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对于青少年作曲学生来说，获得现场聆听职业乐团演出原创作品的机会是非常难得的。即使在一些顶尖的音乐学院，本科阶段也极少有演出机会。高规格的演出机会甚至为0。美好艺术中心做到了创作与实践相结合，所有学员均有机会与诸如茱莉亚音乐学院等专业院校硕士/博士演奏家合作演出作品的机会；初、高中优秀学员的作品有机会由职业交响乐团演出，并且能与斯坦福/耶鲁/哥大/茱莉亚/央音/上音/浙音等作曲家们，纽约同台演出！![]()
美好艺术中心成立七年时间，学员们遍布美国、中国、加拿大、欧洲、大洋洲。学员的年龄从8岁到18岁，作品体裁从独奏到室内乐，作品种类丰富多样。2024年musicON音乐节共分5场音乐会，第二场为美好艺术中心学员钢琴独奏和二重奏专场，本场演出作品13部。▼节目单（系列音乐会第二场，美东时间2024年10月26日上午11:00，美国国家歌剧院音乐厅）![]()
Sam is a 16-year-old musical kid. Knows how to play guitar and sing, and he likes to listen to metal, jazz, and classical music and all sorts of music. My favorite band in the metal genre is Megadeth, the reason so is because of their usage of tritones which adds a feeling of a hyped and magical feeling to their music, and my favorite jazz artist is Gerry Mulligan. I believe this is a great opportunity to listen and learn about how other people perceive music. Hope that you’ll like my music.The piece follows a simplistic pattern of style. Changing from a peaceful state to a climax eventually.
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Yuchen Liu was born in China in 2014 and moved to Maryland with his family in 2016. He dove into the world of composition at five years old, learning from Mr. Yiming Wu. As a young composer, Yuchen has an unquenchable curiosity and a lively spirit that shines through in his music. For Yuchen, composing is a fun adventure that brings the tunes in his head to life!Diary of a Pro of EverythingThis piece of music tells the story of a master of all the tricks and traps found in video games, so Yuchen named him "a pro of everything". One ordinary school morning, the pro is unexpectedly pulled into a video game, where he experiences the thrills and challenges of survival in a virtual world.
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John Liu is an 11th grade student from San Mateo, California. He has been playing the cello for eight years and piano for ten, studying under Dr. Igor Shochetman and Thomas Hansen. He has completed Advanced Level of the California Certificate of Merit with State Honors for piano and achieved the gold award for CMEA State Small Ensemble festival as part of Aragon High School’s Chamber Quartet.Beneath the Veil tells the tale of a child on a journey of self-discovery. Beneath the cheerful outward appearance lies a world of internal turmoil. As he faces the challenges of inner conflict, he continues to project positivity to the world around him. This piece explores his story and the contrast between the outer appearance and his inner world, capturing both the vulnerability and the strength in maintaining a smile through the storm.
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Zhang Tianyi, Nanjing, Jiangsu, Nanjing Foreign Language School Xianlin Campus. He served as the deputy director of the literature department of the student Union. Be the monitor of the class. In life, I like to travel and explore different countries. Love music, football, boxing, etc. Like to listen to different types of music, classical, jazz, pop are involved. In the school to participate in many large-scale performances and competitions and achieved very good results. In 2024, he began to learn classical music composition. In the future, he wants to be math major student and use math and AI to promote music.This music is inspired by the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly, symbolizing personal growth. In C major, it reflects the caterpillar's strength and the butterfly's purity, while E major expresses the caterpillar's passion. Like the caterpillar gathering energy, humans also endure challenges before emerging stronger, just as the butterfly breaks free from its cocoon, representing beauty and freedom.
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Xu Haoyuan, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Hangzhou Xizi Experimental School International Department. He served as the founder and club leader in school’s chess club. In life, I like to exercise and watch movies. I love music, basketball, chess etc. Love to listen to all kinds of music, classical, pop,ballad are all my favorite. In the school to participate in all kind of activities and keen to help others out in the process. In 2024, he began to learn classical music composition. In the future, he wants to major in applied math and use math to analyze and research music.This music is inspired by a journey through the mountains to seek for flowers, symbolizing the rewards and beauty after the endeavour of goring through mountains and rivers. In C major, it reflects the person’s effort and hardship to go across mountains and rivers. While the E-flat major express the calm and peacefulness in a field of flowers. Life is like a trip for flower, to endure pain and hardship to reach the final peace and beauty in the end of the journey.
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Xiaohan Charles Zhuo (USA)Charles Zhuo, aged 10, resides in Lexington, Massachusetts, with his parents and older brother, Edmond. He is a fifth grader at Belmont Day School. He enjoys reading, playing games, travelling and going to museums. Charles began learning composition when he was 9 years old.Wind, 1st and 2nd MovementsThe first movement represents wind flowing through a town, visiting its farms and its alleys, blowing through every street and every corner of the town. The second movement describes a light breeze blowing through a meadow.
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My name is Christina Liang, a 13-year-old eighth grader at Briarcliff Middle School, NY. I’ve been writing songs since I was 8, inspired by stories, movies, and daily emotions. I record them on my iPad, and my mom’s excitement after hearing them encouraged me to share them. I submitted my work to the New York State PTA Reflections competition, winning a school award in 6th grade and an Award of Merit in the state’s top 5 in 7th grade. Encouraged by my parents, I began formal composition studies in May 2024.This piece was inspired by my discovery of the cruel reality of the industry of wildlife trading(Specifically tigers). I was very agitated and angry when I saw the thousands of dead tigers laying on the floor, and I imagined how it would feel to be in such a position where you are forced into an industry to suffer and die miserably. This was the main inspiration for the song. The theme I wanted to express was animal cruelty, as sadly poaching and illegal practices on animals extend far beyond exotic species, but birds, cats, chickens, and almost every species imaginable. This piece is a story, told from the point of view of an abducted tiger cub.
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Edmond Zhuo, aged 12, resides in Lexington, Massachusetts, with his parents and younger brother, Charles. He is a sixth grader at Jonas Clarke Middle School. Passionate about reading and writing, Edmond also enjoys a variety of fun activities. He frequently travels with his family and began learning composition when he was 9 years old.It was made by the small fragments of musical ideas in the composer’s mind. When there were enough fragments, the fragments pieced themselves together, one by one, like a collage, to form the finished piece.
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Audrey Chengzhen Li (Canada)
Audrey Chengzhen Li is 11-year-old and is in Grade 6. She lives in Toronto, Canada. She learned to play piano and violin several years ago. With the passion in music, she continues learning musical composition with Mr. Yiming Wu. Besides music, Audrey also likes to read and write fantasy and fiction stories. And she loves playing basketball and tennis with her friends. All these activities inspire her in music composition, and she would like to share her music with people.
Fortune Telling
Fortune Telling is a classical piano solo by Audrey Li. Fortune Telling has thirty-nine measures. It is played in ¾ time and should be 120 bpm. Additionally, this piece is allegretto. Fortune Telling speaks of a magician performing for audiences of many ages. The curtain falls on the last three measures of the piece. The piece has a lot of dynamics, including forte and piano.
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Claire Yu is a 7th grader from Millburn, New Jersey. She began piano lessons at nine and started composing at twelve. Her dedication has led to several accolades, including New Jersey State winner and North East Regional Wins at the National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composer Competition (2023). Claire has performed at Carnegie Hall and won First Place at the Crescendo International Piano Competition. She also has danced as a solo clown with the New Jersey Ballet Company.I believe the world advances through conflict, much like a butterfly breaking free from its cocoon. Music offers me hope and happiness amid confusion, providing a sense of contentment. Reflecting on my childhood, I transitioned from fear of the unknown to frustration with dependence, driving my self-discovery. Pain and struggle reveal hidden pathways to success.
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Tianyue (Joyce) Yan is a talented multi-instrumentalist, proficient in Pipa, Zhongruan, violin, piano, guitar, as well as wind and percussion instruments. She explores classical music, Chinese traditional music, jazz, Joyce has performed at prestigious venues like Harvard University, Princeton University, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as well as in various states across the U.S. She earned 1st prize at the Golden Classical Music Awards, a Silver Award at the Dunhuang Cup, and finalist recognition at the Music International Grand Prix. She currently serves as the secretary of the Flying Strings Youth Ensemble.This piece was composed based on the endless circle of emotions we as humans experience daily. As we go through each day, our emotions also change rapidly. The first movement depicts the start of a day, where we are often eager to take on what the new day brings. The second movement portrays the moments of uncertainty or sadness within a day. The third and last movement reminds us that nonetheless, we should always strive to be content and joyous.
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Enoch Yu is a 9th grader who composes music under the guidance of Yiming Wu. Enoch’s music primarily focuses on fusing classical music with contemporary elements. He frequently draws inspiration from masterpieces created by artists, architects, and other composers. Enoch has been awarded numerous accolades for his work, including first prize in the International DONNE IN MUSICA Festival for 2 consecutive years and fifth degree in the Golden Key International Music Festival for Composition. He resides in New Jersey, USA.
Summer's Twilight
Summer's Twilight is a musical journey inspired by the transition from summer to autumn. The first movement, Summer’s Farewell, captures the vibrant energy of summer gradually giving way to the onset of autumn. This movement reflects the season's exuberance and slow surrender to autumn’s approach.
The second movement, Autumn’s Advent, portrays the changes in nature as autumn takes hold. Various motifs, rhythms, and melodies highlight different aspects of the season, such as shifting weather and changing foliage. Together, these movements encapsulate the delicate transition between the warmth of summer and the cool embrace of autumn.
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William Wang (USA)
William Wang, a 16-year-old from Bellevue, Washington, is a passionate pianist and composer. He has won multiple gold medals in prestigious piano competitions such as the NW Chopin Festival, SIPF Virtuoso Festival, RCMF, PAFE, and Pacific Northwest Piano Competition. William has performed at Benaroya Hall and also captivated audiences at RCMF's Concert In the Park at Mercer Island. In 2022, he won first place at the Charleston International Piano Competition, and most recently, the gold medal at Cap Ferret Music Open 2023 Junior & Masters and Chopin NW 2024. He thoroughly enjoys composition and listening to all types of music.
Winter Nights
"Winter Nights" is inspired by the diverse and unpredictable winter weather of the Pacific Northwest, from rainstorms to snow. While the season brings long, dark days, the piece celebrates its beauty, contrasting a gloomy introduction with a warm, comforting theme reminiscent of cozy nights by the fireplace. The rhythmic patterns reflect the unpredictability of nature, creating an atmosphere that highlights the often-overlooked charm of winter in the Northwest.
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