The seventh annual conference of US-China Music Institute is a three-day series of scholarly, interactive, and musical events exploring intercultural exchange that draws on the rich tapestry of Chinese musical heritage and its resonance abroad.
Conference sessions will focus on three pivotal areas:
Leadership: How cultural institutions facilitate the promotion and integration of Chinese music within Western frameworks.
Chinese Music Research: What innovative approaches to research contribute to our understanding of Chinese music.
Teaching Methodologies: How educators understand the challenges and opportunities in educating Western students about Chinese music.
Presented by the US-China Music Institute in partnership with the Central Conservatory of Music, China.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, May 1
China Institute, New York City
Welcome reception
Keynote speakers
Musical performances
Friday, May 2
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Conference Sessions: Developing Chinese Music in the West
Graduate Student Forum
Bard Chinese Ensemble Concert with guest soloists
Saturday, May 3
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Conference Sessions: Chinese Music Research and Teaching Methodologies
Yaji: “Elegant Gathering” with poetry, calligraphy and music
Bard East/West Ensemble Concert with guest soloists
Registration information, participant details and full conference schedule will be posted here by March 1, 2025.
For inquiries please contact us here.
Banner Image: Paul Frenzeny, A Chinese Reception in San Francisco, Harper’s Weekly, June 9, 1877. Wikimedia.