CityU hosts inaugural Art Studies (Musicology) Ph.D. Students’ Concert to showcase learning achievements
The City University of Macau Art Troupe, in collaboration with the Xinghai Conservatory of Music Macau Alumni Association, presented the first-ever concert by Ph.D. students in Art Studies (Musicology), titled “Bloomy Spring”. The concert was hosted by the pioneering batch of doctoral students who enrolled in 2021 and delivered a captivating array of musical performances in different formats, showcasing their impressive talents and innovative approaches to music.
The concert was graced by the presence of notable guests, including Mr. Yin Rutao, Deputy Director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Mr. Sam Hio Tong, Head of the Division of Quality Assurance of the Education and Youth Development Bureau; and Ms. Chan Lei Lei, a representative of Cultural Affairs Bureau and Director of the School of Music at the Macao Conservatory. CityU management in attendance included Rector Jun Liu, Vice Rector Kong Fanqing, Head of the University Art Troupe, Council member Cintia Chan, and Consultant Ip Peng Kin. The concert was also directed by Distinguished Professor Dai Dingcheng from the Faculty of Innovation and Design.
The doctoral program in Musicology is not only the first of its kind at the University but also the first in Macao. The concerts showcased a fusion of Chinese and Western cultures, traditional and contemporary music, as well as refined and popular arts, presenting the academic accomplishments of the inaugural cohort of doctoral students in Macao.
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The concert repertoire covered a diverse range of musical styles and genres, spanning different time periods and cultures between Chinese and Western music that have been popular for millennia, and featuring a variety of musical instruments. The performances showcased a wide range of musical styles, from the meticulousness of classical music to the free-flowing music of the Romantic period, and from the poetic and lyrical European instrumental music to the lively Chinese folk songs. Through solo, duet, and ensemble, the concert exhibited a unique blend of styles and achieved a delicate balance and harmony under the theme of “Bloomy Spring”.
The Musicology doctoral students at City University of Macau achieved remarkable academic results. Under the guidance of Distinguished Professor Dai Dingcheng and other mentors, they published articles on Macao’s urban music culture in local newspapers and had papers accepted by professional journals. As the first Musicology doctoral cohort in Macao, they explored the development path for building the city’s urban music culture and acted as ambassadors for its music culture. The faculty organized various learning and practical activities, including visits to local music societies and schools, and seminars with cultural ambassadors and industry professionals.
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Moving forward, the doctoral program in Art Studies (Musicology) will continue to uphold the University’s motto of “Virtue, Knowledge, Practice” by conducting research studies to promote local music culture and educating interdisciplinary talents through a unique blend of Chinese and Western educational philosophy.
Source: Faculty of Innovation and Design
