Performing in the concert will be Police Band, Police Choir and the Chinese Orchestra of the Police Chinese Culture Club. The assistant principal percussionist of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Mr Ronald Chin, will lead the Hong Kong Drum Ensemble to give a Chinese drum concerto, "Flying Dragon & Leaping Tiger", together with the Police Band. The highlight of the concert would be the performance by an internationally renowned singer, Ms Frances Yip, who will sing golden oldies and her signature tune, "Shanghai Beach".

 

The Director of Music of the Police Band, Superintendent (SP)  Leung Bo-kun, said: "As an official professional band in Hong Kong, the Police Band often attends ceremonies and official functions. Participating in such charity concerts fulfils its mission, i.e. to serve the community rather than to provide entertainment only. For the concert programme, we have arranged some popular classical pieces, such as Pomp and Circumstances March No.1 by Elgar and the Finale of Dvorak's 'New World Symphony'.  The pipes and drums will present their well-known "Highland Cathedral". The most excited experience for the Band will be the appearance of Frances Yip and all band members are rehearsing to get ready for giving a wonderful concert with the highest standard."

 

The Public Relations Manager of the Police Choir, Ms Yiu Mei-hing, commented: "The Choir has been established for 36 years. As a member of the Choir, it is an honour for me to take part in the event to celebrate the Force Anniversary and raise funds for both the Children's Cancer Foundation and the Helping Hands.

 

"The Choir has projected the positive image of the Force by participating in charity activities, allowing the public to understand more about police officers' lives besides their duties. The Choir treasures the opportunity offered by the concerts to show love and care to the elderly and children in sickness."

 

The Conductor of the Chinese Orchestra of the Police Chinese Culture Club, Mr Richard Ng said: "I have been appointed conductor of the Orchestra since 2006. For the past seven years, we have been practising once every week and participating in charity and volunteer performances. All members are devoted to society.  I am very proud that the Orchestra has been invited to participate in the Charity Concert and we will do our best to show the talents of Force members.

 

"The Chinese Orchestra will perform two pieces. The first one, the signature of the Orchestra, 'The General's Command', is the famous movie theme of 'Wong Fei Hung', a heroic character with righteousness. The second, 'Horse Racing', is arranged from an 'Erhu Solo', describing a festival horseracing scene in Mongolia.  The music is bright and exciting with imitation of horse sound in Erhu's special performance techniques."

 

Tickets of the concert are priced at $1,500, $1,000, $600, $300 and $150. Half prices are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above and people with disabilities for tickets of $600 and below. Tickets will be on sale at all URBTIX, starting from March 1.