China now music festival
纽约中国当代音乐节

Music in Motion
Sept 27-Oct 5 2025

MA IN CHINESE MUSIC AND CULTURE 中国音乐与文化艺术硕士学位

In collaboration with Bard’s Asian Studies Program

Undergraduate Double-degree program 本科双学位项目

Study Chinese instruments and Liberal Arts in the United States.

 

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Hengjian Zhang plays the sheng in the Bard East/West Ensemble. Originally from Shandong, China, he has studied under renowned musicians and professors including Dong Qing, Chen Shuo, and Wang Lei. He is also a member of the Echoes of China Ensemble,
Do you know your instrument history? Test yourself with this trivia question on the Chinese ruan! 🎶 What’s the Name? 🎶 In ancient times, what was the ruan originally called? 💬 A) Liuqin B) Qin pipa C) Yueqin D) Bamboo flute History buffs,
A key wind instrument in the Bard East/West Ensemble is the dizi, a traditional Chinese bamboo flute that plays an essential role in the group’s sound. Meet our dizi layer Minghui Mia Wu! Mia is currently studying at Bard Conservatory of Musi
Start August off right with some Chinese instrument trivia knowledge! 🎶 Erhu Trivia! 🎶 What is the function of the two pegs on the top of an erhu? 🎼 A) To adjust the volume B) To tune the open strings C) To create a vibrato effect by turning t
Have you ever wondered how Guqin players know where to put their fingers on the strings for certain notes? There are little dots on the Guqin instrument body that act as position markers (hui) for the important harmonic tones! Do you know how many th
What Chinese instruments play parts in Bard East/West Ensemble? Meet the Erhu! Often called the “Chinese violin,” the erhu is a two-stringed bowed instrument known for its expressive, human-like sound. From ancient melodies to bold conte
Do you know any traditional Chinese music? Show off your knowledge or give a new song a listen! 🎶 Sound Familiar? 🎶 Which of the following is a famous suona piece? 🎶 A) Hundred Sparrows Facing the Phoenix B) Hundred Chickens Facing the Phoenix