September 10, 2024The Music Department at the School of Culture and Creativity kicked off its new season with a compelling event, “Echoes of Bach: A Special Masterclass and Lecture by Lingyi Kong.” Held in CC-129, this exciting program drew students, faculty, and music enthusiasts alike, offering a vibrant exploration of Bach’s solo violin works.The event featured violinist and educator Ling...

 At noon on May 15, 2024, the Music Department held a unique music salon Workshop in classroom CC-129. Associate Professor Jie Wang, along with the students, explored Shakespeare and Broadway musicals through historical retrospection, plot introductions, video presentations, live performances, and impromptu interactions, allowing the audience to experience the wonderful stories of the great pla...

The Music Department at United International College (UIC) recently hosted the themed workshop "Unleash the Wings of Imagination in Musical Expression" on May 8, 2024, in Recital Hall CC129 at the School of Culture and Creativity. Professor and special guest artist Rene Pfister led the interactive workshop. Professor Pfister serves in the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston, ...

On March 20, 2024, the Music Department organized a workshop in CC320, featuring presentations by Mr. Jonathan James CORBETT and Ms. Elyse Zishan PENG from the English Language Centre (ELC). The event aimed to showcase the extensive support services provided by ELC, introduce the tailored support program for language learning known as the Student English Support Program (SESP), facilitate hands...

On October 20, 2023, a lecture titled "The Godfather of Chinese Musical Theater Presents" presented by Maestro Li DUN was held in CC-129 Lecture Hall at UIC, organized by the Music Performance Program and the School of Culture and Creativity. Mr. Li Dun is a celebrated musical producer in China, widely known as "The Godfather of Musical Theatre.” He has produced a number of highly acclaimed Ch...

On September 22, 2023, The School of Culture and Creativity at Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University - United International College (UIC) had the distinct honor of hosting Associate Professor Yin Yijia from the Central Conservatory of Music. She conducted a splendid piano masterclass and was appointed as an Adjunct Associate Professor of the Music Department during the award ...

Workshop Description:Are you planning to pursue an advanced degree abroad in music? Or thinking of transferring to an undergraduate program overseas?This workshop will provide important information and strategies about how to get accepted to a top college or university music program in the USA.Professor Tom Stein is from Berklee College of Music in Boston and is new at UIC. He will bring his de...

Event Description:Improvisation was a central part of a musician's training in 17th and 18th century Europe. Many of the great composers whom we revere today were also renowned performers, teachers, and improvisers. However, as musicians began to specialize in various musical subdisciplines, the art of improvisation began to recede to the point that many classical pianists today can play the mo...