Education
Summer School
Our summer school (normally 5 days during London International Chinese Music Festival ) will comprise classes on the guqin, guzheng, pipa and ruan lutes, erhu fiddle, dizi and xiao flutes. This will be a rare opportunity for anyone in the UK and overseas interested in learning and understanding more about traditional Chinese music and instruments.
Chinese Music Grading Examination and Competitions
With a two-in-one certificate recognised in China and the UK, and a competition prize/participation certificate. We launched this new aspect successfully at our last festival and carried out grading exams on various Chinese instruments, in partnership with SOAS and China’s leading authority in music grading, the China Nationality Orchestra Society (CNOS). Several participants achieved excellent results and their grades are accepted and recognised by UK Universities and schools.
Workshop
UK Chinese Music (UKCM) regularly hosts workshops showcasing traditional Chinese music. Led by expert musicians, these sessions introduce instruments like the pipa, bamboo flute, erhu, and guqin, sharing their history and techniques. Participants often join in through sing-alongs and interactive activities, making the workshops engaging and enjoyable for all ages.