This DeCal is an ensemble course for the Berkeley Chinese Music Ensemble (formerly known as the “Phoenix” Chamber Ensemble), a Chinese chamber orchestra under Phoenix Symphony. It is an extended Chinese orchestra that plays music from Chinese composers who were active from the late 20th century to today. The orchestra is united under one single vision, that music and musicians from different cultures and backgrounds can get together and create something new, something constructively combining our past and present while actively embracing a future of unlimited possibilities, all embodied in the audible interaction throughout rehearsals, sectionals, and performances.

This ensemble is fully audition-based. Students will receive the enrollment code once they receive the result from the audition. Audition details will be announced towards the beginning of the semester. Students are expected to be fluent in their instrument, preferably with past ensemble experience. Musicianship (in terms of any system, including but not limited to western notation and Chinese cipher system) will also be taken into consideration.

Our first rehearsal starts Monday Jan 30th!

Enrollment is strictly audition-based! Please select "Berkeley Chinese Ensemble" on the google form! If you want to sign up after the deadline, please contact Tom Pan at tcp3sx@berkeley.edu