During the 5th International Double Bass Festival, Professor Song Yi, Professor of Double Bass at the Central Conservatory of Music, was officially appointed as Visiting Professor of Double Bass at The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao. This appointment will further strengthen the School’s teaching capacity in double bass, bringing more systematic professional guidance and cutting-edge industry perspectives.Professor Song Yi is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of Double Bass at the Middle School

On 30 June, the Menuhin Hall was bathed in soft light, with strings awaiting their first note. The Senior High School Graduation Ceremony and Concert for the Class of 2026 of The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao was held with great solemnity. The 30 graduates delivered an impressive report: 29 students received 83 offers from top overseas institutions across five countries, with total scholarships exceeding US$4.2 million; one student earned the national top ranking in the trumpet entrance examinat

On June 28, the 10th National Congress of the Chinese Musicians’ Association concluded in Beijing. Lu Siqing, Founding President of The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao and internationally renowned violinist, was elected Vice Chairperson of the 10th Executive Committee of the Chinese Musicians’ Association.The Congress was held in Beijing from June 27 to 28. Attendees reviewed and approved the work report, revised the Constitution of the Chinese Musicians’ Association, and elected the new leadershi

Recently, the celebrated hornist and educator Professor Wei Zhengqi has officially joined The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao as Professor of Horn.Professor Wei Zhengqi is a distinguished musician who holds a prominent position in the Chinese horn community, and a key figure who introduced Chinese horn artistry into the inner circles of European classical music. Since receiving a scholarship from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1986 to pursue advanced studies in France, he has resided in

On 7th March, British Ambassador to China Peter Wilson, accompanied by Chris Butland, Head of the Northern China Engagement Unit at the British Embassy in Beijing, Linda Xie, Shandong Lead at the British Embassy, and Jason Li, Head of the China Network at the UK Department for Business and Trade, visited The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao. The delegation was accompanied by Fan Qizhi, Director of the Qingdao Municipal Foreign Affairs Office. At the school's Culture Centre, Ambassador Wils

Following the resounding success of its first study tour to the United Kingdom during the 2025 Spring Festival, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao once again embarked on a journey to Europe from 20th February to 2nd March 2026. Faculty and students traveled to the United Kingdom and Denmark for an 11-day study and exchange tour.The group not only returned to its sister school—The Yehudi Menuhin School UK—for immersive learning, but also visited prestigious international institutions including the

At the start of the new year, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao has once again expanded its distinguished faculty. Renowned violist, conductor and educator Professor He Rong has officially joined the school, serving as Orchestra Conductor and Viola Professor.At The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao, chamber music and orchestra education are not merely elective or supplementary courses—they form the core of the curriculum. Through systematic ensemble training, frequent stage practice, and in-depth st

On 14th January, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao welcomed a familiar friend — Mr Óscar Colomina i Bosch, Dean of the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid, and his delegation. This visit was not only an exchange between two leading music institutions but also a warm reunion, a reflection on the original aspirations of education, and an expansion of new pathways for Menuhin Qingdao students towards Spain's top musical academy. A Reunion with an "Old Friend"For Ósca

Professor Kong Zhaohui, a celebrated violinist, has recently joined The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao as Violin Professor . His appointment will further strengthen the school's string faculty, bringing international-level instruction and profound artistic expertise. A Distinguished Musical CareerProfessor Kong Zhaohui began learning the violin at the age of five under his father Kong Guangtian's guidance . At eleven, he was admitted to the Central Conservatory of Music with outstand