DSOBA Music

DSOBA Music Extravaganza 2017

Dear Brothers, Families & Friends:

DSOBA proudly presents this year’s DSOBA Music Extravaganza (DME) 2017. This year’s DME also celebrates the 5th Anniversary of the DSOBA Music Chapter, and the coming together of generations of devotees of music and heritage – fostering an ultimate experience of brotherhood, and harmonic musical excellence. We will also launch a first-time 5th Anniversary commemorative CD ($100 each) at the event so that you can “take our music home” as well!

The DSOBA Music Extravaganza is a unique musical showcase that brings together Diocesan Boys’ School Old Boys of multiple generations to share our passion for music, and features a diverse display of vocal and instrumental talent, and proudly perpetuates our beloved alma mater’s spirit and heritage.

This year’s programme will feature our award-winning choirs and orchestras, leading professional and amateur musicians, leaders from diverse industries and professions, and an age span of six decades, which includes current students of Diocesan Boys’ School’s Primary Division.

Date and Time

Sat 23 September 2017

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM HKT

Location

Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division (Main Hall)

131 Argyle Street

Mongkok, Kowloon

Tickets will go on sale at:

Please note:

1. Tickets are HKD200 (plus handling charge) each
2. Free seating only. Seats will be made available on a first come first served basis.
3. We regret to inform you that there will be strictly no parking available that day at the premises. No exceptions will be made.

We hope you can join us on this special occasion!

With warm regards,

Dr. Simon Tang, ’92

DSOBA Music Chairman, 2017-2018

DSOBA Music Extravaganza 2016

DSOBA proudly presents this year’s DSOBA Music Extravaganza (DME) 2016. 

The DSOBA Music Extravaganza is a unique music showcase that brings together Diocesan Boys’ School Old Boys of multiple generations to share our passion for music, feature a diverse display of vocal and instrumental talent, and proudly perpetuate our beloved alma mater’s spirit and heritage. Our recipe includes award-winning choirs and orchestras, leading professional and amateur musicians, leaders from diverse industries and professions, and an age span of six decades. All of that signify absolute devotion and passion. The concert also features music groups from other leading institutions who share our passion for music, fostering an ultimate experience of friendships, cultural exchange, and music excellence.

This year’s 2016 event is also a celebration of 95th anniversary of DSOBA. DSOBA Music Subcommittee (also known as DSOBA Music), will feature music sensation from nine decades of Broadway, musicals, and variety of showtunes. Joining us on this special ocassion will be guest performers from Diocesan Old Girls’ Association (DOGA), Heep Yunn Old Girls’ Association (HYOGA), Diocesan Choral Society, and young musicians from Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division. 

Date: September 24, 2016

Time: 4:30pm

Venue: Yunni & Maxine Pao Auditorium, Diocesan Boys’ School, 131 Argyle Street, Mongkok, Hong Kong

*No parking is available

General Tickets ($250 and $150) will go on sale via HK Ticketing on August 24th, 2016. 

Sponsorships at Platimum, Gold, and Silver levels will be available. Sponsorship forms should be sent to Karen Cheung by email dsoba.music2016@gmail.com or by post to Diocesan School Old Boys’ Association Limited, 131 Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Please contact Karen Cheung or Evonika Koo at 2713-5268 for sponsorship related inquires.

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Thank you for your kind support!

Simon Tang ’92 & Horace Mui ’94

Co-Chairs DME 2016 Organizing Committee

Chair & Vice-Chair DSOBA Music

A Cappella Jam with Il DBros and Harvard Krokodiloes

Dear Members & Friends of DSOBA:

DSOBA Music is proud to present a special a cappella jam featuring:

•Il DBroS – The A Cappella Group of DSOBA, and
•Harvard Krokodiloes – Oldest all-male acappella group from Harvard University; one of the most prestigious and oldest collegiate a cappella groups in the United States

http://www.hkfringeclub.com/en/whatson/625

Date: June 29, 2015 (Monday)
Time: 8pm
Venue: Fringe Dairy, Fringe Club of Hong Kong, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central
Tickets: $250 (including one standard drink) available at Fringe Club Box Office (852) 2521 7251. Limited seats, first-come-first-served.

Take advantage of this rare music occasion and come have a good time!

Cheers,

Simon Tang ’92
Co-Chair of DSOBA Music; Founder of Il DBroS
Member of DSOBA General Committee 2015-2016

DBS Homecoming Concerts 2015

[Details and Sponsorship Form]

DSOBA Music Extravaganza 2015 – Sponsors

Dear Old Boys, Parents & Friends of DBS:


In an effort to celebrate this inaugural DSOBA Music Extravaganza 2015 event on April 25, 2015 at 7:30pm, we are preparing a special event booklet for the event not only to introduce the program, but also to illustrate what DSOBA Music is about and who we are.


In addition to sponsorship and ticket sales, another way to support our event and DSOBA Music is to place advertisements on this special event booklet. A full-page Ad is HKD 2000, and a half-page Ad is HKD 1000. Please find the attached order form. Please email dsoba.music2015@gmail.com or contact Sonia Huen or Maggie Ho of DSOBA office at 2713-5268 for further inquiries.


We are grateful for your generous support and look forward to seeing you on April 25!


Yours Sincerely,

DSOBA Music & DME 2015 Organization Committee

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DSOBA Music Extravaganza 2015

Dear Old Boys, Parents & Friends of DBS Community:

You are cordially invited to attend a very special concert hosted by DSOBA Music –
 
DSOBA Music Extravaganza 2015: A Concert to Celebrate a League of Music Heroes
 

Date   :   April 25, 2015 (Saturday)
Time   :   7:30pm
Venue :  Yunni & Maxine Pao Auditorium, Diocesan Boys’ School, 131 Argyle Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
 

The DSOBA Music Extravaganza is a unique music showcase that brings together Diocesan Boys’ School Old Boys’ of multiple generations to share our passion for music, feature a diverse display of vocal and instrumental talent, and proudly perpetuate our beloved alma mater’s spirit and heritage. Our recipe includes award-winning choirs and orchestras, leading professional and amateur musicians, leaders from diverse industries and professions, age span of six decades. All of that signify absolute devotion and passion. The concert also features music groups from other leading institutions who share our passion for music, fostering an ultimate experience of friendships, cultural exchange, and music excellence.
 

Our 2015 inaugural event’s guest invitees will include alumni from Diocesan Girls’ School (DGS), Heep Yunn School (HYS), and St. Paul’s Co-educational College (SPCC). The concert will also feature music groups from DBS Primary Division and DBS Secondary Division.

Seats are limited. The ticket request form and the Sponsorship form (See attached) should be sent to Sonia Huen or Maggie Ho by email dsoba.music2015@gmail.com or by post to Diocesan School Old Boys’ Association Limited, 131 Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong by April 10th.
 

We greatly appreciate kind support by sponsors to ensure a successful event & more wonderful DSOBA Music events to come. To show our token of appreciation, we have organized a special cocktail reception for sponsors & VIP guests starting at 6:30pm.
 

Please contact Sonia Huen or Maggie Ho at 2713-5268 for further inquiries.
 

We look forward to seeing you in this memorable evening!
 

With warmest regards,
 
DSOBA Music
& DSOBA Music Extravaganza 2015 Organizing Committee

(Ticket Order and Sponsorship Form)   (Poster)

HKSKH Schools Alumni Choral Festival – Jun 20

Dear Fellow Old Boys:

You are cordially invited to attend a special concert hosted by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (香港聖公會) –

The First HKSKH Schools Alumni Choral Festival (the “Festival”)

Date & Time:  Jun 20, 2015 (Sat) 2:00pm
Venue: Yunni & Maxine Pao Auditorium, Diocesan Boys’ School, 131 Argyle Street, Mongkok, Kowloon

The Festival is an unprecedented joint school music event uniting eight schools under the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (HKSKH), namely Bishop Hall Jubilee School, Diocesan Boys’ School, Diocesan Girls’ School, Heep Yun School, St. Paul’s College, St. Paul’s Co-educational College, St. Stephen’s College and St. Stephen’s Girls’ College.  For the first time, alumni choirs and orchestras from these schools will all get together to perform on the same stage. 

Besides being a musical concert, the Festival is also a major charitable event.  Proceeds from the concert will be contributed to the HKSKH educational fund to aid needy schools under the HKSKH.

The Festival is going to make its debut at the DBS Auditorium on Jun 20, 2015.  The DSOBA Choir will be performing three pieces at the Festival.  Both our DSOBA Choir and DSOBA Orchestra will also join with other alumni choirs and orchestras to perform at the finale! 

For further information of the Festival, please also visit:  https://www.facebook.com/hkskhalumnichoral

1.       TICKETS – Only a limited number of tickets have been allocated to the DSOBA.  If you are interested in attending the concert on Jun 20, please send the completed Ticket Request Form (attached) together with your cheque made payable to ‘香港聖公會‘ by post to Sonia Huen / Maggie Ho (Tel: 2713-5268) at the DSOBA Office (address: DSOBA c/o Diocesan Boy’s School, 131 Argyle Street, Mongkok, Kowloon) by June 5, 2015.  For a donation of HK$500 or HK$1000, you will be entitled to one ticket.  Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.  Sonia and Maggie will help us to consolidate the forms and submit them to HKSKH. 

2.       SPONSORSHIP & RECEIPTS – if you are interested in further supporting the Festival through sponsorship, please also complete the Sponsorship Form attached.  Official receipts (for both tickets and sponsorship) for tax deduction purposes are available upon request.  Sponsorship and official receipts will be handled by HKSKH.  Please contact Christine Lee (Tel: 2713-9983) of HKSKH for further enquiries regarding sponsorship and official receipts.

Look forward to seeing you at this meaningful event!!
 
With warmest regards,

DSOBA Music

[Sponsorship Form]  [Ticket Request Form]

DSOBA Music E-Newsletter – Issue November 2014

Dear brothers,

Thanks for everyone’s support with our music newsletter launch in August! We are proud to announce our new November issue of the DSOBA Music E-newsletter. It will include a quick update of the recent performances and events that DSOBA music members has involved; great results and milestones our current boys have achieved in music; also a summary of the exciting events that we have scheduled ahead of us. An electronic copy of the E-newsletter is attached below and is posted on the DSOBA site for your viewing.
  
Please enjoy!
  
Cheers,
 
DSOBA music subcommittee 2014

(Newsletter)

DSOBA Music E-Newsletter – First Issue July 2014

Dear Brothers.

Since its establishment, DSOBA Music has embarked on an amazing journey, extending Diocesan Music beyond our very own school years, bringing brothers back from all corners of the world. Over the years, DSOBA Music has made significant progress and achieved encouraging success, be it performances or competitions, and DSOBA Music could not have accomplished as much if it were not for this brotherhood.

As such, in hopes of strengthening our bond and to reconnect with more brothers, DSOBA Music has decided to reach out by publishing regular issues of E-Newsletters. By providing a structured means to update you all on our forthcoming events and our latest initiatives, we hope that you will share our passion and enthusiasm for Diocesan Music.

Presented with pride, therefore, please find attached the very first issue of the DSOBA Music E-Newsletter with highlight on our recent achievements and exciting updates. If you are interested in participating in these meaningful events or joining one of our fine ensembles, do follow our e-Newsletter on a regular basis and contact us for details (refer to the last page of the attached E-Newsletter for the right contacts).

This amazing journey will not be as rewarding if we do not have you all to share our experience with. We reach out to you via this E-Newsletter, hoping that one day, our music will reach you too. We present: the First Issue (July 2014) of the DSOBA Music E-Newsletter.

Cheers,

DSOBA Music Sub-committee

(E-Newsletter)