ACAMIS Pre-Conference for the Arts
Tianjin Juilliard School
Friday, April 11, 2025
Kick-off the weekend with a visit to the Tianjin Juilliard School. Marvel in the building’s unique architecture, attend first-rate performances by students and faculty, participate in workshops and lectures, and learn about the school’s inspirational mission to serve as a music education catalyst in China. A fantastic way to meet other arts teachers and get fired up for the weekend conference at IST!
Event Information
The pre-conference showcases the many facets of the Tianjin Juilliard School while giving participants the opportunity to meet and connect with peers. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable, inspiring day that will not only leave you feeling energized for the conference and the year ahead, but also strengthen the bonds within our professional community.
Date: Friday, April 11, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Price: USD 120 for ACAMIS members; USD 150 for non-ACAMIS members (limited spots). Includes access to all events and workshops, including the evening performance. Dinner is not included.
Transportation: Tianjin Juilliard is located approximately one hour from IST. Bus transfers from the conference hotels are available at no extra cost. The high-speed rail (Binhai terminal) is a short 5-minute walk from Tianjin Juilliard.
Schedule
12:00 – 1:00
Arrival and Registration
1:00 – 2:00
Welcome addresses and opening performances
Featuring students from the Graduate Studies, Pre-College, and Music Development Program.
2:00 – 6:30
Participants can choose up to four (4) events during this period, including:
- Workshops in the areas of Early Childhood Music, Music and Dance, Chamber Music, Choral Pedagogy, among others.
- Tour of Juilliard Imagination, the innovative, digital learning environment dedicated to experiencing many elements of the performing arts.
- Campus tour, including Tianjin Juilliard’s unique performance and academic spaces.
6:30 – 7:30
Dinner Break
7:30 – 9:00
TJE (Tianjin Juilliard Ensemble) Performance
The faculty ensemble performs works by Karg-Elert, Janacek, Hindemith, and Webern
Host School
As the only branch campus of New York’s renowned The Juilliard School, the Tianjin Juilliard School offers a graduate program for a Master of Music degree from Juilliard in Instrumental and Orchestral Studies, Instrumental and Chamber Music, or Collaborative Piano; a Saturday Pre-College program for talented students ages 8-18; continuing education programs for professional musicians and music teachers; public education programs for music learners of all ages; and more than 200 annual public performances. It is the first performing arts institution in China to offer a U.S.-accredited Master of Music degree.
Address: 2946 Xinhua Road, Binhai New Area, Tianjin 300450
Phone Number: +86 (022) 6633 8822
Wei He
Chief Executive Officer &
Artistic Director
Katherine Chu
Dean
Rob Ross
Chief Program Officer
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Refund Policies
If notice of cancellation re the registered participant/sponsor is received:
- 30+ days pre-event: 80% of fee is refundable
- 15-29 days pre-event: 40% of fee is refundable
- Less than 15 days pre-event: no refund
Online PD Programs - No refund will be granted re participants commencing an online PD program and withdrawing part way through. Course material fees (re DiSC surveys, book fees, etc) are not refundable once access is granted.
Refund Due To PD Event CancellationIn the event of cancellation of a conference, workshop or online PD program, we will fully refund the registration or sponsorship fee(s) paid. However, we will be unable to refund any travel, visa or accommodation expenses incurred or course material fees where access has been granted.