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

On November 19-20, entrance auditions for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) for applicants from Mainland China will once again be held at our school. As the only official audition venue in Mainland China certified by RCS, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao has, for two consecutive years, provided outstanding young musicians with this invaluable opportunity to audition directly for a world-leading conservatoire.I. Firm Recognition from RCSFounded in 1847 and consistently ranked within the

Since the official announcement of the vocal music program at YMSQ, we have received enthusiastic attention, with questions such as "How exactly is the curriculum structured?", "Is the faculty strong?", and "What kind of growth can my child expect?" For a school aiming to cultivate future musicians, the establishment of each discipline is crucial for the completeness of education and the possibilities for students' future development. Today, we will present the

As the new semester is about to commence, YMSQ makes an important announcement: After nearly a year of research and preparation, its vocal music program will be officially launched before the start of the new semester!The establishment of the vocal music program stems from YMSQ's profound insight into and response to the artistic growth needs of young students. With an increasing number of Chinese students pursuing vocal music seeking professional and international learning and development p

In July 2025, among the "Evaluation Results of Outstanding Engineering Design Projects" released by the Shanghai Engineering and Consulting Association, the Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao and Music Arts Center project stood out among over 600 participating projects and was awarded the "First-Class Achievement"!This award is a provincial-level industry review organized by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and entrusted to the Shanghai Engi

On July 22nd, during the inaugural YMSQ International Violin Masterclass, Ning Feng, an internationally renowned violinist serving as a specially invited expert for the masterclass, was officially appointed as a visiting professor of violin at YMSQ.Professor Ning Feng said, "I am truly honored to accept the appointment from YMSQ. The school's first-rate facilities, rich artistic atmosphere, and especially its commitment to and practice of carrying forward Master Menuhin's 'holis

As the lingering notes of the closing ceremony concert faded away, the young musicians clutched their graduation certificates tightly in their hands and exchanged heartfelt hugs filled with reluctance to part. On July 12, the one-week 2025 YMSQ Summer School drew to a perfect close in an atmosphere brimming with a sense of accomplishment. This was not merely a summer school; it was a cross-border musical rite of passage and a global dialogue about passion, courage, and the future.I. President Si