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2009 Grade Exam evaluations have been mailed out. Candidates who receive distinction are invited to perform in the concert recital on Nov 21, 2009. Performance is open to the public. Free admission.

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2009 CCOM Exam Concert Recital Print E-mail

CCOM Exam was successfully held on November 7 and 8, 2009. All evaluations have been mailed out.

Concert Recital

Time: November 21, 2009 (Saturday) 7:00 PM
Venue: San Jose State University Concert Hall, 260 S. 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 (Inside Music Building)
Admission: Free

Features the distinction candidates to showcase their musicianship and their passion for Chinese music and instruments.
All candidates who receive distinction have been notified to perform in the concert recital.

Performance is open to the public. Free admission.
All students and parents are welcome to attend the performance.

 

 

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Zhongruan

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Pipa

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Dizi

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Sheng (Chinese mouth organ)

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Suona (Chinese Oboe)

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Guzheng

Guzheng (zither or lap harp) was a very popular instrument during ancient times, as early as the War...

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Yangqin

The Yangqin is also called a hammered dulcimer. It is played by hitting strings with a pair of bambo...

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Erhu

Also known as two-string violin, the erhu is a Chinese 2-stringed, vertical fiddle that has a histo...

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Konghou

Konghou (double-string harp) is an ancient Chinese harp. It went extinct sometime in the Ming Dynast...

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Cello

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Enrollment is open all year round. Please select the program you are interested to enroll in and give us some basic information. Once we receive your enrollment, we will contact you for attending the class. You can use the same link below to enroll for summer program.

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What is Grade Exam? Print E-mail

The Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) of China is China's most senior musical institute offering accredited examinations to applicants.

The Standard Grade Examination Committee of the CCOM has the mandate of expanding musical education and its stylistic tradition, and it provides authoritative musical achievement level assessment for overseas Chinese instrumental musicians and students.

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Photo Galleries 2008 Print E-mail

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Aaron Garg Solo Concert (9/28/2008)
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Colorful Melodies Concert (5/24/2008)
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