NEWS

Poster for the 15th International Zheng Contest Australian Regional Qualifier Winners Concert and Award Ceremony.

Winners Concert & Award Ceremony

Join Us for Winners Concert & Award Ceremony of the 15th International Zheng Contest Australian Regional Qualifier!

Time: 5pm to 6.15pm, 9th June

Location: Hazel Day Drama Centre (PLC Perth)

Ticket: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1229105

This special event celebrates the talented winners of this Guzheng competition, and showcases their exceptional skills through captivating performances.

Additionally, Guzheng ensembles from different schools across Western Australia will join in the performance, bringing further musical richness of the evening.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best of Guzheng music and support the rising stars of this charming instrument.

Look forward to seeing you there!

The Guzheng Odyssey

The Guzheng Odyssey concert is hosted by the Western Australia Guzheng Academy, and will be a unique musical experience.

Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm, 9th December

Location: UWA Octagon Theatre

Ticket: https://www.ticketswa.com/event/guzheng-odyssey

A group of exceptional instrumentalists from WA will join with the Guzheng musician Xueyan Chen, featuring Guzheng collaboration with Didgeridoo, Piano, Percussion, Violin and Cello.

There will also be the debut of WA Youth Guzheng Ensemble, where eight lovely and talented children from different schools will bring their best performances.

Different groups of students from CCGS, PLC, Hale School and Oberthur PS are also enthusiastic about performing the Guzheng at this concert.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Teacher plays traditional string instrument for children.

Amazing Prep Guzheng Ensemble at CCGS

The CCGS Prep Guzheng ensemble started at the beginning of 2021. Boys have been practising these instruments twice a week with Ms Chen, and you can see how amazing they are by clicking here. The instruments have been incredibly popular with boys and the CCGS Music Department has included Guzheng as part of the music program from early 2021.

Woman playing a traditional string instrument for kids.

Chinese New Year musical incursion

CCGS Preparatory School boys enjoyed learning about the Guzheng during their Chinese lessons helped by Ms Liu. The lessons involved a workshop conducted by Xueyan Chen. The boys loved trying out this wooden instrument and watching performances by Ms Chen. Ms Chen is now assisting the Preparatory School in establishing Guzheng ensembles.