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