GBCCA Chinese Music Ensembles Annual Concert

波士顿文协国乐团

The 41st Season GBCCA Chinese Music Ensembles Annual Concert, "Melodies Without Boundaries", will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM in Lexington.

Location:
Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building
1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA

Under the baton of Music Director/Conductor Chi-Sun Chan, the ensemble will present a diverse and captivating program. This year's concert features a special guest performance by renowned Sheng Soloist Kowk Shing Cho from Hong Kong.

The concert boasts a rich and varied repertoire, and we cordially invite you to attend and share in this musical celebration.

Please use the link below

‍41st Season Annual Concert of GBCCA Chinese Music Ensembles

‍or scan the QR code below to register.

（Admission is free, but registration is required. Children under 5 are not permitted.）

The concert will feature a vibrant selection of pieces, including:

Percussion Section:

‍Festive Percussion Music 《节庆锣鼓》

Plucked Strings Section:

‍Libertango 《自由探戈》

Wind Section:

‍Beautiful Night 《良宵》

Bowed Strings Section:

‍Por Una Cabeza 《一步之遥》

Sheng Concerto:

‍Princess Wencheng 《文成公主》

Youth Ensemble:

‍Spirited Away 《千与千寻》

Ensemble:

The Silk Road 《丝绸之路》

Pine 《松》

To the Spring Fair 《赶街》

Embrace the Gentle Breezes《春风得意》

Doraemon 《哆啦A梦》

Highlights of 2024 40th Anniversary Concert

Originally founded as the MIT Chinese Music Club, the ensemble joined the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association in 1984. Over the past four decades, the orchestra has evolved from its early days in Weston and Newton into a mature ensemble with a full range of traditional Chinese instruments, including Erhu, Dizi, Pipa, Guzheng, Banhu, Sheng, Cello, and Percussion. Today, it is capable of performing sophisticated orchestral repertoire.

In 2000, the GBCCA Chinese Music Youth Ensemble was established as one of the earliest Chinese music youth ensemble in the U.S. Members are selected through auditions, and the program has nurtured many accomplished soloists. We extend our deepest gratitude to the dedicated instructors who have shaped the Ensemble's legacy, including Shin-Yi Yang, Zhentian Zhang, Ping Li, Zhantao Lin, Hongwei Gao, Yan Ma, Ruomao Zhen, Yanrong Lu, Zhengshan Zhang, Tai-chun Pan, and Chi-Sun Chan.

The Youth Ensemble holds auditions every September for new members. We welcome applicants for the following instruments:

Wind Instruments: Dizi (Chinese flute), Sheng (mouth organ), Suona (Chinese trumpet)

Bowed Strings: Gaohu, Zhonghu, Erhu, Cello, Double Bass

Plucked Strings: Pipa, Zhongruan, Daruan, Liuqin, Yangqin (hammered dulcimer)

Percussion

Audition Details:

Date: September 6, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: 437 Cherry Street, West Newton, MA 02465

Auditions are free of charge. Please use the link below

‍Application form of Youth Ensemble Audition

‍or scan the QR code below to complete the registration form.

In addition to its annual concert, the ensemble has been invited to perform at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Boston First Night, and the Dragon Boat Festival, among others. It also hosts masterclasses and workshops, featuring renowned artists like erhu virtuoso Min Huifen and guzheng master Wang Zhongshan for demonstrations and coaching.

The ensemble's accomplishments are made possible by the dedication of its members, the unwavering support of parents, and the encouragement of its audiences. Past conductors—including Jindong Cai, Yibin Chen, Yamin Xu, Shuhui Chen, and Ling Yang—alongside current Music Director Chi-Sun Chan, have elevated the ensemble's artistry through professional guidance, earning widespread acclaim.

The Ensemble is dedicated to promoting Chinese music among both Chinese and international communities in the Boston area. Our mission is to provide opportunities for the public to experience and learn Chinese music, while also facilitating performances by visiting Chinese musicians and ensembles in Boston.

In addition to regularly participating in Chinese New Year celebrations and other cultural festivals, the orchestra is frequently invited to perform at children's museums, art galleries, and various universities/schools to introduce Chinese music to diverse audiences.

We welcome musicians of all levels to join our rehearsals. For those interested in learning Chinese instruments, our programs are open to everyone—regardless of age, background, or experience.

To learn more about the orchestra, please visit our official website

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GBCCA Chinese Music Ensembles

For any adult participants interest to join, please register by the link below

‍Adults Contact Form

‍or scanning the QR code below

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