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Percussion student Fang Zhang from Henan province in China received bursary funding to\u00a0 study at Chetham\u2019s School of Music. He went on to win the prestigious BBC Young Musician competition in 2021.<\/p><\/div>\n
Chetham\u2019s mission is to educate and nurture the brightest young musicians irrespective of background or the ability to pay.<\/p>\n
The Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing is China’s leading music school and is home to more than 3,000 national and international students. Its purpose is to share Chinese culture and Chinese music with the world and absorb the excellent music culture of other countries and ethnic groups.<\/p>\n
Now, the two world-leading institutions are uniting as part of a unique cultural exchange, designed to deepen understanding and appreciation of the UK and China\u2019s rich musical heritage and advance music teaching standards, whilst also creating opportunities for students to experience new cultures and performance opportunities.<\/p>\n
Every year, Chetham\u2019s welcomes students from around the world with many supported through the school\u2019s bursary scheme. The school is a charity – with a mission to nurture young musicians regardless of background or financial situation. More than 90% of students are supported by bursaries, funded by the Government\u2019s Music & Dance Scheme and private donors.<\/p>\n
Chetham\u2019s are hoping to create more opportunities for international students by launching a new bursary scheme, helping to ensure entry to the school is based on musical potential, not on the ability to pay and to support diversity within the music industry.<\/p>\n
Chetham\u2019s student Fang Zhang, who travelled from Henan province in China to study at Chetham\u2019s in 2018, was one of many international students supported by the school\u2019s bursary funding. In May 2021, he captured the hearts of audiences across the UK when was the winner of the prestigious BBC Young Musician competition.<\/p>\n
Tom Redmond, Artistic Director at Chetham\u2019s School of Music, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cWithin the concert halls and rehearsal rooms of Chetham\u2019s School of Music and the Central Conservatory of Music you\u2019ll find some of the world\u2019s most remarkable young performers at work. We\u2019re very proud to break down some of those walls with this new initiative, to be able to open up new cross-continental performance opportunities for students, to help them exchange musical ideas internationally and to help our teachers learn from each other.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cOur much-loved student Fang Zhang is a shining example of what can be achieved when we create opportunities for creative talent to cross borders, experience new cultures and teaching methods.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Professor Yu Feng, President at the Central Conservatory of Music, said:<\/p>\n \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to see our own brilliant performers working side by side with the best young musicians in the UK. China and the UK have a long, rich history of cultural exchange. This is a major new step towards continuing that tradition.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Research Fellow Zhao Min, Chairman of the University Council of Central Conservatory of Music and Chairman of the Board of Advisors of the Chinese Music Classroom, said:<\/p>\n \u201cThe establishment of Chinese Music Classroom is a practical result of Sino-British music education and cultural exchange, and is also a new platform for young people to learn more about the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Zheng Xiyuan, Consul General of The People\u2019s Republic of China in Manchester said:<\/p>\n \u201cWe are delighted to be supporting this innovative project which will encourage cultural exchange and learning between Manchester and China. Chetham\u2019s School of Music and the Central Conservatory of Music are both world-class institutions and we are excited to see what comes from this collaboration.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Rhys Whalley, Executive Director of the Manchester-China Forum said:<\/p>\n \u201cThis partnership is a brilliant illustration of the strong ties that exist between Manchester and China and the role that cities play in bringing the best and brightest of tomorrow\u2019s generation together. International collaboration across culture and education has never taken on greater significance and I\u2019m delighted to see the UK\u2019s best music school playing a leadership role in this space.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The partnership will be officially unveiled at a ceremony and concert in The Stoller Hall at Chetham\u2019s on 21 September 2021, featuring live performances by students at Chetham\u2019s School of Music and remote performances from students Central Conservatory of Music broadcast into the venue from China.<\/p>\n The event will see the launch of the new international student bursary appeal. In October, the partnership will commence with the first in a major new series of Chinese and British online musical masterclasses for students, delivered by world-leading music tutors from both institutions.<\/p>\n In November, an online concert – co-hosted by Central Conservatory of Music and Chetham\u2019s – will showcase quartet performances from musicians at both institutions.<\/p>\n An online academic seminar in December will then share teaching ideas and facilitate discussion between some of the world\u2019s leading music teaching experts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Students and teachers – at Chetham\u2019s School of Music in Manchester and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing – are set to share performances and music teaching ideas, thanks to the unveiling of the world\u2019s first \u2018Chinese Music Classroom\u2019. 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