ENSEMBLES 2023

Keystone Academy Yunyin Orchestra

Keystone Academy Beijing is committed to integrating the quintessence of Eastern, Western, and various types of education. The general education program it possesses pursues the academic spirit of excellence, understands the world, and learns from the world. It is a truly world school. The school integrates Eastern and Western art education to deepen students' knowledge and understanding of music in different countries.
Yunyin Chinese Orchestra was founded by teacher Jasmine Yang of Keystone Academy in 2014. Ms.Yang serves as the conductor of the orchestra. The members of the orchestra are composed of students from grades 5-12，there are currently 32 members. The Yunyin Chinese Orchestra is a plucked orchestra with Yangqin, Pipa, Guzheng, Konghou, Ruan, Bamboo flute, Cello, Percussion, and Electronic organ. The orchestra has rehearsed repertoires of different styles, Such as Chinese music "Burning Flowers", "Silk Road Camel Bell", "Chu Han", "Ode to Pear Blossom", adaptation of Western music "Libertango", "Croatian Rhapsody" etc.

Xue Yang

Conductor

Xue Yang, Conductor, Pipa Performer. Graduated from China Central Conservatory of Music. Founded Keystone Yunyin Orchestra and A Cappella Choir to promote students’ passion and practices in music expression since 2014. Organized concerts of “A Thousand Years of Pipa and the Heart” with Ms. Yifan Hao and “Up & Down the Mountain” with Mr. Mantian Feng, two famous traditional Chinese musicians. Which provided encouraging and educational experience to students. Organized students to participate in the performance of "Dunhuang Series Activities" organized by the Keystone Academy Marketing Department.

Conducted many performances at China CCTV (National Channel) since 2010, Honorably, she also performed for President Xi Jinping and other country leadership during government celebration event.
Other occasions highlighted as following:
· In 2010, With “Colorful China Art Troupe”, conducted touring performance in 7 cities in the United States, personally received “The Best Performance Award” by China National Ethnic Affairs Commission.
· In 2013, Held personal concert “Yang Xue - Pipa Traditional Music Concert” at Central Conservatory of Music.
· In 2014, Held personal concert “Yang Chun Bai Xue – Yang Xue Pipa Modern Music Concert” at Central Conservatory of Music.
· An active performer and organizer of “Viva Girls”, a popular traditional Chinese music band with 16 artists of various music instruments.
· The band held many concerts in China and overseas countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Hongkong and America. It is very welcomed by audience for its mixture of Chinese music instruments with both Chinese and Western music rhythms.
· Conducted touring performance in Taiwan as a key musician in “Crystal Band”. And personally awarded “Public Ambassador” title by Taiwan government.
· In 2015, Key player for pipa unison and solo at “China on The Fingertips Concert” at Zhengyici, a 300 years old famous traditional Chinese music performance center in Beijing. Lead the organization and rehearsal with a group of 12 pipa musicians.

Competition Program

Additional Concerts Program