Jury and Faculty

A distinguished panel of artists, professors, and jury members from China and Korea.

Violin

Huang Chenxing

Associate Professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Master’s Supervisor, Associate Director of the String Department at the Affiliated Middle School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Outstanding Instructor recognized by the Ministry of Culture, and Council Member of the String Society of the Chinese Musicians Association.

Huang Chenxing

Associate Professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Master’s Supervisor, Associate Director of the String Department at the Affiliated Middle School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Outstanding Instructor recognized by the Ministry of Culture, and Council Member of the String Society of the Chinese Musicians Association.

Huang Chenxing

Associate Professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Master’s Supervisor, Associate Director of the String Department at the Affiliated Middle School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Outstanding Instructor recognized by the Ministry of Culture, and Council Member of the String Society of the Chinese Musicians Association.

DingxiaoLei

Currently Professor of Violin at the Affiliated Middle School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Master’s Supervisor, and Art Consultant for Shanghai secondary specialized schools.

DingxiaoLei

Currently Professor of Violin at the Affiliated Middle School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Master’s Supervisor, and Art Consultant for Shanghai secondary specialized schools.

DingxiaoLei

Currently Professor of Violin at the Affiliated Middle School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Master’s Supervisor, and Art Consultant for Shanghai secondary specialized schools.

Tao Le

Violinist and Associate Professor of Violin at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

Tao Le

Violinist and Associate Professor of Violin at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

Tao Le

Violinist and Associate Professor of Violin at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

Wei Yun

Violin faculty member at the Affiliated Middle School and Primary School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and Council Member of the Violin Committee of the Shanghai Musicians Association. Former Concertmaster of the Shanghai Oriental Symphony Orchestra.

Wei Yun

Violin faculty member at the Affiliated Middle School and Primary School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and Council Member of the Violin Committee of the Shanghai Musicians Association. Former Concertmaster of the Shanghai Oriental Symphony Orchestra.

Wei Yun

Violin faculty member at the Affiliated Middle School and Primary School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and Council Member of the Violin Committee of the Shanghai Musicians Association. Former Concertmaster of the Shanghai Oriental Symphony Orchestra.

He Chang

Violinist, Associate Professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, Doctor of Music, and member of the Chinese Musicians Association.

He Chang

Violinist, Associate Professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, Doctor of Music, and member of the Chinese Musicians Association.

He Chang

Violinist, Associate Professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, Doctor of Music, and member of the Chinese Musicians Association.

Xue Biao

Spanish violinist, Distinguished Professor of Violin at Zhejiang Conservatory of Music, Director of the String Teaching and Research Office, Master’s Supervisor, Academic Teaching Supervisor, and Hangzhou High-Level Talent.

Xue Biao

Spanish violinist, Distinguished Professor of Violin at Zhejiang Conservatory of Music, Director of the String Teaching and Research Office, Master’s Supervisor, Academic Teaching Supervisor, and Hangzhou High-Level Talent.

Xue Biao

Spanish violinist, Distinguished Professor of Violin at Zhejiang Conservatory of Music, Director of the String Teaching and Research Office, Master’s Supervisor, Academic Teaching Supervisor, and Hangzhou High-Level Talent.

Li Pei

Violinist, Director of the Orchestral Department at Sichuan Conservatory of Music, National First-Class Performer, former Concertmaster of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Presidium Member of the String Society of the Chinese Musicians Association, Vice President of the Chamber Music Society of the Chinese Musicians Association, and Vice Director of the Violin Committee of the Shanghai Musicians Association.

Li Pei

Violinist, Director of the Orchestral Department at Sichuan Conservatory of Music, National First-Class Performer, former Concertmaster of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Presidium Member of the String Society of the Chinese Musicians Association, Vice President of the Chamber Music Society of the Chinese Musicians Association, and Vice Director of the Violin Committee of the Shanghai Musicians Association.

Li Pei

Violinist, Director of the Orchestral Department at Sichuan Conservatory of Music, National First-Class Performer, former Concertmaster of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Presidium Member of the String Society of the Chinese Musicians Association, Vice President of the Chamber Music Society of the Chinese Musicians Association, and Vice Director of the Violin Committee of the Shanghai Musicians Association.

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XiaoFei

Professor of Violin, Master’s Supervisor, and Associate Director of the Orchestral Department at Wuhan Conservatory of Music; Vice Director and Concertmaster of the Oriental Symphony Orchestra

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XiaoFei

Professor of Violin, Master’s Supervisor, and Associate Director of the Orchestral Department at Wuhan Conservatory of Music; Vice Director and Concertmaster of the Oriental Symphony Orchestra

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XiaoFei

Professor of Violin, Master’s Supervisor, and Associate Director of the Orchestral Department at Wuhan Conservatory of Music; Vice Director and Concertmaster of the Oriental Symphony Orchestra

Duan Jing

Young violin faculty member in the Orchestral Department of Wuhan Conservatory of Music, Secretary of the String Teachers’ Party Branch, and Deputy Secretary-General of the Hubei String Society of the Hubei Musicians Association.

Duan Jing

Young violin faculty member in the Orchestral Department of Wuhan Conservatory of Music, Secretary of the String Teachers’ Party Branch, and Deputy Secretary-General of the Hubei String Society of the Hubei Musicians Association.

Duan Jing

Young violin faculty member in the Orchestral Department of Wuhan Conservatory of Music, Secretary of the String Teachers’ Party Branch, and Deputy Secretary-General of the Hubei String Society of the Hubei Musicians Association.

Jia Xiaocheng

Currently Professor of Violin in the Orchestral Department of Shenyang Conservatory of Music, Master’s Supervisor, member of the Chinese Musicians Association, and Visiting Scholar at Indiana State University in the United States.

Jia Xiaocheng

Currently Professor of Violin in the Orchestral Department of Shenyang Conservatory of Music, Master’s Supervisor, member of the Chinese Musicians Association, and Visiting Scholar at Indiana State University in the United States.

Jia Xiaocheng

Currently Professor of Violin in the Orchestral Department of Shenyang Conservatory of Music, Master’s Supervisor, member of the Chinese Musicians Association, and Visiting Scholar at Indiana State University in the United States.

Xin Jin

Doctor of Violin Performance, Associate Professor of Violin at the School of Music of East China Normal University, Head of the String Teaching and Research Section, Vice Director of the Violin Committee of the Shanghai Musicians Association, and Visiting Teacher at the University of North Dakota in the United States.

Xin Jin

Doctor of Violin Performance, Associate Professor of Violin at the School of Music of East China Normal University, Head of the String Teaching and Research Section, Vice Director of the Violin Committee of the Shanghai Musicians Association, and Visiting Teacher at the University of North Dakota in the United States.

Xin Jin

Doctor of Violin Performance, Associate Professor of Violin at the School of Music of East China Normal University, Head of the String Teaching and Research Section, Vice Director of the Violin Committee of the Shanghai Musicians Association, and Visiting Teacher at the University of North Dakota in the United States.

Boyang Wang

Doctor of Violin from Cincinnati, soloist and chamber musician, currently faculty member at the Qingdao Yehudi Menuhin School and a founding member of the school.

Boyang Wang

Doctor of Violin from Cincinnati, soloist and chamber musician, currently faculty member at the Qingdao Yehudi Menuhin School and a founding member of the school.

Boyang Wang

Doctor of Violin from Cincinnati, soloist and chamber musician, currently faculty member at the Qingdao Yehudi Menuhin School and a founding member of the school.

Shengming Liang

Doctor of Music and violin faculty member in the Orchestral Department of the China Conservatory of Music

Shengming Liang

Doctor of Music and violin faculty member in the Orchestral Department of the China Conservatory of Music

Shengming Liang

Doctor of Music and violin faculty member in the Orchestral Department of the China Conservatory of Music

Yan Heyu

Doctor of Violin and currently Principal Second Violin of the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra.

Yan Heyu

Doctor of Violin and currently Principal Second Violin of the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra.

Yan Heyu

Doctor of Violin and currently Principal Second Violin of the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra.

Kitty Jiang

Jiang Kun

Violinist, Deputy Secretary-General of the Qingdao Musicians Association, and Chair of the Shibei District Musicians Association.

Kitty Jiang

Jiang Kun

Violinist, Deputy Secretary-General of the Qingdao Musicians Association, and Chair of the Shibei District Musicians Association.

Kitty Jiang

Jiang Kun

Violinist, Deputy Secretary-General of the Qingdao Musicians Association, and Chair of the Shibei District Musicians Association.

Hyo-Jung Yoo

Second Principal of the First Violin Section of the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, Adjunct Professor at Gachon University and Konkuk University, and faculty member at Yonsei University, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, and the Seoul Institute for Gifted Music Education. She is also a member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra (KCO), Ensemble Xavier, and the contemporary music ensemble Eclat.

Hyo-Jung Yoo

Second Principal of the First Violin Section of the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, Adjunct Professor at Gachon University and Konkuk University, and faculty member at Yonsei University, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, and the Seoul Institute for Gifted Music Education. She is also a member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra (KCO), Ensemble Xavier, and the contemporary music ensemble Eclat.

Hyo-Jung Yoo

Second Principal of the First Violin Section of the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, Adjunct Professor at Gachon University and Konkuk University, and faculty member at Yonsei University, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, and the Seoul Institute for Gifted Music Education. She is also a member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra (KCO), Ensemble Xavier, and the contemporary music ensemble Eclat.

윤동환

Donghwan Yoon

Professor at Chugye University for the Arts, Visiting Professor at Shenyang Conservatory of Music, and full member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra (KCO).

윤동환

Donghwan Yoon

Professor at Chugye University for the Arts, Visiting Professor at Shenyang Conservatory of Music, and full member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra (KCO).

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Donghwan Yoon

Professor at Chugye University for the Arts, Visiting Professor at Shenyang Conservatory of Music, and full member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra (KCO).

Zhang Le

Concertmaster of the Shanghai Opera House Symphony Orchestra, renowned violinist, and lifetime contracted artist of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, USA.

Zhang Le

Concertmaster of the Shanghai Opera House Symphony Orchestra, renowned violinist, and lifetime contracted artist of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, USA.

Zhang Le

Concertmaster of the Shanghai Opera House Symphony Orchestra, renowned violinist, and lifetime contracted artist of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, USA.

윤성원

Violinist and currently Professor at Konkuk University.

윤성원

Violinist and currently Professor at Konkuk University.

윤성원

Violinist and currently Professor at Konkuk University.

Ji-min Ham

Violinist, currently Adjunct Professor at Korea National University of Arts, and faculty member at Kyung Hee University, Gachon University, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, Sunhwa Arts Middle and High School, and Kaywon Arts Middle and High School; also a member of JK Ensemble, TIMF Ensemble, Erato Ensemble, and Haneum Chamber Ensemble.

Ji-min Ham

Violinist, currently Adjunct Professor at Korea National University of Arts, and faculty member at Kyung Hee University, Gachon University, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, Sunhwa Arts Middle and High School, and Kaywon Arts Middle and High School; also a member of JK Ensemble, TIMF Ensemble, Erato Ensemble, and Haneum Chamber Ensemble.

Ji-min Ham

Violinist, currently Adjunct Professor at Korea National University of Arts, and faculty member at Kyung Hee University, Gachon University, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, Sunhwa Arts Middle and High School, and Kaywon Arts Middle and High School; also a member of JK Ensemble, TIMF Ensemble, Erato Ensemble, and Haneum Chamber Ensemble.

Min-Jeong Suh

Violinist, faculty member of the 2025 Yufuin Music Festival in Japan, and currently on the faculty of the Seoul Arts Center Music Gifted Academy, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, Sunhwa Arts Middle School, and Sunhwa Arts High School; also a member of Erato Ensemble.

Min-Jeong Suh

Violinist, faculty member of the 2025 Yufuin Music Festival in Japan, and currently on the faculty of the Seoul Arts Center Music Gifted Academy, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, Sunhwa Arts Middle School, and Sunhwa Arts High School; also a member of Erato Ensemble.

Min-Jeong Suh

Violinist, faculty member of the 2025 Yufuin Music Festival in Japan, and currently on the faculty of the Seoul Arts Center Music Gifted Academy, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, Sunhwa Arts Middle School, and Sunhwa Arts High School; also a member of Erato Ensemble.

Hyun Jung Kim

Violinist, currently on the faculty of Sookmyung Women’s University, Yewon School, and Seoul Arts High School; member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra (KCO).

Hyun Jung Kim

Violinist, currently on the faculty of Sookmyung Women’s University, Yewon School, and Seoul Arts High School; member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra (KCO).

Hyun Jung Kim

Violinist, currently on the faculty of Sookmyung Women’s University, Yewon School, and Seoul Arts High School; member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra (KCO).

Hyuna Kim

Violinist and currently Professor at Yonsei University.

Hyuna Kim

Violinist and currently Professor at Yonsei University.

Hyuna Kim

Violinist and currently Professor at Yonsei University.

Jaewon Rhyu

Violinist, formerly Adjunct Professor at Hanyang University, Kyung Hee University, Seokyeong University, and Kookmin University; currently Principal Concertmaster of the Gwacheon Symphony Orchestra and Concertmaster of KCO (formerly Seoul Baroque Ensemble).

Jaewon Rhyu

Violinist, formerly Adjunct Professor at Hanyang University, Kyung Hee University, Seokyeong University, and Kookmin University; currently Principal Concertmaster of the Gwacheon Symphony Orchestra and Concertmaster of KCO (formerly Seoul Baroque Ensemble).

Jaewon Rhyu

Violinist, formerly Adjunct Professor at Hanyang University, Kyung Hee University, Seokyeong University, and Kookmin University; currently Principal Concertmaster of the Gwacheon Symphony Orchestra and Concertmaster of KCO (formerly Seoul Baroque Ensemble).

Kim Jeongyeon

Violinist, Adjunct Professor at Gachon University, Professor at the Seoul National University of Education Gifted Education Institute, and Artistic Director of the International Performers Association.

Kim Jeongyeon

Violinist, Adjunct Professor at Gachon University, Professor at the Seoul National University of Education Gifted Education Institute, and Artistic Director of the International Performers Association.

Kim Jeongyeon

Violinist, Adjunct Professor at Gachon University, Professor at the Seoul National University of Education Gifted Education Institute, and Artistic Director of the International Performers Association.

Viola

Sheng Li

Party Secretary of the Orchestral Department at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Professor of Viola, Doctoral Supervisor, Resident Artist (Professor) at the Curtis Institute of Music in the United States, Visiting Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in the United Kingdom, Deputy Secretary-General of the National String Association, recipient of the 2023 inaugural Shanghai Oriental Talent Program, holder of the Shanghai May 1st Labor Medal, and member of the Shanghai Professional Degree Graduate Education Steering Committee in the Arts.

Sheng Li

Party Secretary of the Orchestral Department at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Professor of Viola, Doctoral Supervisor, Resident Artist (Professor) at the Curtis Institute of Music in the United States, Visiting Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in the United Kingdom, Deputy Secretary-General of the National String Association, recipient of the 2023 inaugural Shanghai Oriental Talent Program, holder of the Shanghai May 1st Labor Medal, and member of the Shanghai Professional Degree Graduate Education Steering Committee in the Arts.

Sheng Li

Party Secretary of the Orchestral Department at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Professor of Viola, Doctoral Supervisor, Resident Artist (Professor) at the Curtis Institute of Music in the United States, Visiting Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in the United Kingdom, Deputy Secretary-General of the National String Association, recipient of the 2023 inaugural Shanghai Oriental Talent Program, holder of the Shanghai May 1st Labor Medal, and member of the Shanghai Professional Degree Graduate Education Steering Committee in the Arts.

Namjoong Kim

Leading Korean violist, Visiting Professor in the Orchestral Department of Ewha Womans University, and board member of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.

Namjoong Kim

Leading Korean violist, Visiting Professor in the Orchestral Department of Ewha Womans University, and board member of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.

Namjoong Kim

Leading Korean violist, Visiting Professor in the Orchestral Department of Ewha Womans University, and board member of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.

Myunghwan Moon

Violist, member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra, and member of The KCO Violas; currently on the faculty of Kyung Hee University, Sejong University, Jeonbuk National University, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, Sunhwa Arts High School, Gyeonggi Arts High School, and Kaywon Arts High School.

Myunghwan Moon

Violist, member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra, and member of The KCO Violas; currently on the faculty of Kyung Hee University, Sejong University, Jeonbuk National University, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, Sunhwa Arts High School, Gyeonggi Arts High School, and Kaywon Arts High School.

Myunghwan Moon

Violist, member of the Korean Chamber Orchestra, and member of The KCO Violas; currently on the faculty of Kyung Hee University, Sejong University, Jeonbuk National University, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, Sunhwa Arts High School, Gyeonggi Arts High School, and Kaywon Arts High School.

Cello
Jeong-joo Choi

Jeong-joo Choi

Cellist, Professor at Chugye University for the Arts, and active performer as a member of Trio de Seoul and Grium Ensemble.

Jeong-joo Choi

Jeong-joo Choi

Cellist, Professor at Chugye University for the Arts, and active performer as a member of Trio de Seoul and Grium Ensemble.

Jeong-joo Choi

Jeong-joo Choi

Cellist, Professor at Chugye University for the Arts, and active performer as a member of Trio de Seoul and Grium Ensemble.

Luo Weixi

Young cellist and cello faculty member at the Affiliated Middle School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

Luo Weixi

Young cellist and cello faculty member at the Affiliated Middle School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

Luo Weixi

Young cellist and cello faculty member at the Affiliated Middle School of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

KyungEun Choi

External Professor at Seoul National University; Faculty Member of the Montecito International Music Festival (USA), China International String Arts Festival, and Wenzhou International Music Festival (China)

KyungEun Choi

External Professor at Seoul National University; Faculty Member of the Montecito International Music Festival (USA), China International String Arts Festival, and Wenzhou International Music Festival (China)

KyungEun Choi

External Professor at Seoul National University; Faculty Member of the Montecito International Music Festival (USA), China International String Arts Festival, and Wenzhou International Music Festival (China)

Ha Yian Chang

Music Director of Soul Cello Ensemble, member of the contemporary music ensemble Sori, the Seoul Virtuosi, UNISSON Ensemble, and Erato Ensemble; faculty member at Sunhwa Arts Middle School, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, and the Korea National University of Arts Institute for Gifted Students.

Ha Yian Chang

Music Director of Soul Cello Ensemble, member of the contemporary music ensemble Sori, the Seoul Virtuosi, UNISSON Ensemble, and Erato Ensemble; faculty member at Sunhwa Arts Middle School, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, and the Korea National University of Arts Institute for Gifted Students.

Ha Yian Chang

Music Director of Soul Cello Ensemble, member of the contemporary music ensemble Sori, the Seoul Virtuosi, UNISSON Ensemble, and Erato Ensemble; faculty member at Sunhwa Arts Middle School, Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, and the Korea National University of Arts Institute for Gifted Students.

FAQ

Registration FAQs

Key information about application, payment, eligibility, and competition rules

Registration FAQs

Key information about application, payment, eligibility, and competition rules

Who can apply?

The competition is open to students from elementary school, middle school, high school, university, and graduate school, as well as applicants with equivalent academic qualifications. International participants, including those from China, are also eligible with a copy of their passport.

What is included in the participation fee?

When is the application deadline?

Can I cancel my registration and get a refund?

Can I bring my own accompanist?

Who can apply?

The competition is open to students from elementary school, middle school, high school, university, and graduate school, as well as applicants with equivalent academic qualifications. International participants, including those from China, are also eligible with a copy of their passport.

What is included in the participation fee?

When is the application deadline?

Can I cancel my registration and get a refund?

Can I bring my own accompanist?

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