Chinese Music Ensemble marks its 60th anniversary with a fundraising event aiming to finance lessons and performances in traditional Chinese music for all students.
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is currently celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Music of China Ensemble, a pioneering ensemble in Chinese traditional music performance within an American university setting. Established in the mid-1960s by the late Professor Tsun-Yuen Lui, the ensemble has been promoting and performing traditional Chinese music at UCLA for six decades.
Based at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, the Music of China Ensemble is a vibrant hub for Chinese arts and culture, involving over 100 UCLA students from various academic areas each year. Under the direction of Professor Chi Li, these students study traditional Chinese instruments, perform Chinese music, folk dance, and opera, and contribute to the ensemble's mission of fostering cross-cultural understanding.
The ensemble's activities extend beyond the UCLA campus, reaching the greater Los Angeles community. Through performances and educational outreach, the Music of China Ensemble promotes the richness and diversity of Chinese arts and culture.
The 60th anniversary celebrations highlight the ensemble's legacy with special concerts, events, and possible new commissions or collaborations. While specific details about these events are not yet disclosed, past milestone celebrations at UCLA have included festive concerts, guest artist performances, and public seminars or workshops to educate audiences on the ensemble’s history and contributions.
As the Chinese New Year of 2023 is being celebrated as the Year of the Dog, the Music of China Ensemble continues to play a crucial role in preserving and showcasing the beauty of Chinese music and culture. The Music of China Ensemble Support Fund provides essential funding for performances and the maintenance of Chinese instruments, ensuring that this tradition continues for many years to come.
By supporting the Music of China Ensemble Support Fund, you contribute to the continued study and performance of Chinese musical arts by UCLA students, helping to keep the rich heritage of Chinese music alive and vibrant in the heart of Los Angeles.
- The Music of China Ensemble, a part of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), is not only a lifelong-learning platform for over 100 students from various academic areas, but also a hub for education-and-self-development, where they learn traditional Chinese instruments, perform music, dance, and opera, fostering cross-cultural understanding.
- Apart from performing within the UCLA campus, the Music of China Ensemble involves the greater Los Angeles community through entertainment events, showcasing the richness and diversity of Chinese arts and culture, and promoting lifelong-learning about Chinese music and traditions.
