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

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