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Liyunhe

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Director at International Music & Arts Education Centre, Shanghai North America International School
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directs an international music & arts education centre and programs.
Senior Lecturer in Composition at Raffles Music College (SRMC), Singapore
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teaches composition and mentors students; leads workshops in music technology and arts.
Artistic Director and Music Producer at The Master — Wu Yili
January 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Directed the artistic concept and produced the debut album for pianist Wu Yili; the album was linked to awards and recognition including 'World Chinese Outstanding Artist of the Year' (2017) and CCTV Spring Festival Gala appearance (2018).
Artistic Director and Academic Director at Himalayas Art Education Centre, Shanghai Zendai
December 31, 2014 - October 15, 2025
Directed artistic programs and served as lecturer under National Arts Council's Arts Education Programme, conducting music composition workshops in secondary schools and junior colleges.
Composer at Edinburgh International Festival
December 31, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Composer of the opera In That Distant Place, premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival (2017).
Guest Performer at China–Japan Friendship Concert, Osaka, Japan
December 31, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Guest performer at a China–Japan friendship concert.
Director at International Music & Arts Education Centre, Shanghai North America International School
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directs international music and arts education programmes, oversees curricular development and performances, and leads workshops and educational initiatives.
Director of the International Music & Arts Education Centre at UC International School, Shanghai (Clindondale High School campus)
August 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Responsible for integrating Chinese and Western culture to cultivate global elites, guiding students toward goal attainment, and coordinating a teaching and research team of curriculum experts and senior teachers from the US and Europe. Developed systematic and age-appropriate teaching plans to foster independent learning, curiosity, and resilience. Led bilingual courses in Music Theory in English, Piano Performance, Vocal, Choir, Traditional Chinese Instruments, Songwriting, and multimedia art production; organized concerts and campus art activities; oversaw music and art media production and interpretation of sound and music.
Director in Arts Education at Shanghai Kai Dun Education & Training Co., Ltd.
April 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Directed arts education initiatives, coordinating curriculum development and teaching research with local and international partners to foster students’ artistic growth and cross-cultural understanding.
Director in Arts Education at Shanghai Zendai Himalaya Education & Training Co., Ltd.
April 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Led arts education programs and contributed to curriculum development and teacher training.
Visiting Professor, Songwriting, Music Composition, Piano Improvisation, Computer Music at Guangxi Normal University
November 1, 2010 - October 15, 2025
Engaged in teaching songwriting, music composition, piano improvisation, and computer music at a university level.
Music Teacher, Music Producer at SYMAX Music Studio
November 1, 2007 - October 15, 2025
Taught music, produced music projects, and contributed to studio-based compositions.
Music Composer, Music Score Producer for Orchestra Concert at Singapore Symphony Company Limited (SSO)
November 1, 2004 - October 15, 2025
Composed music and produced scores for orchestra concerts.
Choir Instructor at Singapore People's Association (PA)
December 1, 2002 - October 15, 2025
Instructed and conducted choirs.
Students Choir Instructor and Conductor at Chongfu Primary School
August 1, 2002 - October 15, 2025
Directed student choirs and conducted performances.
Students Choir Instructor, Conductor; Guzheng/Troupe Instructor at Ai Tong School
August 1, 2000 - October 15, 2025
Led choir activities and trained Guzheng troupe; supervised Chinese zither performances.
Composer & Music Arranger at Educational Technology Division Production Centre, Ministry of Education - Singapore
February 1, 2002 - October 15, 2025
Composed and arranged music for educational projects and textbooks.
Senior Instructor & Lecturer in Music Composition; Choir Conductor; Computer Music at Lee Wei Song School of Music
August 1, 2000 - October 15, 2025
Taught music composition, conducted choirs, and taught computer music and performance skills.
Instructor for Songwriting at Serangoon Junior College
February 1, 1997 - October 15, 2025
Instructed songwriting.
Instructor for Songwriting; National Arts Council Arts Education Program at St Andrew's Junior College
December 1, 1996 - October 15, 2025
Instructed songwriting and participated in national arts education programs.
Composer for Children's Drama Music; Senior Teacher at Guangzhou Children's Art & Activities Centre
August 1, 1995 - October 15, 2025
Composed music for children's drama and taught arts activities.
Composer for Children's Songs at Art-Tune Records Company, Hong Kong
August 1, 1992 - October 15, 2025
Composed and produced children's songs; published on tapes.
Composer at Opera In That Distant Place
January 1, 2017 - Present
Composer of the opera premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival (2017).
Guest Performer at China–Japan Friendship Concert
January 1, 2019 - Present
Guest performer at a China–Japan Friendship Concert in Osaka (2019).
Artistic Director and Academic Director at Himalayas Art Education Centre, Shanghai Zendai
January 1, 2014 - Present
Directed artistic and academic programs.
Artistic Director and Music Producer at The Master — Wu Yili
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directed artistic aspects and produced the debut album; linked to international recognition.
Director at International Music & Arts Education Centre, Shanghai North America International School
January 1, 2020 - Present
Director of IMAEC at Shanghai North America International School.
Senior Lecturer in Composition at Raffles Music College (SRMC), Singapore
January 1, 2024 - Present
Senior Lecturer in Composition, guiding many young composers and vocalists.
Composer at Edinburgh International Festival
December 31, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Composer of the opera In That Distance Place; premiered in 2017.
Guest Performer at China–Japan Friendship Concert, Osaka
December 31, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Guest performer.
Artistic & Academic Director at Himalayas Art Education Centre, Shanghai Zendai
January 1, 2014 - Present
Artistic and academic director; conducted lectures and workshops in secondary schools and junior colleges.
Director at Shanghai North America International School
January 1, 2020 - Present
Director, International Music & Arts Education Centre (IMAEC).
Senior Lecturer in Composition at Raffles Music Academy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Senior lecturer in composition; mentored young composers and vocalists.
Director, International Music & Arts Education Centre at Shanghai North America International School
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directs international music and arts education centre; oversees programs, pedagogy and artist collaborations
Senior Lecturer in Composition at Raffles Music College (SRMC), Singapore
January 1, 2024 - Present
Senior lecturer in composition; mentors and guides young composers and vocalists; involvement with notable artists
Composer at Opera In That Distance Place
January 1, 2017 - Present
Composer; opera premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival (2017)
Guest Performer at China–Japan Friendship Concert
January 1, 2019 - Present
Guest performer at concert in Osaka, Japan
Artistic and Academic Director at Himalayas Art Education Centre, Shanghai Zendai
January 1, 2014 - Present
Artistic and academic director; leadership of education programs
Artistic Director and Music Producer at The Master – Wu Yili
January 1, 2017 - Present
Artistic director and music producer for the debut album; recognition as World Chinese Outstanding Artist of the Year; CCTV Gala appearance

Education

Music studies (non-degree) at Affiliated Music School of Guangxi Arts Institute
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1982
Guzheng and Piano studies (Traditional Chinese Music) at Guangzhou Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
Bachelor's Degree in Composition at Xinghai Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1990
Master's Degree in Composition at School of Music, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland; Cork School of Music; MTU
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Postgraduate studies in Music Technology and the Arts at Cork School of Music, MTU (formerly CIT)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Diploma at Affiliated Music School of Guangxi Arts Institute
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1982
Studies in Traditional Chinese Music at Guangzhou Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1984 - October 15, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Composition at Xinghai Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1990
Master's Degree (pursued) at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland
January 1, 2010 - October 15, 2025
Postgraduate studies in Music Technology and the Arts at Cork School of Music, MTU (formerly CIT)
January 1, 2011 - October 15, 2025
Master of Arts in Music & Technology at Munster Technological University College Cork School of Music
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2014
B.A. in Music Composition at Guangzhou Xinghai Conservatory of Music
April 1, 1985 - July 1, 1990
Major Course: Chinese Harp & Gu Zheng at Guangzhou Xinghai Conservatory of Music
September 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
Dulcimer (Major Course) at Guangxi Art College of China
September 1, 1976 - July 1, 1982
Jazz Composition Course (Piano) at Guangzhou Xinghai Conservatory of Music
March 1, 1988 - April 1, 1989
at Guilin Normal College
July 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Diploma at Affiliated Music School of Guangxi Arts Institute
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1982
Enrollment/Training in Traditional Chinese Music at Guangzhou Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1984 - October 15, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Composition at Xinghai Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1990
Master's Studies in Composition at School of Music, University College Cork
January 1, 2010 - October 15, 2025
Postgraduate Studies in Music Technology and the Arts at Cork School of Music, MTU (formerly CIT)
January 1, 2011 - October 15, 2025
Diploma/Traditional Chinese Music at Affiliated Music School of Guangzhou Art Institute
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1982
Diploma/Traditional Chinese Music at Guangzhou Conservatory of Music (Department of Traditional Chinese Music)
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984
Bachelor of Composition at Xinghai Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1990
Master's studies in Composition at University College Cork
January 1, 2010 - October 15, 2025
Postgraduate studies in Music Technology & Arts at Cork School of Music / MTU (formerly CIT)
January 1, 2011 - October 15, 2025
at Affiliated Music School of Guangxi Art Institute
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1982
at Department of Traditional Chinese Music, Guangzhou Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1984 - October 15, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Composition at Xinghai Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1990
Master's in Composition at School of Music, University College Cork
January 1, 2010 - October 15, 2025
Postgraduate Studies in Music Technology and the Arts at Cork School of Music, Munster Technological University (MTU)
January 1, 2011 - October 15, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Composition
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1990
Master’s Degree in Composition
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Postgraduate Studies in Music Technology and the Arts
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Arts Education Programme Specialist
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Certificate of Authorization
December 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
United Nations Commutech Group Peace Music Ambassador and Artistic Achievement Award
June 6, 2021 - October 15, 2025
World Cultural Conference Outstanding Contribution Award
October 15, 2017 - October 15, 2025
National Children's Song Composition Gold Award
November 1, 2009 - October 15, 2025
Canon Digital Video Fest Short Film Contest Grand Prize (Professional Category)
December 1, 2005 - October 15, 2025
Canon Digital Video Fest Short Film Contest Audience Choice Award
December 1, 2005 - October 15, 2025
Guangdong Province Arts Competition - 2nd Prize (Man Tian Xing)
June 19, 1994 - October 15, 2025
World Cultural Outstanding Contribution Award
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
World Cultural Council + UN NGO International Information Centre Award
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Special Contribution Award
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Gold Award, Singapore National Chinese Song Competition
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Gold and Silver Award, Singapore National Chinese Song Competition
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
World Chinese Outstanding Artist of the Year
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Arts Education Programme – Special Lecturer
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Government, Non-Profit Organization