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 Chen Tao (Director)
 Melody of Dragon, Inc.
 53-19 195th Street
 Fresh Meadows, NY
 11365
 Tel: 347-259-9252
 Email



 
February 7, 2024

Chinese New Year Concert at Interchurch Center

Sponsored by Music at Interchurch Center

Concert Concert Concert Concert Concert Concert Concert

Sponsored by The InterChurch Center, Melody of Dragon will present a New Year celebration concert. Chen Tao and Liu Li together with their disciples will present a concert to you to celebrate the traditional Chinese festival- the Spring Festival. Please join us in person, the concert will also be live streamed and broadcast through YouTube.


November 15, 2023

Chinese Traditional Concert at the School of Columbia

Concert Concert Concert Concert

Sponsored by The School of Columbia, Melody of Dragon will present a Chinese Traditional concert.


September 16, 2022

The Moonlight is Hometown

Mid-Autumn Festival concert - sponsored by The Queens Library Flushing Branch

Concert Concert Concert Concert Concert

The Queens Library Flushing Branch will launch the"The Moonlight is Hometown" Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration presented by Melody of Dragon which will be held at 6:30 pm, September 16th (Thursday). At that time, Chen Tao will invite his alumni of the Central Conservatory of Music, the famous pipa player and composer Professor Gao Hong, and her husband, famous composer Mr. Paul Dice to celebrate and share the wonderful feeling of friendship with you through the Internet. Please click the links here: https://queenslib.org/3jQlApH, Access code: 179 356 0218 and Meeting password: 0916


April 8 to 10, 2021

HARMONY AND COMPASSION -- MUSIC IN BUDDHIST RITUAL

AN ONLINE CONFERENCE AND CONCERT SERIES hosted by US China Music Institute at BARD College Conservatory of Music

Concert Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Participants

"HARMONY AND COMPASSION -- MUSIC IN BUDDHIST RITUAL" This year's annual conference of the US-China Music Institute will explore forms of Buddhist musical practice through online discussions, performances, and demonstrations. Chen Tao and Liu Li will participate in the program as composer, speaker and performer for the three days event (April 8 to 10, 2021). Please click on the Buddha's statues to explore more detail information.


Sept. 19, 2019

Jiang Lu-Yu HuLuSi Recital Concert

Sponsored Melody of Dragon and The Confucius Institute at Pace University

Concert Concert

"Expressing amidst Mountain & Water" --Jiang Lu-Yu Hulusi Recital Concert will be held at Schimmel Theatre, Pace University on Thursday evening 7pm, September 19, 2019. Sponsored by Melody of Dragon, Inc. and The Confucius Institute at Pace University, this concert will be accompanied by musicians from Melody of Dragon. Free administration. For more details, please email at: info@melodyofdragon.org or call 347-259-9252.


Aug. 24 & 25, 2019

2019 New York Chinese Instruments International Competition

Competition Competition

Application Form

"2019 New York Chinese Instruments International Competition" -- will be held on August 24 & 25, 2019 in New York City. Please click on the "Application Form", then print and fill out this application form, send along with your check or money order before July 31, 2019. For more details, please call 347-259-9252.


Oct. 6 & 7, 2018

2018 New York Chinese Instruments International Competition

Competition Competition

Application Form

"2018 New York Chinese Instruments International Competition" -- will be held on October 6 & 7, 2018 in New York City. Please click on the "Application Form", then print and fill out this application form, send along with your check or money order before August 15. For more details, please call 347-259-9252.


Oct. 7 & 8, 2017

2017 New York Chinese Instruments International Competition

Competition Competition

Application Form

"2017 New York Chinese Instruments International Competition" -- will be held on October 7 & 8, 2017 in New York City. Please click on the "Application Form", then print and fill out this application form, send along with your check or money order before August 31. For more details, please call 347-259-9252.


Aug. 20 & 21, 2016

2016 New York Chinese Instruments International Competition

Application Form

"2016 New York Chinese Instruments International Competition" -- will be held on August 20 & 21, 2016 in New York City. Please click on the "Application Form", then print and fill out this application form, send along with your check or money order before July 30. For more details, please call 347-259-9252.


Oct. 3 & 4, 2015

2015 New York Chinese Instruments International Competition

Application Form

"2015 New York Chinese Instruments International Competition" -- will be held on October 3 & 4, 2015 in New York City. Please click on the "Application Form", then print and fill out this application form, send along with your check or money order before September 10. For more details, please call 347-259-9252.


April 25 to 28, 2014

KunQu Music Theather

Sponsored by Carleton College, Melody of Dragon and Wintergreen Kunqu Society,

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"Inscription" -- a new work of combination of Chinese Traditional Music and Kunqu music will be presented at Carleton College in Northfield, MN and Macalester College in St. Paul, MN from April 25th through April 28th in 2014. This presentation will be fetured on the top-notch Kunqu artist, Ms. Shen Yi-Li, who directly from Shanghai Kunju Company. In adittio to the Kunqu Music Theatre, Ms. Shen Yi-Li and Mr. Chen Tao will also host a lecture/demostration to introduce the history of Kunqu music and relationship between Chinese Tradtional Music and Kunqu Music. For more information on Kunqu performance, please call (301)983-4035 or visit: Wintergreen Kunqu Society.


March 17, 2014

Journey to the Beauty

Sponsored by Hunter College

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"Journey to the Beauty" -- Kunqu Demo-Lecture will be presented by Melody of Dragon and Wintergreen Kunqu Society at Hunter College in Midtown Manhattan, NYC at 3pm on March 17th, 2014. This presentation will be fetured on famous Kunqu artist, Ms. Yang Ling and famous makeup specialist, Ms. Yang Gui-Ying. The program also includs an introduction to Kunqu Theater and the relationship between Kunqu music and Chinese Traditional music.For more information on Kunqu performance, please call (301)983-4035 or visit: Wintergreen Kunqu Society.


Jan. 29, 2014

Chinese New Year Celebration Concert

Sponsored by The InterChurch Center, Melody of Dragon will provide a Traditional Chinese Music concert to celebrate Chinese New Year at The InterChurch Center in Upper Westside New York City.


May 6, 2013

School Concert

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert at PS 42 public school in Chinatown, NYC.


May 2, 2013

Hunter College Concert

Sponsored by music department of Hunter College, Melody of Dragon will present a special Traditional Chinese Music concert to celebrate "Asian Pacific Heritage Month on May" at 7pm in the Lang Recital Hall on the 4th floor of the North Building at Hunter College in NYC.


March 13, 2013

Teaching China

Sponsored by China Institute in America, Melody of Dragon will provide a special program "Teaching China" at China Institute in America to introduce Chinese culture and Chinese Traditional Music.


Feb. 17, 2013

Chinese Music at Community Unitarian Church

Sponsored by Community Unitarian Church at White Plains , Melody of Dragon will provide a Traditional Chinese Music performance at the Community Unitarian Church at White Plains, Westchester, NY to celebrate 2013 Chinese New Year (Year of the Snake).


Feb. 16, 2013

Chinese New Year Celebration

Sponsored by Macy's, Melody of Dragon will provide a multiple Chinese Arts show to celebrate Chinese New Year at Macy's in Flushing, New York City. The program including: Chinese Traditional Music, Lion Dance, Chinese Beijing Opera, Chinese Paper Cutting and Chinese Traditional Dance.


Feb. 11,2013

Chinese Music Concert at Pingry School

Sponsored by The Pingry School in New Jersey , Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert to celebrate 2013 Chinese New Year.


Feb. 8, 2013

Chinese Music at Empire State Building

Sponsored by Empire State Building, Melody of Dragon will provide a Traditional Chinese Music performance at the Empire State Building to celebrate 2013 Chinese New Year (Year of the Snake).


Feb. 2, 2013

Buddhist Music in Boston

As the 27th generations of Buddhist music descendant of Beijing Zhi Hua Temple, Chen Tao will lead a special Buddhist music concert in Jorden Concert Hall in Boston.


March 28, 2012

Teaching China

Sponsored by China Institute in America, Melody of Dragon will provide a special program "Teaching China" at China Institute in America to introduce Chinese culture and Chinese Traditional Music.


March 8,2012

School Concert

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert at PS 42 public school in Chinatown, NYC.


Feb. 11, 2012

Chinese Music Demo/Concert at China Institute

Sponsored by China Institute in America, Melody of Dragon will provide Traditional Chinese Music demonstration and concert at China Institute in America.


Jan. 23, 2012

Chinese New Year Celebration Concert at Stony Brook University

As guest artist, Chen Tao will perform with musicians at Stony Brook University in Long Island.


Jan. 21, 2012

Chinese New Year Celebration

Sponsored by Macy's, Melody of Dragon will provide a multiple Chinese Arts show to celebrate Chinese New Year at Macy's in Flushing, New York City. The program including: Chinese Traditional Music, Lion Dance and Chinese Beijing Opera.


Jan. 20, 2012

Chinese Music at Empire State Building

Sponsored by Empire State Building, Melody of Dragon will provide a Traditional Chinese Music performance at the Empire State Building to celebrate 2012 Chinese New Year (Year of the Dragon).


January 11, 2012

String Master Class

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will held a Chinese string master class at Riverdale Country School in Bronx, NYC.


December 10, 2011

MOC Annual Concert in San Francisco

As guest artist, Liu Li and Chen Tao will will perform with musicians from Melody of China to premiere a new work by composer Gang Situ featuring the Qin, the ancient seven-string zither in San Francisco.


November 29,2011

School Concert

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert at PS 170 public school in Brooklyn, NYC.


November 3, 2011

School Concert

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert at PS 203 public school in Brooklyn, NYC.


June 9, 2011

School Concert

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert at Reverdale Country school in NYC.


May 9, 2010

Where the Dragon are - Hunter College Concert

Sponsored by music department of Hunter College, Melody of Dragon will present a special Traditional Chinese Music concert titled "Where the Dragon are?" at Hunter College in NYC.


May 2, 2011

School Concert

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert at PS 42 school in downtown Mahattan, NYC.


March 15, 2011

School Concert

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert at Reverdale Country school in NYC.


Feb. 9, 2011

School Concert

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert at PS 180 school in Upper Westside Mahattan, NYC.


Feb. 9, 2011

School Concert

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert at PS 57 school in Upper Eastside Mahattan, NYC.


Feb. 8, 2011

Family Concert (evening)

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert at PS 42 school in downtown Mahattan, NYC.


Feb. 8, 2011

Chinese Music Concert for Elders

Sponsored by Jack Vartan Entertainment Associates LLC, Melody of Dragon will provide a Traditional Chinese Music concert for elders to celebrate Chinese New Year at Elder Care Center in Livingston, New Jersey.


Feb. 8, 2011

School Morning Concert

Sponsored by Midori & Friends, Melody of Dragon will perform a Traditional Chinese Music Concert at PS 877 school in Queens, NYC.


Feb. 6, 2011

Chinese New Year Celebration Concert

Sponsored by The Riverside Church, Melody of Dragon will provide a Traditional Chinese Music concert to celebrate Chinese New Year at Riverside Church of NY in Upper Westside New York City.


Feb. 5, 2011

Chinese Music Con