Information Concerning the Chinese Music Society of North America
The Chinese Music Society of North America was organized in 1969 and was officially founded in 1976 as a federal non-profit international organization to increase and diffuse the knowledge of Chinese music and performing arts. Today it has grown to become the national association of Chinese musicians and scholars and National and International organization specializing in Research and Educational Material in English (Special Reports, Monographs, Pictures/Slides, Journal Publications, Archaeological Finds, Cultural Relics) concerning Music/Theater/Dance and Musical Instruments of China and Non-Western Cultures. Membership Form
The Membership of the Society comprises Associate Members, Ordinary Members and Sustaining Members. Any person or institution interested in Chinese music is eligible for election to Associate Membership on written application to the Secretary on a prescribed form. A person with appropriate background experience and active in the field of Chinese Music may apply for transfer to Ordinary Membership in his or her second year of Associate Membership. Sustaining Membership is available for corporations and other organizations interested in materially supporting the publications and activities of the Society. The Society sends all members without charge its official international journal, Chinese Music.
Chinese Music International Journal
Chinese Music is the international quarterly journal devoted to Chinese music, with articles covering all phases of research and performance activities in Chinese music. It is regarded as the most prestigious authority in sources of Chinese music research. Numerous discoveries relating to Chinese music were first reported in Chinese Music before they became publicly known. It also contains news items of general interest to the music community and the public, as well as book and recording reviews. Chinese Music is the only journal in the world devoted wholly to theoretical and applied Chinese music.
Chinese Music provides a forum for original papers concerned with musicology, musical life, composition, acoustics, analysis, orchestration, musicians, global interactions, intercultural studies, and musical instruments. It also publishes news items of importance to the music community and the general public, as well as book and recording reviews. Chinese Music International Journal
Concerts and Lectures
The society sponsors comprehensively lectures and concerts in the United States which heighten the understanding and appreciation of Chinese music. The Society's Concert and Lecture Division has produced more than 2,000 concerts, lectures, and workshops and brought first rate musical and cultural experience to the public from coast to coast. Concert and lecture engagements may be made six months in advance.
The Society coordinates field projects and conferences which bring about interaction among Chinese music enthusiasts from all over the world. Its membership now include music supporters and researchers from 130 countries. Members are therefore provided with many opportunities to interact with prominent experts in Chinese music on an international scale.
The Chinese Classical Orchestra
This premium group was formed in 1976. Members of the Society with the highest instrumental background may apply to the Music Director of the Orchestra for audition which may lead to orchestral membership. The Society Orchestra performs a broad repertoire which includes outstanding orchestra, concerto and solo works from all periods of Chinese music.
The Silk and Bamboo Ensemble tours internationally and has taken the American musical scene by storm. Their success is attributable to their unique concert presentation style and unique instrumental acoustics. The ensemble has become one of the most sought after event for great artists series and fine arts series in both larger and small cities.
For membership, conferences, concert and lectures, and additional information please write to : Chinese Music Society of North America, National Headquarters, PO Box 5275, Woodridge IL 60517 USA.
Tel: 630-910-1551. FAX: 630-910-1561.The Chinese Music Society of North America
SHEN Sin-yan, President
NG Kok-koon, Vice-President
LEE Yuan-Yuan, Executive Director
LEUNG Kerry and HSU Johnson, Orchestra General Manager
WANG A. T., International News Editor
Billie Jefferson, Artistic Administrator
LEUNG Gir-kei, Stage Manager
LEE Fei-jen, Librarian
YUAN Der-tung, Membership
CHEN Chin-tu, Conferences
Membership | Chinese Music Monograph Series | Concert and Lecture Division | Chinese Music Research Institute | Silk and Bamboo Ensemble | Chinese Classical Orchestra | Chinese Music International Journal | Membership Order Form | Book Order Form
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