Classes
BCCMA Chinese Music Education Classes
Summer Term 2022
Fall Term 2022
BC Youth Chinese Orchestra
Recommended for youth 12 years and older with minimum Grade 4 playing level.
Audition required
Sep 17 to Dec 17 (14 classes in Term 1), Jan 14 to June 24 (19 classes in Term 2); with breaks on Mar 18, 25, Apr 8, May 20.
Saturday Jan 28 CNY Performance at Aberdeen Centre.
June 27 Year End Performance at Annex.
Fee: $500
Plucked Instrument Ensemble
Instructor: Geling Jiang
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Mondays 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Sep 12 to Dec 19 (15 classes)
Fee for term: $390
Bowed Instrument Ensemble
Instructor: Yun Song
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Sundays 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Sep 12 to Dec 19 (15 classes)
Fee for term: $390
Beginner Group Classes for Children
Recommended for children ages 8 to 12 with minimal playing experience
Saturday 10:30am to 12:00pm
Sep 10 to Dec 17 (15 classes)
Fee for term: $390
Enroll at this time for small group classes for: zheng, pipa, ruan, yangqin, dizi, sheng, erhu, zhonghu or percussion.
Beginner Group Classes for Adults
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Class times set according to registrant preference
Sep 12 to Dec 19 (15 classes), 1.5hr per class
Fee for term: $390
Enroll at this time for small group classes for: zheng, pipa, ruan, yangqin, dizi, sheng, erhu, zhonghu or percussion.
*All classes accept new registrants throughout the term. Tuition will be pro-rated.
Spring Term 2023
Plucked Instrument Ensemble
Instructor: Geling Jiang
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Mondays 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Jan 30 to Jun 24 (17 classes); with breaks on Mar 20, 27, Apr 10, May 22.
Fee for term: $440
Bowed Instrument Ensemble
Instructor: Yun Song
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Sundays 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Feb 2 to Jun 24 (17 classes); with breaks on Mar 19, 26, Apr 9, May 21.
Fee for term: $440
Beginner Group Classes for Children
Recommended for children ages 8 to 12
Saturday 10:30am to 12:00pm
Feb 3 to Jun 24 (17 classes); with breaks on Mar 18, 25, Apr 8, May 20.
Fee for term: $440
Enroll at this time for small group classes for: zheng, pipa, ruan, yangqin, dizi, sheng, erhu, zhonghu or percussion.
Spring Break Camps in 2023
Recommended for ages 5 to 12
March 20-24 2023
9am to 3pm each day, with after school care option
Fee: $480 per week
Students will spend five incredible days learning about Chinese music, songs and dance. Activities will include fun with percussion, plucked and bowed instruments.
Beginner Group Classes for Adults
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Class times set according to registrant preference
Feb 6 to Jun 24 (17 classes); with breaks on Mar 18, 25, Apr 8, May 20.
1.5hrs per class
Fee for term: $440
Enroll at this time for small group classes for: zheng, pipa, ruan, yangqin, dizi, sheng, erhu, zhonghu or percussion.
Final Year End Concert on Tuesday Jun 27, 2023 at 7:30pm
*All classes accept new registrants throughout the term. Tuition will be pro-rated.