Introduction

5-day courses on the following Chinese musical instruments: guqin, guzheng, pipa, erhu, dizi, hulusu, Chinese ensemble. Other activities: Yoga, Chinese paper cutting, Calligraphy, Ink painting. (Subject to change)

Classes

For each instrument, two sessions were held, one in the mornings for people taking that instrument as their main or only instrument,the other for people taking it as a asecond instrument. The beginners were were led through the basic techniques, building a foundation on which they would be able to progress. By the end of the 5 days, they were able to play a simple piece. On the last afternoon, informal student performances were held, to enable participants to show each other what they had learned. Optional yoga sessions were held in the mornings, and in the afternoons there were optional classes on Chinese calligraphy, ink painting, and paper cutting.

Concert

A concert will be held in the end of the summer school to showcase our students achievements.