On the afternoon ofAugust 11, Yu Long,a internationally renowned conductor, music director of China Philharmonic Orchestra, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra as well as the Chairman of the Symphony Orchestra League of China Musicians Association and the association members visited the Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao. Members present  include the heads and music directors of the symphony orchestras from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Qingdao and other cities.

The delegation listened to the report on the construction and management of the School and the Music Art Center, and visited the Music Building, Academic Building, the Menuhin Hall, rehearsal rooms, practice studios and other facilities of the School. After the school tour, they highly appraised our  world-class music facilities.

With faculty that are nationally and internationally selected and are all outstanding musicians and educators, the establishment of the School has given a  significant impact on the Chinese and international classical music education. The School is vital in the existence for young talents, music educators and the whole society. China Musicians Association expressed that they are looking forward to having close cooperation with the Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao in the future, and to work together to build up a "cradle of musicians" in the East.