Artist
Orchestral musician：Yi Ding
Yi Ding, member of the Chinese National Orchestral Society and the Henan Provincial National Orchestral Society. She serves as a board member of the Boston Chinese Musicians Association, the leader of the Boston Youth Ensemble, and the leader of the Boston Sizhu Chamber Orchestra. Additionally, she teaches Guzheng at Phillips Academy. Awards & Recognitions: 2023: Outstanding Instructor Award from the American Youth Musicians Association 2023 & 2024: Outstanding Educational Contribution Award at the Boston International Music Competition 2019–2024: Recognized as an Outstanding Instructor for the Central Conservatory of Music’s Grading Examination for six consecutive years In 2021, Ding Yi founded the Yizhiyin Guzheng Ensemble in Andover, MA, with the mission of promoting Chinese traditional music and enriching the community with multicultural experiences. The ensemble has actively participated in community events and cultural celebrations. In 2022, they won the Gold Award in the Hua Yue Cup Instrumental Ensemble Competition. Her students have also won awards in national and international music competitions.
Conductor：Zhu Zhu
Zhu Zhu， young conductor who began studying piano at the age of six under **Dan Zhaoyi**. In 2006, she was admitted to the Conducting Department of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music with the highest entrance exam score. At the age of 27, she founded the Boston Neo-Muzik Contemporary Chamber Ensemble and was a finalist in the Bucharest Conducting Competition in Romania. She has frequently served as a guest conductor for orchestras during their concert seasons, recognized as one of the most outstanding young conductors. She has collaborated with numerous professional ensembles, including: - Shanghai Symphony Orchestra - Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra - Shanghai Opera House - Taipei National Symphony Orchestra - Danish National Opera Choir - Shanghai Japanese Wutong Choir Zhu Zhu has also served as a conductor and artistic director for various orchestras, choirs, and competition teams. Under her direction, her ensembles have achieved remarkable awards, including: - Gold Meda* at the 9th China Music Golden Bell Award Choir Competition - First Prize (Professional Group) at the 4th National College Art Performance Vocal Competition - Excellence Award at the 11th World Choir Games
Pianist：Haiqi Zhang
Haiqi Zhang, young pianist who graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music Affiliated High School in Beijing and the New England Conservatory of Music in the U.S. He has won multiple awards in international competitions, including: - Ettlingen International Piano Competition (Germany) - Virginia Waring International Piano Competition (USA)
Violinist: Yanming Xu
Yanming Xu, former professor of viola at the Orchestral Department of Tianjin Conservatory of Music and a master's supervisor. From 2003 to 2015, he served as the Director of the Academy's Performing Arts Center. He was also a council member of the Chinese Musicians Association String Society and the Tianjin Musicians Association. Since 2000, he has been invited to serve as a judge for national viola competitions, the Viola Art Festivals at the Central Conservatory of Music and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, as well as a mentor at various international music festivals. He also served as the stage director for the Min-Tai Folk Music Concert.
Pianist：Wei Li
Wei Li, former professor in the Piano Department at Tianjin Conservatory of Music, where he also served as the Director of the Piano Teaching and Research Office and as a master's supervisor. He was a visiting scholar at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory in Russia. Li Wei is the Deputy Director of the Piano Professional Committee of the Tianjin Musicians Association and has served as a mentor and judge at various international music festivals. He performed as the piano soloist in the "Min-Tai Concert."
