From January 28th to 31st, the 15th ISCMS International Schools Music Festival will be held in Qingdao for the first time, hosted by The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao. This major musical event, bringing together teachers and students from numerous international schools across Asia, will unfold a four-day series of activities at our school.
About the ISCMS Music Festival
The ISCMS Festival (International Schools Choral Music Society Festival), founded in 2008, is dedicated to creating opportunities for students to perform on world-class professional stages. It enables young musicians to collaborate in performing high-level choral and orchestral works under the guidance of internationally renowned artists. Hosted annually by international schools in different cities on a rotating basis, the festival has grown into one of the most recognized and prestigious international school music events in Asia, attracting enthusiastic participation from numerous schools each year.
For a young school established just over three years ago, being selected as the host venue for ISCMS is a full recognition of The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao’s professional capabilities and international vision. The “holistic education” philosophy we uphold highly aligns with ISCMS’s mission of “promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration through music.”
Open Sharing, Collective Growth
Authentic music education stems from open exchange and dynamic interaction. During this festival, our school will open its internal teaching resources. Senior faculty from various disciplines will offer a series of exclusive masterclasses for participating students, providing young musicians from across Asia with opportunities for refinement. The convergence of diverse cultures and schools of thought will also bring fresh inspiration to our own teachers and students. This vividly embodies the core spirit of this event—“Open Sharing, Collective Growth”—empowering others through sharing, enriching ourselves through exchange, and jointly building a vibrant international youth music community.
We Cordially Invite You to Experience the Charm of Music On-Site
On Friday, January 30, at 19:00, a Jazz Band Concert will be held in our Menuhin Hall, freely showcasing the vitality and creativity of youth.
On Saturday, January 31, the grand ISCMS 15th Anniversary Gala Performance will resonate at the Qingdao Phoenix Sound Grand Theatre, presenting the fruitful outcomes of the four-day intensive training.
The ISCMS Music Festival is not merely a musical feast; it is a cultural encounter and an educational dialogue. We look forward to witnessing this spectacular celebration of youth and music together with you.