To further promote Chinese culture and bring traditional Chinese music to the Broadway stage, the South Coast Chinese Orchestra is expanding its recruitment of talented musicians passionate about music and cultural heritage!
Individuals of all ages with three or more years of experience in either Chinese or Western instruments are welcome to audition.
Founded in 2017 under the leadership of Janie Tsao, Board Chair of SCCCA and Yulan Chung, CEO of SCCCC , the South Coast Chinese Orchestra is led by conductor and composer Bin He, with Guzheng virtuoso Jiangli Yu serving as the Artistic Director.
The orchestra aims to transcend cultural boundaries and unite diverse communities by creatively blending Chinese and Western instruments. This innovative approach seamlessly integrates traditional Chinese, classical, and modern music styles, pushing the boundaries of musical expression.
The South Coast Chinese Orchestra has earned acclaim for its dynamic performances. In early 2024, it made its debut at the Grammy Museum’s Lunar New Year concert, bringing Chinese music to a global stage.
The orchestra also premiered original musical productions Mulan and Monkey King, composed by Bin He and performed at the prestigious Segerstrom Concert Hall.
These productions uniquely combined Chinese folk tales with Western strings, rock music, and various performing arts.
In October 2024, the orchestra unveiled its brand-new large-scale original musical, Legends, featuring stunning musical storytelling that brought to life epic battles, enchanting underwater palaces, touching family bonds, and tales of courage and sacrifice.
The production blended pop songs, Peking opera, Chinese drums, martial arts, dance, and rhythmic gymnastics, delivering a spectacular feast for the senses.
The South Coast Chinese Orchestra currently includes Chinese instruments (erhu, dizi, guzheng, pipa, yangqin, etc.), Western strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass), and a rock band (electric guitar, bass, drums).
The South Coast Chinese Orchestra is expanding its search for talented individuals who are passionate about music and sharing Chinese culture.
Qualifications
Musicians proficient in Chinese instruments (such as guzheng, erhu, pipa, zhongruan, yangqin, and bamboo flute) or Western instruments (such as violin, viola, cello, and electric guitar) with three or more years of experience are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will enjoy waived orchestra membership fees.
Audition Process
- Recorded Audition: Submit a three-minute recording of a piece of your choice to rachel@sccca.org.
- Live Audition: Schedule a live audition by calling 949-559-6868 ext. 502 or emailing rachel@sccca.org.
- All participants must perform a three-minute piece of their choice and complete a sight-reading test.
We warmly invite you to join us in bringing new energy to the orchestra as we work together to preserve and promote the rich essence of Chinese culture!
為進一步推廣中華文化，並將國樂推向百老滙音樂舞台，南海岸中華樂團擴大招募熱愛音樂與中華文化精英！凡擁有三年以上學習中華或西洋樂器學習經驗，歡迎各年齡層愛樂人士加入我們的行列。
南海岸中華樂團於2017年在南海岸中華文化協會理事長吳健與文化中心執行長鍾幼蘭女士倡導下成立，並由音樂家何彬老師出任作曲兼指揮，古箏演奏家余江荔擔任藝術總監。
為讓國樂能夠打破族群界限，促進各族裔间的文化融合，並吸引年輕世代加入，樂團巧妙地結合中西樂器，以一種全新的音樂形式將國樂、古典音樂和現代音樂完美的連結起來，成功的將中國傳統音樂與現代元素無縫連接，打開了音樂的無限可能。
南海岸中華樂團已多次在各大表演中，並獲得精彩好評與回響！2024年初，在知名葛萊美博物館首次農曆新年音樂會演出，成功的讓國樂走向更廣闊的國際舞台。
創團以來，陸續在Segerstrom Concert Hall 成功上演由何彬老師作曲的原創音樂劇《花木蘭》和《美猴王》，巧妙以經典的中華文化故事為背景，創建了把國樂、西方弦樂、搖滾樂、弦樂以及各種表演形式融合放在同一個大舞台上表演的形式！
2024年10月，樂團首演的全新大型原創音樂劇《傳奇》，在橙縣最具規模的賽格斯仲表演廳（Segerstrom Concert Hall）上演。
這部音樂劇除透過音樂生動呈現各種震撼人心的場景，包括波瀾壯闊的戰爭畫面、優美的海底龍宮、感人的親情故事以及忠勇犧牲的情節，還融合流行歌、京劇、中國鼓團、武術、舞蹈和藝術體操等多重元素，為觀眾帶來一場視覺與聽覺的雙重饗宴，深刻打動每一位觀眾的心。
南海岸中華樂團現有編制包括國樂器 (二胡，笛子，古箏，琵琶，揚琴等), 西方弦樂(小提琴，中提琴，大提琴，倍低音提琴)與搖滾樂團(電吉他，電貝斯，爵士鼓)。
為進一步推廣中華文化，並將國樂推向百老滙音樂舞台，南海岸中華樂團將擴大招募熱愛音樂並對宣傳中華文化充滿熱忱的優秀人才。
凡擅長中華樂器（如古箏、二胡、琵琶、中阮、揚琴、竹笛等）或西洋樂器（如小提琴、中提琴、大提琴、電吉他等），只要擁有三年以上學習經驗，歡迎各年齡層有志一同的愛樂人士加入我們的行列。若您順利通過徵選，團費全免。
徵選方式：
- 自錄作品：請錄製一段三分鐘自選曲，並將錄音檔傳至 rachel@sccca.org。
- 現場演奏：也可預約親自現場演奏。預約電話：949-559-6868，分機502，或電郵至 rachel@sccca.org。
- 無論選擇哪種方式，參加者都需自備一首三分鐘自選曲，並參與現場視奏（Sight reading）測試。
我們誠摯邀請您與我們一同攜手，為樂團注入更多音樂的生命力，共同傳承並推廣中華文化的精髓！