2024 Lunar New Year Gala Performers Introduction
Ms. Feihong Song, Peking Opera Performing Artist
Ms. Feihong Song was born into an artistic family and has been influenced by traditional family culture since childhood. After more than ten years of hard work in the educational field, she has achieved remarkable results. After going through countless hardships, she founded a bookstore and cultural center in the United States for 17 years and devoted herself wholeheartedly to spreading Chinese culture, with a profound influence.
She inherited her father's legacy and demonstrated a unique style and charm in the fields of opera and calligraphy. With her pleasant and beautiful voice and outstanding talent in calligraphy, she has held several solo concerts in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Anhui, and other places in China, receiving high praise from renowned Peking Opera masters and audiences nationwide.
Dr. Cong Fan, Pianist
Pianist Dr. Cong Fan, a graduate of Shanghai Conservatory of Music Affiliated High School, Beijing Central Conservatory of Music, and Temple University in Philadelphia, has performed at renowned music venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Golden Hall in Vienna, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Her performances have spanned across Europe, North America, and Asia, collaborating with prominent orchestras for piano solo performances. Additionally, she has held concerts in major cities including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China.
In 2008, Dr. Fan recorded the Yellow River Piano Concerto and a solo album, earning her the Best Piano Performance Award of that year. Throughout her 25-year teaching tenure in the United States, Dr. Fan has mentored numerous outstanding piano talents. Every year, her students participate in various competitions, achieving top honors, with some even gracing the stage at the Carnegie Hall awards ceremony to showcase their talents.
Hai-Ye Ni, Cellist
Hai-Ye Ni joined The Philadelphia Orchestra as principal cello at the beginning of the 2006–07 season after having served as associate principal cello of the New York Philharmonic since 1999. She first came into prominence after her critically praised New York debut at Alice Tully Hall in 1991, a result of her winning first prize at the Naumburg International Cello Competition. Other awards include the first prize in the 1996 International Paulo Cello Competition in Finland and a 2001 Avery Fisher Career Grant.
In the summer of 2023, Ms. Ni performed at the Sarasota Music Festival in Florida, the Chamber Music Dolomiti in Italy, and gave a recital at the New England Conservatory.
Born in Shanghai, China, Ms. Ni began cello studies with her mother and at the Shanghai Conservatory. She continued her musical education with Irene Sharp at the San Francisco Conservatory, Joel Krosnick at the Juilliard School, and William Pleeth in London.
Huang Siyu, Soprano
Huang Siyu graduated from Xi'an Conservatory of Music and taught voice at the Teachers Department there afterward. She came to the US to continue her education with Professor Christine Anderson at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and obtained her Master's Degree in vocal performance. In 2008 she established "Siyu Huang Vocal Studio" and has taught voice since.
Wang Shuai, Chinese Folk Musician
Wang Shuai received her Master's degree in Music from Harbin Normal University, school of music. She taught classical music performance there after graduation. She once won the first prize in the CCTV Youth Guzheng Contest. She has been teaching Guzheng and Guqin at Swarthmore College and Chinese school after coming to the United States.
Mr. Honggang Zhang, Reading Artist
Mr. Honggang Zhang used to be a senior broadcaster and host at a radio and television station. With over 30 years of experience in broadcasting and hosting, his works have won numerous national and municipal awards.
After coming to the United States in 2019, he continued to work in teaching Chinese broadcasting and recitation. More than 30 students have won multiple awards such as the first, second, and third prizes in the US region, as well as the most expressive award in the Global Chinese Recitation Competition for three consecutive years. Four students have also entered the Global Chinese Recitation Finals and won gold, silver, and bronze awards.
Philadelphia Melody Performing Chorus
Philadelphia Melody Performing Chorus is composed of amateur members who all have a passion for singing and are from diverse career backgrounds. Since its inception in the Spring of 2015, it has successfully held a series of large-scale concerts in the greater Philadelphia area. The troupe also actively participated in community charity performances and activities held by other cultural groups in the area.
The Korean School of Southern New Jersey
The Korean School of Southern New Jersey, or KSSNJ, stands as a non-profit educational and cultural institution committed to instructing and celebrating Korean cultural heritage within American local communities. Through the collaborative efforts of over 150 students, along with dedicated professional teachers and administrators, KSSNJ has garnered acclaim, receiving numerous awards.
Within the framework of KSSNJ, the K-Arts Company is a vibrant entity comprising students from 1st to 12th grade, organized into K-Dance, K-Percussion, K-Art, and K-Choir. Boasting over 80 artistic members, they undergo weekly training led by experts specializing in traditional Korean arts. The company actively responds to performance requests from communities spanning Delaware to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Recent invitations to esteemed institutions, such as the Delaware Art Museum, Newark Art Museum, Rowan University, and The College of New Jersey, underscore their prowess in both arts and education.
Dancing Yoga
Dancing Yoga is a performance team composed of outstanding students from the renowned Ling Yoga studio in Philadelphia. Its founder, Zhang Ling, is a certified gold medal yoga instructor by the World Yoga Association, with rich experience in yoga teaching.
The performance of Dance Rhyme Yoga combines yoga movements and dance elements, with a unique style and a strong sense of Eastern beauty. It has participated in various performance activities of Chinese people in Philadelphia multiple times and has been widely praised.
O-Mei Shaolin Kung Fu Wushu Academy
The O-Mei Shaolin Kung Fu Wushu Academy was founded in 1994 by Lu Xiaolin, a well-known figure in the international martial arts field, and coach of the American martial arts team. Over the years, students from the O-Mei Shaolin Kung Fu Wushu Academy have participated in many major international and domestic martial arts competitions. More than 50 people have represented the National Wushu Team in the World Wushu Championships and won gold medals.
Guanghua Dance Troupe
The Guanghua Dance Troupe was established in 2016, and its members include not only students from Guanghua Chinese School but also dance enthusiasts from the Chinese community in Greater Philadelphia. The dance troupe has won multiple awards in various competitions such as rehearsals and selections, as well as the Starpower American Talent Competition.
Ms. Lynne Zhou, the instructor of Guanghua Dance Troupe, is a graduate of Beijing Dance Academy, majoring in Choreography of Modern Ballet. Previously she worked with CCTV, Beijing TV, and Shanghai TV for various major celebration parties as stage manager and choreographer.
SKY Taekwondo Dresher
SKY Taekwondo Dresher is proud to be among those shining light on the exciting Korean martial art of Taekwondo. With a focus on respect, humility, perseverance, self-control, and appreciation, we strive to help every student reach their most confident, capable potential both physically and mentally.
Led by 8th Degree Grandmaster Seung Hee Shun (Korean National Taekwondo Demonstration Team Captain, Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Muye Championships Gold Medalist, US Open Taekwondo Championship 7 time medalist, and much much more), they also boast a team of student leaders and instructors, as well as a top-notch Demonstration Team.
Silabam Dance School
Silambam Dance School was established in 2015 and its Artistic Director is Nrutika Lakshmi Sankar. Students are trained in the Tanjore style of Bharatanatyam, a form of Indian Classical dance. The students not only learn the practical aspect but are taught the theoretical aspect which substantiates their learning process.
The Silambam students have taken part in many events in the past. To name a few - the International Spring Fair conducted by North Penn High School, the Diwali celebrations at Great Valley Middle and High School, the AAPI Heritage Month celebration in Philadelphia, the Holi Celebration at the Philadelphia Zoo organized by Council for Indian Organization, India Fest at Penn's Landing 2023. Silambam students participated in the Margazhi Dance Festival, a classical dance competition in December 2022, and were placed 3rd in the group category.
UDHS Sophisticated Strings
The UDHS Sophisticated Strings ensemble comprises musical enthusiasts from the UDHS Orchestra. The group performs repertoire including musical selections from the classical, popular, folk, show tunes, and rock genres. The Sophisticated Strings rehearses after school and performs throughout the UDHS and the greater Upper Dublin community.
The Philadelphia Old Boy Choir
"The Philadelphia Old Boy Choir," founded in 2017, is a male chorus group formed by music enthusiasts residing in the suburbs of Philadelphia. They specialize in adapting and performing mainly male-unaccompanied choral (Acappella) music. The average age of the members is 50 years old, with the eldest being 74. Their passion for music, choral art, and life brought the "music old cannons" together.
The singing style of "The Philadelphia Old Boy Choir" is a unique blend of strength and gentleness. The chorus actively performs on stages within the East Coast Chinese community, participating in major events such as the "East Coast Spring Festival." Recently, they secured first place in the choral category at the 2023 North American Chinese Song Awards.
Ze Sheng, Pop Singer
Ze Sheng, pop singer. UESTC Talent Show champion, one-time UESTC Youth Song Contest champion, and the youngest judge in the Youth Song Contest. Top ten contestant in 'The Voice of East America', rock singer, independent musician.
UD 龙年春晚演员介绍
宋飞鸿出生艺术世家，从小受家庭传统文化熏陶。在教坛耕耘十几年，成绩卓著。历尽千辛万苦在美国创办书城及文化中心十七年为传播中国文化鞠躬尽瘁，影响深远，她几十年把弘扬中华民族文化作为己任，为中美文化交流做出了惊人的贡献。
她传承父亲衣钵，在戏曲和书法领域发挥了独特风格和魅力，凭借悦耳动听的金嗓子和能书善写的出色才艺，多次在北京、上海、天津和安徽等地举办个人演唱会，得到了全国京剧名家和观众的高度评价。
钢琴演奏家范聪博士先后毕业于上海音乐学院附中、北京中央音乐学院及费城天普大学，曾活跃在纽约卡内基音乐厅、维也纳金色大厅、费城金梅尔表演艺术中心等著名音乐殿堂，其演奏遍及欧洲、北美洲和亚洲，并与那里著名的乐团合作担任钢琴独奏;同时还分别于台湾、香港、大陆主要城市举办过音乐会。
2008年，范博士录制了黄河钢琴协奏曲和个人独奏专辑，一举获得本年度最佳钢琴演奏奖。在美国25年教学期间，范博士已培养出大批钢琴优秀人才，每年都有很多学生参加大赛并喜获最高殊荣，最终登上纽约卡内基演奏厅颁奖舞台献艺。
费城交响乐团首席大提琴家，在业界享有“大提琴圣手”之美誉。
倪海叶自1999年起担任纽约爱乐乐团副首席大提琴手，2006–07赛季初加入费城管弦乐团担任首席大提琴手。1991年，她在爱丽丝·塔利音乐厅的纽约首秀备受好评，并在瑙姆堡国际大提琴比赛中获得一等奖。其它奖项包括1996年在芬兰举行的国际保罗大提琴比赛的一等奖和2001年的Avery Fisher职业奖。
倪出生于中国上海，跟随母亲在上海音乐学院学习大提琴。她继续与旧金山音乐学院的艾琳·夏普、茱莉亚音乐学院的乔尔·克罗斯尼克和伦敦的威廉·普莱斯一起接受音乐教育。
2023年夏天，倪海叶在佛罗里达州的萨拉索塔音乐节、意大利的多洛米蒂室内乐节上表演，并在新英格兰音乐学院举行独奏会。
黄思雨毕业于西安音乐学院，曾师从上海音乐学院著名教授高芝兰，天普大学声乐表演专业硕士，作为独唱演员，服务于大费城地区华人社区，在Blue Bell的神州教会（China Grace Christian church）任职音乐总监和合唱指挥十余年。
王帅是哈尔滨师范大学音乐学院硕士，之后留校教授古典音乐演奏，曾获CCTV青年古筝大赛一等奖。来美后，在斯沃斯莫尔大学和中文学校教授古筝和古琴演奏。
张红钢曾是广播电视台资深播音和主持人。有30余年播音主持工作经历，其播音主持作品多次获得国家级和市级奖项。近年来，致力于青少年朗诵艺术和节目主持教学培训工作，培养朗诵主持专业学生千余人，不少学生在市级以上朗诵、演讲比赛中获奖，有不少学生考入专业院校或广播电视台。
2019年来美后，继续从事中文播音朗诵的教学工作。所教学生有三十多人次连续三届在全球华人朗诵大赛中获得美国赛区一二三等奖、最具表现力奖等多项奖项，并有四名学生进入全球华人朗诵总决赛，获得金银铜奖。
费城旋律合唱团由从事各行各业并热爱唱歌艺术的团员组成。自艺术团从2015年春成立以来，成功举办了《黄河颂》，戴玉强演唱会，王立平作品演唱会等大型音乐艺术表演,和戴玉强，指挥家汤沐海，小提琴家朱丹，深圳交响乐团，四川音乐学院等著名音乐家和音乐团体携手合作。同时，合唱团积极参加社区义演和其它文化交流的活动。
南泽西韩国学校（KSSNJ）是一家非营利性教育和文化机构，致力于在美国当地社区传承优秀的韩国文化遗产。通过150多名学生以及专业教师和管理人员的共同努力，KSSNJ赢得了赞誉，获得了众多奖项。
在KSSNJ的框架内，K-Arts艺术团，由1至12年级的学生组成，分为K-Dance、K-打击乐、K-Art和K-Choir。他们拥有80多名小艺术家，每周接受由韩国传统艺术专家的培训。该艺术团活跃在特拉华州、宾州、新泽西州和纽约州等社区，表演广受欢迎。
舞韵瑜伽是由费城著名Ling Yoga工作室部分优秀学员组成的表演团队. 创始人章玲老师是世界瑜伽协会认证的金牌瑜伽指导老师， 具有丰富的瑜伽教学经验。
舞韵瑜伽的表演把瑜伽动作和舞蹈元素相结合，风格独特，极具东方美，多次参加费城华人的各种演出活动，广受好评。
峨眉少林功夫武术学院由国际武术界知名人士，美国武术队教练, 师父吕小林于1994年创办。多年来峨眉少林功夫武术学院的学生参加了许多重大的国际国内武术比赛，先后50余人代表美国国家武术队参加世界武术锦标赛并获得金牌。
光华舞蹈团成立于2016年，舞蹈团的成员不仅有光华中文学校的学生，也有大费城地区华人社区的舞蹈爱好者。该舞蹈团排练和选送的舞蹈，starpower全美才艺大赛等多项比赛中获得多项大奖。
光华舞蹈团指导老师周琳毕业于北京舞蹈学院编导系，现代芭蕾舞编导专业。在中央电视台春节联欢晚会担任舞蹈编导，大型工体晚会的开幕式舞蹈编导，在中央电视台，北京电视台，上海电视台等各地大中小型晚会中担任舞蹈编导，舞蹈总监的工作。
SKY跆拳道表演队在八级大师Seung-he-Shun（韩国国家跆拳道示范队队长，Kukkiwon世界跆拳道木叶锦标赛金牌得主，美国跆拳道公开赛七次冠军得主等）的带领下，成为大费城地区韩国跆拳道比赛和表演的佼佼者，通过极具力量和青春气息的表演，和让观众们领略到韩国跆拳道的魅力。
Silambam印度舞蹈学校成立于2015年，学生们接受Tanjore 风格的印度古典舞蹈专业培训，该校舞蹈团代表了大费城地区印度古典舞的最高水平，多次参与费城亚太族裔（AAPI）传统遗产月的庆祝活动，由印度理事会组织的Holi庆祝活动和在费城佩恩码头（Penn's Landing）举办的印度文化节等等，舞蹈团还应邀参加由North Penn高中主办的春季国际文化节、Great Valley 中学的排灯节(Dewali)庆祝活动和其它亚洲文化活动和演出。
UDHS 复杂弦乐团由来自 UDHS 管弦乐团的音乐爱好者组成。该乐队演奏的曲目包括古典、流行、民谣、演出曲调和摇滚流派的音乐精选。复杂弦乐团在放学后排练，并在 UDHS 和大都柏林上城区社区演出。
“费城老炮”成立于2017年，是由居住在费郊的音乐爱好者们组成的歌友男声合唱团，擅长改编和演唱男声无伴奏合唱(Acappella)为主。团员平均年龄为50岁，最大的已经74岁高龄。对音乐、对合唱艺术和对生活的热爱让“音乐老炮”们走到了一起。
“费城老炮”的演唱刚柔并济，风格独树一帜。合唱团活跃在美东华人社区的舞台上，多次参加“美东春晚”等大型晚会，在刚刚举办的2023年北美华语歌曲大奖赛取得了合唱组第一名。
电子科技大学达人秀，青歌赛双料冠军，青歌赛最年轻的评委。美东好声音十强选手，摇滚歌手，独立音乐人。
2024 Lunar New Year Gala Performers Introduction
Ms. Feihong Song, Peking Opera Performing Artist
Ms. Feihong Song was born into an artistic family and has been influenced by traditional family culture since childhood. After more than ten years of hard work in the educational field, she has achieved remarkable results. After going through countless hardships, she founded a bookstore and cultural center in the United States for 17 years and devoted herself wholeheartedly to spreading Chinese culture, with a profound influence.
She inherited her father's legacy and demonstrated a unique style and charm in the fields of opera and calligraphy. With her pleasant and beautiful voice and outstanding talent in calligraphy, she has held several solo concerts in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Anhui, and other places in China, receiving high praise from renowned Peking Opera masters and audiences nationwide.
Dr. Cong Fan, Pianist
Pianist Dr. Cong Fan, a graduate of Shanghai Conservatory of Music Affiliated High School, Beijing Central Conservatory of Music, and Temple University in Philadelphia, has performed at renowned music venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Golden Hall in Vienna, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Her performances have spanned across Europe, North America, and Asia, collaborating with prominent orchestras for piano solo performances. Additionally, she has held concerts in major cities including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China.
In 2008, Dr. Fan recorded the Yellow River Piano Concerto and a solo album, earning her the Best Piano Performance Award of that year. Throughout her 25-year teaching tenure in the United States, Dr. Fan has mentored numerous outstanding piano talents. Every year, her students participate in various competitions, achieving top honors, with some even gracing the stage at the Carnegie Hall awards ceremony to showcase their talents.
Hai-Ye Ni, Cellist
Hai-Ye Ni joined The Philadelphia Orchestra as principal cello at the beginning of the 2006–07 season after having served as associate principal cello of the New York Philharmonic since 1999. She first came into prominence after her critically praised New York debut at Alice Tully Hall in 1991, a result of her winning first prize at the Naumburg International Cello Competition. Other awards include the first prize in the 1996 International Paulo Cello Competition in Finland and a 2001 Avery Fisher Career Grant.
In the summer of 2023, Ms. Ni performed at the Sarasota Music Festival in Florida, the Chamber Music Dolomiti in Italy, and gave a recital at the New England Conservatory.
Born in Shanghai, China, Ms. Ni began cello studies with her mother and at the Shanghai Conservatory. She continued her musical education with Irene Sharp at the San Francisco Conservatory, Joel Krosnick at the Juilliard School, and William Pleeth in London.
Huang Siyu, Soprano
Huang Siyu graduated from Xi'an Conservatory of Music and taught voice at the Teachers Department there afterward. She came to the US to continue her education with Professor Christine Anderson at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and obtained her Master's Degree in vocal performance. In 2008 she established "Siyu Huang Vocal Studio" and has taught voice since.
Wang Shuai, Chinese Folk Musician
Wang Shuai received her Master's degree in Music from Harbin Normal University, school of music. She taught classical music performance there after graduation. She once won the first prize in the CCTV Youth Guzheng Contest. She has been teaching Guzheng and Guqin at Swarthmore College and Chinese school after coming to the United States.
Mr. Honggang Zhang, Reading Artist
Mr. Honggang Zhang used to be a senior broadcaster and host at a radio and television station. With over 30 years of experience in broadcasting and hosting, his works have won numerous national and municipal awards.
After coming to the United States in 2019, he continued to work in teaching Chinese broadcasting and recitation. More than 30 students have won multiple awards such as the first, second, and third prizes in the US region, as well as the most expressive award in the Global Chinese Recitation Competition for three consecutive years. Four students have also entered the Global Chinese Recitation Finals and won gold, silver, and bronze awards.
Philadelphia Melody Performing Chorus
Philadelphia Melody Performing Chorus is composed of amateur members who all have a passion for singing and are from diverse career backgrounds. Since its inception in the Spring of 2015, it has successfully held a series of large-scale concerts in the greater Philadelphia area. The troupe also actively participated in community charity performances and activities held by other cultural groups in the area.
The Korean School of Southern New Jersey
The Korean School of Southern New Jersey, or KSSNJ, stands as a non-profit educational and cultural institution committed to instructing and celebrating Korean cultural heritage within American local communities. Through the collaborative efforts of over 150 students, along with dedicated professional teachers and administrators, KSSNJ has garnered acclaim, receiving numerous awards.
Within the framework of KSSNJ, the K-Arts Company is a vibrant entity comprising students from 1st to 12th grade, organized into K-Dance, K-Percussion, K-Art, and K-Choir. Boasting over 80 artistic members, they undergo weekly training led by experts specializing in traditional Korean arts. The company actively responds to performance requests from communities spanning Delaware to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Recent invitations to esteemed institutions, such as the Delaware Art Museum, Newark Art Museum, Rowan University, and The College of New Jersey, underscore their prowess in both arts and education.
Dancing Yoga
Dancing Yoga is a performance team composed of outstanding students from the renowned Ling Yoga studio in Philadelphia. Its founder, Zhang Ling, is a certified gold medal yoga instructor by the World Yoga Association, with rich experience in yoga teaching.
The performance of Dance Rhyme Yoga combines yoga movements and dance elements, with a unique style and a strong sense of Eastern beauty. It has participated in various performance activities of Chinese people in Philadelphia multiple times and has been widely praised.
O-Mei Shaolin Kung Fu Wushu Academy
The O-Mei Shaolin Kung Fu Wushu Academy was founded in 1994 by Lu Xiaolin, a well-known figure in the international martial arts field, and coach of the American martial arts team. Over the years, students from the O-Mei Shaolin Kung Fu Wushu Academy have participated in many major international and domestic martial arts competitions. More than 50 people have represented the National Wushu Team in the World Wushu Championships and won gold medals.
Guanghua Dance Troupe
The Guanghua Dance Troupe was established in 2016, and its members include not only students from Guanghua Chinese School but also dance enthusiasts from the Chinese community in Greater Philadelphia. The dance troupe has won multiple awards in various competitions such as rehearsals and selections, as well as the Starpower American Talent Competition.
Ms. Lynne Zhou, the instructor of Guanghua Dance Troupe, is a graduate of Beijing Dance Academy, majoring in Choreography of Modern Ballet. Previously she worked with CCTV, Beijing TV, and Shanghai TV for various major celebration parties as stage manager and choreographer.
SKY Taekwondo Dresher
SKY Taekwondo Dresher is proud to be among those shining light on the exciting Korean martial art of Taekwondo. With a focus on respect, humility, perseverance, self-control, and appreciation, we strive to help every student reach their most confident, capable potential both physically and mentally.
Led by 8th Degree Grandmaster Seung Hee Shun (Korean National Taekwondo Demonstration Team Captain, Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Muye Championships Gold Medalist, US Open Taekwondo Championship 7 time medalist, and much much more), they also boast a team of student leaders and instructors, as well as a top-notch Demonstration Team.
Silabam Dance School
Silambam Dance School was established in 2015 and its Artistic Director is Nrutika Lakshmi Sankar. Students are trained in the Tanjore style of Bharatanatyam, a form of Indian Classical dance. The students not only learn the practical aspect but are taught the theoretical aspect which substantiates their learning process.
The Silambam students have taken part in many events in the past. To name a few - the International Spring Fair conducted by North Penn High School, the Diwali celebrations at Great Valley Middle and High School, the AAPI Heritage Month celebration in Philadelphia, the Holi Celebration at the Philadelphia Zoo organized by Council for Indian Organization, India Fest at Penn's Landing 2023. Silambam students participated in the Margazhi Dance Festival, a classical dance competition in December 2022, and were placed 3rd in the group category.
UDHS Sophisticated Strings
The UDHS Sophisticated Strings ensemble comprises musical enthusiasts from the UDHS Orchestra. The group performs repertoire including musical selections from the classical, popular, folk, show tunes, and rock genres. The Sophisticated Strings rehearses after school and performs throughout the UDHS and the greater Upper Dublin community.
The Philadelphia Old Boy Choir
"The Philadelphia Old Boy Choir," founded in 2017, is a male chorus group formed by music enthusiasts residing in the suburbs of Philadelphia. They specialize in adapting and performing mainly male-unaccompanied choral (Acappella) music. The average age of the members is 50 years old, with the eldest being 74. Their passion for music, choral art, and life brought the "music old cannons" together.
The singing style of "The Philadelphia Old Boy Choir" is a unique blend of strength and gentleness. The chorus actively performs on stages within the East Coast Chinese community, participating in major events such as the "East Coast Spring Festival." Recently, they secured first place in the choral category at the 2023 North American Chinese Song Awards.
Ze Sheng, Pop Singer
Ze Sheng, pop singer. UESTC Talent Show champion, one-time UESTC Youth Song Contest champion, and the youngest judge in the Youth Song Contest. Top ten contestant in 'The Voice of East America', rock singer, independent musician. testing
UD 龙年春晚演员介绍
宋飞鸿出生艺术世家，从小受家庭传统文化熏陶。在教坛耕耘十几年，成绩卓著。历尽千辛万苦在美国创办书城及文化中心十七年为传播中国文化鞠躬尽瘁，影响深远，她几十年把弘扬中华民族文化作为己任，为中美文化交流做出了惊人的贡献。
她传承父亲衣钵，在戏曲和书法领域发挥了独特风格和魅力，凭借悦耳动听的金嗓子和能书善写的出色才艺，多次在北京、上海、天津和安徽等地举办个人演唱会，得到了全国京剧名家和观众的高度评价。
钢琴演奏家范聪博士先后毕业于上海音乐学院附中、北京中央音乐学院及费城天普大学，曾活跃在纽约卡内基音乐厅、维也纳金色大厅、费城金梅尔表演艺术中心等著名音乐殿堂，其演奏遍及欧洲、北美洲和亚洲，并与那里著名的乐团合作担任钢琴独奏;同时还分别于台湾、香港、大陆主要城市举办过音乐会。
2008年，范博士录制了黄河钢琴协奏曲和个人独奏专辑，一举获得本年度最佳钢琴演奏奖。在美国25年教学期间，范博士已培养出大批钢琴优秀人才，每年都有很多学生参加大赛并喜获最高殊荣，最终登上纽约卡内基演奏厅颁奖舞台献艺。
费城交响乐团首席大提琴家，在业界享有“大提琴圣手”之美誉。
倪海叶自1999年起担任纽约爱乐乐团副首席大提琴手，2006–07赛季初加入费城管弦乐团担任首席大提琴手。1991年，她在爱丽丝·塔利音乐厅的纽约首秀备受好评，并在瑙姆堡国际大提琴比赛中获得一等奖。其它奖项包括1996年在芬兰举行的国际保罗大提琴比赛的一等奖和2001年的Avery Fisher职业奖。
倪出生于中国上海，跟随母亲在上海音乐学院学习大提琴。她继续与旧金山音乐学院的艾琳·夏普、茱莉亚音乐学院的乔尔·克罗斯尼克和伦敦的威廉·普莱斯一起接受音乐教育。
2023年夏天，倪海叶在佛罗里达州的萨拉索塔音乐节、意大利的多洛米蒂室内乐节上表演，并在新英格兰音乐学院举行独奏会。
黄思雨毕业于西安音乐学院，曾师从上海音乐学院著名教授高芝兰，天普大学声乐表演专业硕士，作为独唱演员，服务于大费城地区华人社区，在Blue Bell的神州教会（China Grace Christian church）任职音乐总监和合唱指挥十余年。
王帅是哈尔滨师范大学音乐学院硕士，之后留校教授古典音乐演奏，曾获CCTV青年古筝大赛一等奖。来美后，在斯沃斯莫尔大学和中文学校教授古筝和古琴演奏。
张红钢曾是广播电视台资深播音和主持人。有30余年播音主持工作经历，其播音主持作品多次获得国家级和市级奖项。近年来，致力于青少年朗诵艺术和节目主持教学培训工作，培养朗诵主持专业学生千余人，不少学生在市级以上朗诵、演讲比赛中获奖，有不少学生考入专业院校或广播电视台。
2019年来美后，继续从事中文播音朗诵的教学工作。所教学生有三十多人次连续三届在全球华人朗诵大赛中获得美国赛区一二三等奖、最具表现力奖等多项奖项，并有四名学生进入全球华人朗诵总决赛，获得金银铜奖。
费城旋律合唱团由从事各行各业并热爱唱歌艺术的团员组成。自艺术团从2015年春成立以来，成功举办了《黄河颂》，戴玉强演唱会，王立平作品演唱会等大型音乐艺术表演,和戴玉强，指挥家汤沐海，小提琴家朱丹，深圳交响乐团，四川音乐学院等著名音乐家和音乐团体携手合作。同时，合唱团积极参加社区义演和其它文化交流的活动。
南泽西韩国学校（KSSNJ）是一家非营利性教育和文化机构，致力于在美国当地社区传承优秀的韩国文化遗产。通过150多名学生以及专业教师和管理人员的共同努力，KSSNJ赢得了赞誉，获得了众多奖项。
在KSSNJ的框架内，K-Arts艺术团，由1至12年级的学生组成，分为K-Dance、K-打击乐、K-Art和K-Choir。他们拥有80多名小艺术家，每周接受由韩国传统艺术专家的培训。该艺术团活跃在特拉华州、宾州、新泽西州和纽约州等社区，表演广受欢迎。
舞韵瑜伽是由费城著名Ling Yoga工作室部分优秀学员组成的表演团队. 创始人章玲老师是世界瑜伽协会认证的金牌瑜伽指导老师， 具有丰富的瑜伽教学经验。
舞韵瑜伽的表演把瑜伽动作和舞蹈元素相结合，风格独特，极具东方美，多次参加费城华人的各种演出活动，广受好评。
峨眉少林功夫武术学院由国际武术界知名人士，美国武术队教练, 师父吕小林于1994年创办。多年来峨眉少林功夫武术学院的学生参加了许多重大的国际国内武术比赛，先后50余人代表美国国家武术队参加世界武术锦标赛并获得金牌。
光华舞蹈团成立于2016年，舞蹈团的成员不仅有光华中文学校的学生，也有大费城地区华人社区的舞蹈爱好者。该舞蹈团排练和选送的舞蹈，starpower全美才艺大赛等多项比赛中获得多项大奖。
光华舞蹈团指导老师周琳毕业于北京舞蹈学院编导系，现代芭蕾舞编导专业。在中央电视台春节联欢晚会担任舞蹈编导，大型工体晚会的开幕式舞蹈编导，在中央电视台，北京电视台，上海电视台等各地大中小型晚会中担任舞蹈编导，舞蹈总监的工作。
SKY跆拳道表演队在八级大师Seung-he-Shun（韩国国家跆拳道示范队队长，Kukkiwon世界跆拳道木叶锦标赛金牌得主，美国跆拳道公开赛七次冠军得主等）的带领下，成为大费城地区韩国跆拳道比赛和表演的佼佼者，通过极具力量和青春气息的表演，和让观众们领略到韩国跆拳道的魅力。
Silambam印度舞蹈学校成立于2015年，学生们接受Tanjore 风格的印度古典舞蹈专业培训，该校舞蹈团代表了大费城地区印度古典舞的最高水平，多次参与费城亚太族裔（AAPI）传统遗产月的庆祝活动，由印度理事会组织的Holi庆祝活动和在费城佩恩码头（Penn's Landing）举办的印度文化节等等，舞蹈团还应邀参加由North Penn高中主办的春季国际文化节、Great Valley 中学的排灯节(Dewali)庆祝活动和其它亚洲文化活动和演出。
UDHS 复杂弦乐团由来自 UDHS 管弦乐团的音乐爱好者组成。该乐队演奏的曲目包括古典、流行、民谣、演出曲调和摇滚流派的音乐精选。复杂弦乐团在放学后排练，并在 UDHS 和大都柏林上城区社区演出。
“费城老炮”成立于2017年，是由居住在费郊的音乐爱好者们组成的歌友男声合唱团，擅长改编和演唱男声无伴奏合唱(Acappella)为主。团员平均年龄为50岁，最大的已经74岁高龄。对音乐、对合唱艺术和对生活的热爱让“音乐老炮”们走到了一起。
“费城老炮”的演唱刚柔并济，风格独树一帜。合唱团活跃在美东华人社区的舞台上，多次参加“美东春晚”等大型晚会，在刚刚举办的2023年北美华语歌曲大奖赛取得了合唱组第一名。
电子科技大学达人秀，青歌赛双料冠军，青歌赛最年轻的评委。美东好声音十强选手，摇滚歌手，独立音乐人。