Exemption
(Paper 4B) (Performing II)
Mid-January 2025 Creating Portfolio Submission
April or May 2025 HKDSE Music Examination
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Appendix 1
Form: Request to be Absent/Leave Early/Arrive Late
To: Network Leader (S4), IHKSSSME
Excuse from Class

To Whom It Man Concern,
I (School: ) cannot attend the
class(es) on ___________________________________ (please write the date(s)) because of the following
reason(s):
( ) School Obligations
Please attach supporting documents and specify reasons with signature of music teacher:
Reasons: _______________________________________________________________________
Signature of music teacher: _______________________________________________________
Name of music teacher: ___________________________________________________________
( ) Sick (please attach medical certificate / parent’s letter)
( ) Other Important Matters
Please attach supporting documents and specify reasons with signature of parent and music teacher:
Reason(s): ______________________________________________________________________
Signature of parent: _____________________________________________________________
Name of parent: _________________________________________________________________
Signature of music teacher: _______________________________________________________
Name of music teacher: ___________________________________________________________
Name of the student: ______________________________ Date: ________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________
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Appendix 2
Class Arrangement during Adverse Weather
Weather condition Class Arrangement when: Class Arrangement when:

Signal is in force or will be in force within Signal is in force during the class
2 hours before the class starts
Proceed as normal
Typhoon signal no.1
Typhoon signal no.3
Typhoon signal no.8 or above Cancelled Suspended immediately
Proceed as normal
Amber rainstorm warning signal
Red/Black rainstorm warning signal Cancelled Proceed as normal
 Class commences as scheduled if the signal is lowered or will be lowered 2 hours prior to the class period
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HKDSE (Music)
Assessment framework for 2025 HKDSE
 Link:
https://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/DocLibrary/HKDSE/Subject_Information/music/2025hkdse-e-music.pdf
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Institute of Hong Kong

In-School Programme for

Message from the IHKSSSME………….……………………………………….......……………………..…2

 Instructors & Contacts……………….………………………….......…………………………………....8

 Form: Request to be Absent / Leave Early / Arrive Late…………………...…..……………………....10

 Class Arrangement during Adverse Weather….………………….......….......………………................11

 HKDSE (Music) ……………………………………………….......……………………………...........12

Message from the IHKSSSME

Dear Teachers and Students,

Leung Mei Ki Maggie

PKC Network Leader (S4),

Name: In-School Programme for Senior Secondary Music Curriculum (2022-2025)

Timeline: September 2022 – May 2025

Duration: 3 academic years

Content: HKDSE Music

Details for the 2022-2023 Academic Year:

class dates, please refer to the next section)

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Pui Kiu College (Secondary Section)

Course Schedule (2022-2025)

Network Leader (PKC S4): Leung Mei Ki Maggie

First Semester (September 2022– January 2023)

No. Date Listening and History Composition and Theory

1 10-Sep Aptitude Test; Musicianship (1)

1-Oct National Day Holiday

4 8-Oct Baroque Music: Vocal Genres (2)

5 15-Oct Functional Harmony

6 22-Oct Baroque Music: Instrumental Genres

7 29-Oct Basic Four-Part Writing

8 5-Nov Baroque Music: Analysis

9 12-Nov Non-Harmonic Notes

10 19-Nov Classical Music: Vocal Genres

11 26-Nov Dominant Seventh Diminished Sevenths

14 17-Dec Classical Music: Analysis

15 24-Dec Modulations & Melodic Writing

31-Dec New Year’s Eve Holiday

17 14-Jan Examination Review

Second Semester (January – June 2023)

No. Date Listening and History Composition and Theory

21-Jan Chinese New Year Holiday

18 28-Jan Romantic Music: Vocal Genres

19 4-Feb Melodic Writing

20 11-Feb Romantic Music: Instrumental Genres (1)

21 18-Feb Harmonising Melody (1)

22 25-Feb Romantic Music: Instrumental Genres (2)

23 4-Mar Harmonising Melody (2)

24 11-Mar 20th-Century Music (1)

25 18-Mar Motive and Rhythm

26 25-Mar Test 2; 20th-Century Music (2)

27 1-Apr Form and Structure

8-Apr Easter Holiday – The Day Following Good Friday

28 15-Apr Composition Master Class

29 22-Apr 20th-Century Music (3)

30 29-Apr Composition Discussion

31 6-May Music Analysis (1)

32 13-May Composition Discussion

33 20-May Medieval Music; The Renaissance

34 27-May Composition Discussion

Name of the student: Date: __