3/3/26

Keynote for 70th Anniversary Conference in Korea


It is exciting to be invited as a keynote speaker for the 70th anniversary conference of the Korean Music Education Society (Seoul, August, 2026).


The theme for the 2026 conference is “70 Years of Music Education: Expansion and Future Perspectives in the Age of AI”.


South Korea has a population of more than 50 million and enjoys an unusually vibrant and active music education research community. 


This 70th anniversary will be a very special event, well worth attending.


English Coursebook on Chinese Music


It is a pleasure to announce a new textbook for learning of Chinese music, developed by Dr. Zijin Yao at Beijing Language and Culture University, English Coursebook on Chinese Music. This book offers a detailed description of Chinese music genres in cultural context, with explanations for both Chinese and English terminology.


  • Yao, Zijin, Ren Jie, Wang Xiaoran, Sun Run, and Hebert, David. English Coursebook on Chinese Music (Chongqing University Press, 2026).


This book will be uniquely helpful for any foreigners interested in understanding Chinese music traditions and for any Chinese musicians who would like to know how best to explain this music to others.


It was a pleasure to support Dr. Yao and her team in their development of this unique book. 


Links for purchasing will be provided here in the future.