monkey king

Chinese Music

the northern lion

the "complete" box

folk dance

hold it right

small ensemble

Beijing opera

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Welcome to Mencius Society & East River

All about arts & learning!

Based in New York City's Chinatown, Mencius Society for the Arts (MSA) is a non-profit organization committed to the preservation and flourish of folk and oral traditions.

Events

NYC Chinese Music Youth Award
AUDITION: Dec 16, 2012
Download application here

Spring Concert Extravaganza: Mencius Society's 10th Anniversary!
Sunday, March 31st, 2013 - 12:30P
Chinese Community Center, 62 Mott St (btwn Canal & Bayard St.)

Come celebrate Mencius Society of the Art's 10th anniversary with us! Members of the Mencius Youth Orchestra - both Junior & Senior ensembles along with teachers and elders will present a concert of Chinese folk music to celebrate our achievements in preserving the traditional arts in NYC. By bringing together performers of all walks and ages, this concert celebrates Chinese folk music as a local heritage in the making.

For more information on courses, browse our bulletin here.

students and attendees of heritage workshop Young musicians show off their knowledge at the Chinese Music Heritage Workshop Part II. Congratulations to all who participated. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to check out the Mencius Youth Orchestra on Sunday December 9th. See you there!