What is a Janggo? A Super Janggo? How did the composer get her ideas? How does the guzheng work? The erhu? Is it difficult to conduct a Chinese orchestra? Do you have burning questions about Chinese music that you want…
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Forms: PDF DOC Brochure: 中文 English 2018 Central Conservatory of Music Examinations in Toronto Learning music teaches joy, discipline, and inspires creativity. Learning Chinese instruments also connects you to the beauty of Chinese culture. As part of the learning process,…
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Date: Saturday, December 2, 2017 Time: 4 PM (pre-dinner dance); 7 PM – 1 AM Venue: Markham Event Centre, 95 Duffield Dr. Markham Ticket: $80 / person (dinner + dance) The organizers of Happy Holiday Line Dance Party has chosen Toronto…
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After careful consideration by our Adjudication Panel based on the criteria of Artistic Value and Promise, Instrumentation and Orchestration, and Suitability for TCO, we are pleased to announce that there is a tie for first place in our first TCO…
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Last update: Sep. 16, 2017 Background The Toronto Chinese Orchestra (TCO) is proud to announce a composition competition. This competition seeks to connect emerging Canadian composers with Chinese orchestral music in order to produce a new composition. Winning composer(s) will…
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The Canadian Music Centre (CMC) hosts a special workshop-demonstration by Dr. Chih-Sheng Chen and the Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra (gCO), in collaboration with the Toronto Chinese Orchestra. Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017 Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: Canadian Music Centre, 20…
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Application Deadline: September 16, 2016 Age Group: 16 and under Details For inquiries: AmelyZhou@TorontoChineseOrchestra.com or 647-889-8042
An international jury has selected Matthew Poon, as the winner of the 2015 Toronto Chinese Orchestra Conducting Competition Winner. Matthew will have the opportunity to conduct a yangqin concerto and an encore piece at TCO annual concert on July 3, 2016…
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During December, 4 candidates rehearsed with the orchestra. For most, it was their first time conducting a Chinese orchestra. It was a positive learning experience for both the conductors and the orchestra.