Horizon in Motion
Summer Academy 2026

15-25 July | Hong Kong Academy, Sai Kung

Cello

Joanna KIELAR

Horn

Manuel EGGER
Jan JANKOVIC

Violin

Gia JASHVILI
Stefan PLEWNIAK
Bartosz ZACHLOD

Piano

Guitar

Daniel MÜLLER
You WU

Flute

Matea ŠKARIĆ

Harp

Gwyneth WENTINK

Nareh ARGHAMANYAN
Avedis KOUYOUMDJIAN

General Information

Horizon in Motion – Summer Academy offers talented young musicians from Hong Kong the opportunity to study with renowned international professors in an inspiring environment amidst the scenic natural surroundings of Sai Kung. Participants receive individual one-on-one lessons and take part in chamber music projects.

ACADEMY KEY INFORMATION

  • Date: 15 – 25 July 2026

  • Venue: Hong Kong Academy, Sai Kung

  • Instruments: Guitar / Piano / Horn /
    Violin / Cello /Flute / Harp

  • 2-3 students per professor

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Age between 10 - 20 years old as of 31 December 2026

  • Achieved ABRSM Grade 7 or above

  • Curiosity in music

  • Priority to Hong Kong ID holders

COST

All costs of Horizon in Motion – Summer Academy 2026 will be borne by LINA Foundation.

INSTRUMENTS

Students must bring their own instruments. Harp and piano students will be provided with a proper instrument to use during the camp.

Key Dates


1 March 2026

Student Application Deadline


End of March 2026

Student Allocation Announcement


April – June 2026

Communication with professors for repertoire and lesson goals


15 – 24 July 2026

Horizon in Motion – Summer Academy in Hong Kong Academy, Sai Kung (no classes on 18 - 19 July)


25 July 2026, 11am

Final Concert at Theatre, Hong Kong Academy, Sai Kung; followed by Lunch Reception in the Grand Ballroom at WM Hotel, Sai Kung

Academy Schedule


10:00 – 11:00

Bodywork


Private lessons with professors

11:00 – 13:00


Lunch at Cafeteria, Hong Kong Academy, Sai Kung (lunches will be provided by Hong Kong Academy)

13:00 – 14:00


Group lessons (chamber music, improvisation, Masters Insights Series and more)

14:00 - 16:00

*Bus Service provided between designated MTR stations of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories and Hong Kong Academy, Sai Kung

Audition Requirements

Deadline: 1 March 2026

Video recording required (up to 10 minutes): one slow and one virtuous piece of two different periods showcasing musicality and technique.

  • RECORDING GUIDELINES:

    • Use MP4, MPEG, MOV, or WMV formats.

    • Video resolution should be at least 720p for clarity.

    • Ensure the candidate and instrument are clearly visible throughout the performance

    • Each video must be less than 1GB

    • Camera position can use landscape or portrait view. The camera should be static with candidate and instrument clearly in view.  The candidate’s face (either facing the camera or in profile) should be visible throughout the performance. Accompanists (if used) should also be in view. However, the candidate should be the main focus if viewing both is not possible.  It is also important for the jury to be able to hear the candidate and any accompaniment in appropriate balance

    • The candidate can choose where the recording takes place. This can be the candidate’s school, home, their teacher’s studio, or any other location where appropriate space and instruments are available (including piano for any accompaniment)

Faculty Information

CELLO

‍ ‍Joanna KIELAR

FLUTE

GUITAR

‍ ‍You WU

HARP

HORN

PIANO

VIOLIN

COLLABORATIVE ARTISTS

How to Apply

Submit applications online via a Google Form.

  1. A Gmail account is required for the application.

  2. Fill in the Google Form.

  3. Prepare early to avoid upload delays close to the deadline.

  • Horizon in Motion – Summer Academy 2026
    Important Information for Parents, Guardians and Participants

    Dear Parents, Guardians and Participants,

    Welcome to the Horizon in Motion – Summer Academy 2026! Please take a moment to review the following information about this year’s Academy.

    ACADEMY FEES & ATTENDANCE

    • All costs of Horizon in Motion – Summer Academy 2026 will be borne by LINA Foundation Limited.

    • Unfortunately, we cannot arrange make-up classes for missed sessions due to scheduling constraints.

    WEATHER ARRANGEMENTS

    • Academy continues during Typhoon Signal No. 1/3 or Amber Rainstorm warnings.

    • Academy is suspended if Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Red/Black Rainstorm warnings are issued by 5.30 am.

    • If severe weather develops during the Academy, we'll keep all participants safe. For younger participants we will contact parents/guardians to arrange pickup.

    • While we understand weather cancellations are disappointing, replacement sessions cannot be provided.

    TRANSPORTATION

    • If you/your child misses the Academy bus, please arrange alternative transport to the venue.

    • Transportation reimbursements are not available.

    OUR TEACHING TEAM

    • Occasionally, we may arrange qualified substitute teachers due to unforeseen circumstances.

    • All substitutes will be equally qualified and passionate about music education.

    PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

    We love capturing memories! Photos and videos may be taken throughout the Academy – including lessons, rehearsals, performances and concerts – and may be used for:

    • Our internal documentation and archives

    • Our website

    These materials help us preserve wonderful moments. Where photos or videos are shared publicly – for example on our website – we will not display your/your child’s name unless you have given us separate permission to do so.

    Please also note that anything we post online may be accessible globally and stored by third-party platforms on servers outside Hong Kong.

    If you prefer yourself/your child not be photographed or filmed at all, just let us know in writing to info@linafoundation.hk at least 48 hours before the Academy starts.

    HEALTH & SAFETY

    • Participants (or parents/guardians of participants under 18) are kindly asked to inform us of any medical conditions, allergies or special needs prior to the start of the Academy.

    • In the event of an emergency, we will seek appropriate medical care and contact the participant’s parent/guardian (for participants under 18), or their designated emergency contact (for adult participants).

    • All medical information will be kept strictly confidential.

    OUR ACADEMY COMMUNITY

    • We welcome all participants regardless of background, ability or beliefs.

    • We foster a caring, inclusive environment where every participant can thrive.

    • We encourage respect and kindness among all participants.

    • Should any challenges arise, we'll work together with you to find the best solution.

    PRIVACY

    We take your privacy seriously! All personal data collected in connection with the Horizon in Motion - Summer Academy 2026 is handled in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap.486) of Hong Kong. Here is what you need to know:

    • What we collect and why: We collect registration details, emergency contact information, medical information as well as photos and videos. These are used only for the purposes described in these Terms – running the Academy safely, keeping records and the publication purposes set out in the Photos and Videos section above.

    • Who sees your data: Only those directly involved in running the Academy – such as our teaching and administrative teams – will have access to your information. Medical details are kept strictly confidential and shared only where necessary for your/your child’s safety. Photos and videos may be shared publicly only as described in the Photos and Videos section above.

    • Your Choice: Some information is essential – basic registration details (such as your/your child’s name, date of birth, and contact information) are required for enrollment, and without these we would be unable to register your/your child’s participation. We also ask that you share any relevant medical conditions, allergies, or special needs with us before the Academy begins – this is not a legal obligation, but it is an important one for your/your child’s safety, and we may not be able to take responsibility for incidents arising from conditions that have not been disclosed to us.. All other permissions in these Terms – including the use of photos and videos for publication – are entirely optional, and you can opt out at any time as described above.

    • Access and correction: You are welcome at any time to ask us what personal data we hold about you/your child, or to correct anything that is not quite right.

    Just reach out to our Office Manager:

    Email: info@linafoundation.hk

    Phone: +852 2154 7559

    By enrolling in the Academy – whether on your own behalf or on behalf of your child – and through your/your child’s attendance, you acknowledge that you’ve read and accepted these Terms and Conditions.

    Kind regards,

    LINA Foundation Limited