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The Sound of Spring Chinese New Year Concert 2026 at Bard on Feb 14 and in NYC on Feb 15

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MA IN CHINESE MUSIC AND CULTURE 中国音乐与文化艺术硕士学位

In collaboration with Bard’s Asian Studies Program

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Undergraduate Double-degree program 本科双学位项目

Study Chinese instruments and Liberal Arts in the United States.

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China now music festival
纽约中国当代音乐节

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Yesterday, the BNBU @bnbu.gba Yuzhen Jinsheng Yayue Orchestra stopped by Bard during their world tour. ✨ Elegant Gathering in Music brought their musicians together with our students for an evening of performance, dialogue, and cultural exchange. Wel
𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🎶🧧 From vibrant orchestral sound to electrifying Chinese instrument solos, the year of the dragon’s concert celebrated tradition and discovery, featuring erhu virtuoso Zhan
🎉 Student News | Congratulations to Hengjian Zhang, a second-year student in the Master of Arts in Chinese Music and Culture program, on receiving the Gold Award in the Sheng Professional Group B at the 2025 “Dunhuang Cup” North American
Curious about Chinese instruments and how they sound up close? Be sure to arrive up to one hour before curtain to enjoy the ever-popular Chinese instrument demonstration and Chinese New Year activities before 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 conc
🎉 Student News | Congratulations to Xiaoyan Luo on winning two Gold Awards at international music competitions: 🏅 Gold Award - Pipa Professional Group B 2025 “Dunhuang Cup” North American Division Chinese Instrumental Performance Comp
As we stepped into 2026, our director Jindong Cai conducted the Shandong University Symphony Orchestra in New Year’s concerts across three venues in Shandong, China. Reflecting on the experience, he shared, “I find it deeply rewarding to