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The BC Chinese Music Association (BCCMA) was established in 1995 by Chinese music enthusiasts with the aim of promoting the culture and heritage of Chinese music. In the same year of its founding, the association also established the BC Chinese Orchestra (BCCO), a large ensemble of 35 to 50 members, with the goal of gradually bringing together music lovers, professionals, and amateurs. Subsequently, in 2001, the BC Chinese Youth Orchestra (BCYCO) was formed, primarily to nurture the performance skills of young musicians. Later, in 2003, the BC Chinese Music Ensemble (BCCME) was founded, composed mainly of professionals who actively invited composers from various countries, particularly local Canadian composers, to create works performed with Chinese instruments. In 2024, the BC Chinese Chamber Ensemble (BCCCE) was established, with its core mission focused on community outreach—actively performing voluntarily at institutions such as nursing homes and cancer centers, while also being active in various cultural and music festivals, serving the community through music.

 

Through years of operation, the organization’s ensembles have grown from an initial 30 members to over 70, spanning ages from eight to seventy. This nonprofit organization has become a platform for Canadian-born Chinese and Chinese instrument performers who have immigrated from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China.

BCCMA performs annually at various cultural, festive, and charitable events. In addition to its annual performances, the association provides opportunities for Canadian composers to integrate multicultural elements into the sounds and melodies of Chinese instruments. Our growth has transcended the boundaries of ethnicity, identity, and race, weaving together the voices of members from diverse backgrounds and uniting the collective passion that contributes to Canada’s music scene.

Education is also a key objective of our organization. Since 2006, we have officially established Chinese music examinations in Vancouver, in collaboration with the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China. Nurturing the legacy of Chinese music in Canada has become another mission we pursue. Since 2001, we have partnered with the Kiwanis Music Festival, incorporating a Chinese instruments category into the event. This provides exposure for young people and professionals passionate about Chinese music.

 

庇詩中樂協會（BCCMA）由一群中國音樂愛好者於1995年成立，旨在推廣中國音樂文化與遺產。協會在創立同年成立了庇詩中樂團（BCCO），這是一個編制為35至50人的大型樂團，致力於逐步融合音樂愛好者、專業人士與業餘演奏家。

此後，協會相繼成立了多個樂團以拓展音樂推廣的層面：2001年成立的庇詩青少年中樂團（BCYCO），主要著重於培養青少年的演奏能力；2003年成立的庇詩華夏樂團（BCCME），則由專業音樂家組成，廣泛演繹各國作曲家的作品，並特別鼓勵加拿大本地作曲家為中國樂器創作；直至2024年，我們成立了南楓樂坊（BCCCE），其核心目標在於回饋社區，積極於療養院、癌症中心等機構進行義演，並活躍於各類文化節與音樂節，以音樂服務社會。

在多年的發展下，協會旗下的樂團已從最初的三十名成員，擴展至現今超過七十人的規模，成員年齡橫跨八歲至七十歲。這個非營利組織已成為一個重要平台，匯聚了在加拿大出生的華裔，以及來自香港、台灣、中國的中國樂器演奏者。
BCCMA 每年參與各種文化、節慶與慈善活動的演出。除了年度表演，協會更為加拿大作曲家提供平台，將多元文化元素融入中國樂器的聲韻與旋律之中。我們的發展已超越了種族、身份與背景的界線，匯集了來自不同背景的成員，將大家的熱情交織在一起，共同為加拿大的音樂界貢獻心力。

教育亦是本組織的重要目標。自2006年起，我們已正式在溫哥華與北京中央音樂學院合作，設立中國音樂考試。在加拿大傳承中國音樂的使命，是我們不懈的追求。此外，自2001年以來，我們持續與基彎尼斯音樂節合作，在活動中設立中國樂器組別，為熱愛中國音樂的青年與專業人士提供展現才華的舞台。