On the afternoon of September 18, 2024, at the special invitation of the Music Department of the School of Culture and Creativity, Associate Professor Yang Jia from the Shanghai Theatre Academy delivered an engaging lecture titled “The Magic of Voice Workshop” at CC129 of the School.    Yang Jia is the head of the Opera and Musical Theatre program at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. With extensi...

On the evening of September 13, the Music Department hosted a lively and inspiring Open Mic Night in CC105. The event was a testament to the department’s dedication to fostering creativity and enthusiasm, encouraging students to freely express themselves on stage.The night began with an energetic performance by a resident band from the iMusic club, instantly energizing the audience and setting...

On September 11, 2024, the Music Department hosted its annual Orientation Event to warmly welcome first-year students to the department. The event took place at CC105, where students gathered to meet faculty members and fellow students in an engaging and relaxed atmosphere.The event began with heartfelt speeches from Prof. Thomas Alexander STEIN, Head of the Music Department. He expressed his e...

September 10, 2024The Music Department at the School of Culture and Creativity kicked off its new season with a compelling event, “Echoes of Bach: A Special Masterclass and Lecture by Lingyi Kong.” Held in CC-129, this exciting program drew students, faculty, and music enthusiasts alike, offering a vibrant exploration of Bach’s solo violin works.The event featured violinist and educator Ling...

 At noon on May 15, 2024, the Music Department held a unique music salon Workshop in classroom CC-129. Associate Professor Jie Wang, along with the students, explored Shakespeare and Broadway musicals through historical retrospection, plot introductions, video presentations, live performances, and impromptu interactions, allowing the audience to experience the wonderful stories of the great pla...

The Music Department at United International College (UIC) recently hosted the themed workshop "Unleash the Wings of Imagination in Musical Expression" on May 8, 2024, in Recital Hall CC129 at the School of Culture and Creativity. Professor and special guest artist Rene Pfister led the interactive workshop. Professor Pfister serves in the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston, ...

On March 20, 2024, the Music Department organized a workshop in CC320, featuring presentations by Mr. Jonathan James CORBETT and Ms. Elyse Zishan PENG from the English Language Centre (ELC). The event aimed to showcase the extensive support services provided by ELC, introduce the tailored support program for language learning known as the Student English Support Program (SESP), facilitate hands...

On October 20, 2023, a lecture titled "The Godfather of Chinese Musical Theater Presents" presented by Maestro Li DUN was held in CC-129 Lecture Hall at UIC, organized by the Music Performance Program and the School of Culture and Creativity. Mr. Li Dun is a celebrated musical producer in China, widely known as "The Godfather of Musical Theatre.” He has produced a number of highly acclaimed Ch...