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Cecilia Chan
Professional field(s): Guzheng
Teaching language(s): Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Teaching since 2019
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Teaching since 2019
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Cecilia Chan
Guzheng
The Education University of Hong Kong
Cecilia Chan began to learn guzheng at the age of 6, under the tutelage of Miss. Wong Yan Yi and her mother – Ms. Du Jielian.
Currently, she’s a student from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture and Bachelor of Music Education (Honours) in the Education University of Hong Kong, majoring in Guzheng, under the tutelage of Ms. Wan Xing. As a soloist, she has won the championship of several local and international music competitions. In the first year, she was selected as an Student Pro-Artist by EdUHK MUSES. She’s now active in private teaching and orchestra performances.
Cecilia Chan began to learn guzheng at the age of 6, under the tutelage of Miss. Wong Yan Yi and her mother – Ms. Du Jielian.
Currently, she’s a student from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture and Bachelor of Music Education (Honours) in the Education University of Hong Kong, majoring in Guzheng, under the tutelage of Ms. Wan Xing. As a soloist, she has won the championship of several local and international music competitions. In the first year, she was selected as an Student Pro-Artist by EdUHK MUSES. She’s now active in private teaching and orchestra performances.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Music) Co-terminal Double Degree Programme, The Education University of Hong Kong
Studying
Achievement
Huaxia Cup International Guzheng Competition
Youth Senior Class, Gold Award
British Medici International Music Competition
Traditional instruments, Champion
Khemsiri Music International Musicians Challenge (Hong Kong)
Chinese solo (Senior), Champion
The Education University of Hong Kong
Student Pro-Artist in the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts
The Central Conservatory of Music
Performance Diploma Guzheng Examination, Merit
The 10th International Music and Arts Competition
Guzheng, Gold medal
The 50th Chinese Instruments Competition
Guzheng solo (Advanced), Champion
The 69th Hong Kong Schools Music Festival
Guzheng solo (Senior), Champion
The 9th Hong Kong Schools Dance & Music Festival
Chinese Instrument Solo, Gold
Performance Experience
Hong Kong Youth Music Society, 2022-present
Guzheng player
The Education University of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, 2020-present
Guzheng performer
Gallery
Ms. Chan’s Performance photos
Video
Lao Fung: Red Flowers Blooming all over the Mountain
Teaching Location
Central and WesternEasternSouthernWan ChaiKwun Tong
Lesson
Guzheng | |||
| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $300 – $350 | $400 – $550 | $600 – $800 |
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Level:
All Instrumental Lessons / Accompaniment
Beginner: Beginner - G. 4
Intermediate: G. 5 - G. 7
Advanced: G. 8 or above
Western Music Theory
Beginner: ABRSM Music Theory G. 5
Intermediate: ABRSM Music Theory G. 8
Advanced: Trinity College London AmusTCL or above
Chinese Music Theory
Beginner: Shanghai Conservatory of Music Theory
Beginner: Central Conservatory of Music Theory G. 1
Intermediate: Central Conservatory of Music Theory G. 2
Advanced: Not applicable
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