Artist
President of Youth Orchestra，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.
Music Director & Vice President of BCMA Choir, 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."
Tenor: Yongji Sang
Yongji Sang, is a tenor with a graduate-level artist diploma in vocal performance. He specializes in opera, art songs, and musical theater, showcasing versatility across various musical styles and languages. He serves as the lead vocalist in the innovative musical *"Butterfly Lovers"* and the Boston Star Band. He has been invited to perform in **China-U.S. music academy collaborations**, sharing the stage with faculty and students from the University of Iowa. Additionally, he was invited by the **Japanese Embassy** to perform in Japan, where he highlighted the beauty of cross-cultural artistic expression, delivering unforgettable musical experiences to audiences.
Musician：Kitty Huang
Kitty Huang, is the founder of **Hokkien Music & Culture**, the **Youth Composition Group Leader** of the **Boston Chinese Musicians Association (BCMA)**, and a current student at the **USC Thornton School of Music**. She also serves as the president of **Eastern Chamber**, the only Chinese traditional music society at USC. With extensive experience in **composition and music production** (including arranging and mixing), Kitty has composed music for various **games and stage productions**, such as the USC-published game *Myth of Lumi* and the stage play *The Bus Stop*. Her talent emerged early—she won the **Highest Honor Award** in the **Massachusetts Young Composers Competition** in **10th grade** and released her debut album, *The Journey*, in **11th grade**.
Musician：Ruomao Zhen (Kevin Zhen)
Kevin Zhen, is a renowned "pipa" performer who has toured extensively across "Southeast Asia and Europe", showcasing a fusion of Eastern and Western musical styles. With years of experience in "performance, composition, and music production", he has collaborated with many "Hong Kong and Taiwanese music stars", including "Jenny Tseng, Johnny Yip, Julie Su, Kevin Tai, Chang Di, and Yu Ya". He is one of the "founding members" of both the "Boston Chinese Musicians Association (BCMA)" and "Performing Arts Salon". In 2013, he established the "Boston Star Band", further enriching the local music scene.
Cellist: Weiguo Li
Weiguo Li, majored in Cello Performance at Shandong University of Arts, and served as a committee member of Cello Professional Council of Shandong Province Musicians Association. In her teaching tenure of more than 30 years, there have been a few dozens of her students accepted to the graduate programs of Central Conservatory of Music (China), China Conservatory of Music, Tianjin Conservatory of Music, as well as other prestigious music conservatories; in addition, some of her students graduated with master and doctorate degrees in Cello Performance in United States, France, Germany and Italy. Weiguo was also recognized as National Distinguished Cello Teacher and Shandong Distinguished Cello Teacher.
French Horn Player: Sean Wang
Sean Wang is a "French horn player" and a graduate of "Berklee College of Music in Boston". He has performed in various prestigious ensembles, including serving as a "substitute horn player" for "Broadway’s "Aladdin", "second horn" for the "New England Film Orchestra", and "principal horn" for the "New England Brass Band". His extensive performance experience includes ballet productions such as "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake", as well as operas like "La Bohème", "The Barber of Seville", and "The Magic Flute".
