Golden Snake Dancing Wildly to Welcome The Chinese New Year!

Sponsored by Queens Public Library

Sponsored by Queens Library Flushing Branch, Melody of Dragon will present a New Year celebration concert. Chen Tao, director and flutiest of MOD, will invite renowned Chinese String Master Xia Wen-Jie and plucked string virtuoso Liu Li and Wang Jun-ling and the dizi student Qiu Xiao-Wen to present you a New Year Celebration concert. Through different combinations of silk, bamboo and ensemble music, such as "Step by Step", "Golden Snake dance welcomes the New Year", "In a Festival Mood " and other famous songs, we will celebrate the traditional Luner New Year - Spring Festival with you.

Passing on the Torch through Music - National Immigrant Heritage Month Celebration Concert

Sponsored by Queens Public Library

Sponsored by Queens Library Flushing Branch, musicians from Melody of Dragon will lead their students to celebrate this special event that belongs to us. Chen Tao, Liu Li, Wang Jun-ling and their disciples will introduce famous traditional Chinese music with a long history through various performance forms such as Guqin, Guzheng and Dizi solo, Dizi duet and trio, as well as Silk & Bamboo ensemble music. Through the concert, they will demonstrate that as immigrant musicians, traditional Chinese music culture can take root and thrive in North America.

Chinese New Year Concert at Interchurch Center

Sponsored by Music at Interchurch Center

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.

Chinese Traditional Concert at the School of Columbia

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

The Moonlight is Hometown

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

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

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

"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.

Jiang Lu-Yu HuLuSi Recital Concert

Sponsored Melody of Dragon and The Confucius Institute at Pace University

"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.

2019 New York Chinese Instruments International 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.

2018 New York Chinese Instruments International 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.

2017 New York Chinese Instruments International 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.

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.

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.

KunQu Music Theather

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

"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.

Journey to the Beauty

Sponsored by Hunter College

"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.

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.

School Concert

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

Buddhist Music in Boston

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.

School Concert

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

String Master Class

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

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.

School Concert

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

School Concert

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

School Concert

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

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.

School Concert

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

School Concert

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

School Morning Concert

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

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.

Chinese Music Con