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CALGARY CHINESE MUSIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and enriching the community with traditional Chinese music. We have been providing the Calgary community with exceptional musical services for over 25 years.

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We offer lessons for a wide range of traditional Chinese instruments for all skill levels.

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Our orchestra and our multiple ensembles are available for any event or fund raiser.

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Instrument Exhibit

From traditional Chinese string, to wind, to percussion instruments, we have them all.

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MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

FRANK YUEN
FRANK YUEN
Member of China Nationalities Orchestra Society, President of Calgary Chinese Music Development Association, Orchestra leader of CCMDA Chinese Orchestra, and Erhu & Ruan Instructor for the University of Calgary Senior College.

Formerly an Erhu player for Hong Kong Wang Kwong Chinese Orchestra, Frank received formal music training and education in his earlier years in Hong Kong, and he has studied Erhu virtuosi, including Ng Tai Kwong, Chan Chi Qau Sun, Yanqin Performer Tsang Zhang, Pipa Performer Cheng Chun Chun.

Since arriving in Canada, Frank devotes his spare time promoting and developing Chinese music and has participated in numerous performances. In 1999, he began hosting one of the most widely received weekly radio programs on Chinese Music Appreciation on the Fairchild Radio.

PAULA PANG
PAULA PANG
Paula Pang is a guzheng performer and teacher. She is a member of the China Nationalities Orchestra Society. Paula began piano studies young and began guzheng studies during university. Her guzheng teachers include Mr. Chun Bo SO and Ms. See-Wah HON. In 2016 Paula won the Best Instructor Award from the Third International Youth Zheng Contest. She is a guzheng teacher at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre and also has her own private guzheng studio. She is an in-demand music teacher for both private and group lessons for students of all ages. Her students have won numerous awards and honours, including in the Third International Youth Zheng Contest which was held in Hong Kong in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.  Paula received the Best Teacher Award in the Fifth International Zheng Contest in 2017, an Outstanding Teacher Award in the 7th International Zheng Contest in 2021. In addition to her busy teaching schedule, Paula is a frequent guest lecturer at universities, libraries and various other organizations. She was invited by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to perform the guzheng part of the “Waterfall” concerts on October 16 & 17, 2009.
VIVIAN WONG
VIVIAN WONG
Vivian Wong is a guzheng performer and teacher and currently serves at the Director of Cultural & Education at the Calgary Chinese Music Development Association.  She won a Bronze Medal at the Fifth International Zheng Competition in Hong Kong in 2017.  With over 13 years of experience, she is passionate about sharing the beauty of traditional Chinese music through both performance and education.

As a teacher, she blends structured techniques with a warm and encouraging approach, tailoring lessons to each student’s pace and learning style.  Her teaching emphasizes strong fundamentals, music expression and cultural appreciation, fostering both technical skill and a deeper connection to the art of guzheng.  She works with students of all ages and levels, providing personalized guidance whether they are exploring the instrument for the first time or preparing for performances and examinations.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

2025 Annual Music Concert / 2025 年音樂會

By | May 1st, 2025|Categories: Upcoming Events|

  2025 Annual Music Concert Date and Time: Saturday October 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm Location: The Rosza Centre, University of Calgary Tickets: Free  For more information please call Frank Yuen at (403) 870-8878 or [...]

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2025 Youth Music Competition (Guzheng and Piano) Winners’ Concert / 2025靑少年古箏鋼琴音樂天才比賽得獎者音樂會

By | May 1st, 2025|Categories: Upcoming Events|

Saturday October 4, 2025 6:30pm Boris Roubakine Recital Hall, University of Calgary   2025年十月四日星期六晚上六時三十分 卡城大學Boris Roubakine音樂廳

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2025 Youth Music Competition (Guzheng and Piano)/2025靑少年古箏鋼琴音樂天才比賽

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Saturday October 4, 2025 Boris Roubakine Recital Hall, University of Calgary Application Form Download Please e-mail filled out application form to guzheng@telus.net 2025年十月四日星期六 卡城大學 Boris Roubakine 音樂廳

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Our association is proud to have served the Calgary community with musical services since 1998. We continue to strive to provide a great learning experience for our community, and continue to grow in numbers.

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