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

On December 26th, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao held a grand awards ceremony to recognize and commend faculty and staff who made outstanding contributions and achieved remarkable educational accomplishments in 2025.Starlight Award: Education is a Two-Way IlluminationTian Jiaxin, Associate Professor of Piano from the Keyboard Department, and Wang Boyang, Violin Teacher from the Violin Department, received the "Starlight Award" for Outstanding Educators of 2025.Associate Professor Ti

When the profundity of classical music meets the vastness of the ocean, what artistic resonance is born? On the evening of December 27th, the Qingdao Concert Hall, located near the iconic Zhanqiao Pier, glittered with starlight and resounded with waves of applause. "The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao New Year Concert" (YMSQ New Year Concert) was held here grandly, presenting a musical feast of both international standard and humanistic warmth to the coastal city at the year's end. T

Young Voices on the Charitable StageOn December 6th in Beijing, warmth filled the air at the 10th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dongrun Foundation's "A Decade of Cultivation, Moving Forward with Love" charity event. Lu Siqing, Founding Principal of The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao and internationally renowned violinist, led faculty and students in attending and delivering a spectacular performance, once again lending their support to charity. He was joined by violin teacher Guo

(Reposted from the Official Website of the Chinese Embassy in the UK)Ambassador Zheng Zeguang Visits Yehudi Menuhin School2025-11-17 15:08On November 14, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang and his spouse, Counselor Hua Mei, were invited to visit the Yehudi Menuhin School. The school's Board Chair, David Buckley, Headmaster Robin Haskins, and other school leaders warmly welcomed Ambassador Zheng and his delegation, providing a detailed introduction to the school's history, e

On November 9-10, at the invitation of the Qingdao Municipal Government, Mr. John Mclean OBE, Chairman of the China UK Business Development Centre (CUKBDC), Senior Advisor to the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK, and Chairman of the City of London Board, visited Qingdao with his delegation. During their visit, Mr. Mclean and his delegation made a special trip to The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao.Mr. Mclean conducted a detailed tour of the campus, teaching facilities, and performance spaces, a

On October 25th, the inaugural "Menuhin Violin Classical Sonata Competition" concluded successfully. Students from our school's violin program competed with masterpieces by Mozart and Beethoven, showcasing the results of their in-depth study of classical music's foundational repertoire. Following the competition, Professor Wang Hong, Head of the Violin Teaching and Research Office, joined several award-winning students in sharing their reflections and gains. Returning to t

RAM’s Sole Chinese Examination Center Established at The Yehudi Menuhin SchoolWhat possibilities can arise when world-class music education resources are deeply integrated into a school’s daily teaching? From November 2nd to 7th, Professor Timothy Jones, Vice Principal of the Royal Academy of Music (RAM), and Professor Graham Mitchell, Head of Strings, will visit The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao to conduct a week-long series of in-depth academic activities. This represents not only a high-level