At noon on April 17, 2025, the event “ A Dialogue Between Northern and Southern Intangible Musical Heritage”, part of the BNBU 20th Anniversary Celebration Series, was successfully held at the university’s Performance Theatre. The event was organized by the Music Department, School of Cultural and Creativity. Professor Tian Yali from the School of Arts at Anhui University was invited as the keynote ...

To help students broaden their understanding of financial planning and asset management, the BNBU Music Department recently hosted a seminar titled "Beyond the Notes: How Musicians Build Financial Security." The session was led by Professor Thomas Alexander Stein, Head of the Music Department, and featured guest speaker Mr. Zhenwei Dai , Chief Financial Officer of BNBU, who shared his professional ...

Wu Jiachun, a 2023 student of the UIC Music Department, has won the Gold Medal in the Professional Group of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Youth Piano Competition (under the guidance of Dr. Wei Jiaying).Figure: Wu Jiachun receiving the Gold Medal CertificateFigure: Dr. Wei Jiaying receiving the Outstanding Instructor AwardAbout the CompetitionThe Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay ...

On January 16, 2025, UIC inaugurated the UIC Boston Center at the Harvard Club of Boston. Musicians from Berklee College of Music, led by Tom Stein, performed live, with Ms. Wang's rendition of "A Whole New World" adding a magical touch. The event highlighted UIC’s dedication to global talent and cultural exchange.

We are delighted to announce that Adrien Pu, a faculty member of the UIC Music Department, has been named to the 2024 Forbes China 100 Elite Returnees list. This prestigious honor is not only a testament to his personal achievements but also a moment of pride and joy for the entire UIC Music Department.Adrien Xiaobo Pu studied at the Central Conservatory of Music Affiliated High School, Curtis ...

On December 12, 2024, the UIC Music Department hosted an engaging Jazz Music Salon at CC129, with Grammy Award-winning jazz keyboardist Jeff Lorber headlining the event. The performance attracted a diverse audience of music enthusiasts, students, and professionals from the arts community, offering a dynamic musical experience that highlighted the department’s commitment to cultural vitality an...

On the evening of December 5, 2024, the UIC Music Department presented the UIC Orchestra concert, Moonlit Harmonics: A Symphony Across Time and Space. Held at the Performance Theatre, the event captivated the audience with its thoughtfully curated program, celebrating creativity, cultural depth, and the universal language of music.Moonlit Harmonies: A Cultural Narrative Weaved in MusicThe eveni...

On the afternoon of November 27, 2024, the UIC Music Department successfully hosted a workshop titled “The Charm and Industry Frontiers of Recording Arts” at CC129. Led by Peng Huang, a distinguished recording producer, the event offered an engaging blend of technical insights and artistic perspectives, captivating the audience of students and faculty alike.The Art of Recording: A Harmony of ...