Canadian Chinese Orchestra Chamber Ensemble (CCOCE) 2023The Canadian Chinese Orchestra Chamber Ensemble (CCOCE) is an ensemble of traditional Chinese instrumentalists whose mission is to promote the rich cultural heritage of Chinese music in Canada. Forming the professional core of the Canadian Chinese Orchestra (CCO), CCOCE consists of musicians who are passionate about showcasing traditional Chinese music as well as exploring new directions for Chinese instruments. Each member of CCOCE has received professional training in Canada or abroad, and are experienced as solo, chamber, and orchestral musicians.

CCOCE’s mission encompasses two interrelated streams: performance and education. As performers, members of CCOCE regularly appear as soloists in CCO’s annual concerts. The ensemble also performs as a group at music festivals, including the Rhythms of Canada Festival (hosted by the Aga Khan Museum), Together We Rise Music Festival of Asian Arts, and Age of Literati Cultural Festival (hosted by Canada One Family Network). As part of its mission to explore new directions for Chinese music, CCOCE’s performances often involve collaborations with other musical cultures. Recent partnerships include the Canadian Sinfonietta (Western orchestra), Roa Lee (Korean gayageum), and Ravi Naimpally (Indian tabla), among others.

As educators, musicians of CCOCE serve as section leaders and mentors for the larger CCO, whose members range from preteens to seniors and come from all walks of life. CCOCE musicians can also be found teaching in private studios and at Yip’s Canada’s annual Chinese Music Summer Program, a day camp that introduces Chinese instruments to children aged 6 to 14. In this educational role, CCOCE contributes to its mission by promoting Chinese music to future generations.

Amely Zhou

Artistic Director and Conductor

Amely Zhou

Lipeng Wu

CYCO Teaching Assistant, Dizi

Lipeng Wu

Lina Cao

CYCO Teaching Assistant, Guzheng

Lina Cao

Lilian-Yang

Pipa

Lilian Yang

Herman-Li

Suona

Herman Li

Di-Zhang

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Di Zhang