These achievements were all the more remarkable in light of the lack of facilities available to the teacher/student participants. The old music room was outdated and small, lacking in most modern conveniences for storage and practice purposes.

The Diocesan School Old Boys' Association (DSOBA) recognized the need for improvements to be made for the future, and decided that fund-raising efforts should be made to make the monies available for the necessary changes.

The Project was earmarked at HK$500,000.00 and part of this amount had already been raised during DSOBA Ball 2000. Further fund-raising efforts are necessary to make up for the remainder.

The concept for this Project was reviewed with the appointed Architect and certain features were identified as core to the total look and facilities to be incorporated in the Project.

It was decided that the Room should have a harmonious balance incorporating a classic appearance with the desired acoustical and high-tech features.

The first requirement has been achieved with the use of wood finishes for the flooring, window louvres, and veneer for the cabinets. These classic features are enhanced and a warm atmosphere is maintained throughout the Room with the use of ivory coloured walls and recessed downlighting.

Acoustical aspects were addressed with the installation of an acoustical tile false ceiling, solid core doors, double-glazed glass panel for the Recording Studio and the use of sound insulation on the window louvres.

The high tech features (to be added) will facilitate the use of computers and audio-visual presentations in future lessons.

The new Music Practice Room now has a practice area that can comfortably accommodate 80 persons and a grand piano.

Other features of the Room include:
- the installation of 7 split air conditioners for a comfortable environment
- a separate storage area for house instruments which also serves as a CD library
- the Music Master's Office cum Recording Studio

The conversion of the Day Boys' Dining Hall into the new Music Practice Room left a new problem. Another location for the dining hall had to be identified and the necessary changes made. It was decided to convert the old Laundry Room for this purpose, and refurbish it at minimal expense, yet provide the users with an improved environment.

This secondary project was completed months ago and the new Day Boys' Dining Hall now attractively incorporates contemporary stainless steel pendant light fittings with the classic look of the red brick walls and pitched roof which have been retained in the room.

The architectural portion of the Project is now completed, but additional funds will be needed for the computers, audio visual equipment, a grand piano and more lighting, etc. Hopefully, the additional monies can be raised in the Home Coming Concert 2001 to bring the Project to a happy conclusion.