Yin Qun

Singapore

Guzheng Examiner

Yin Qun is the President of the Singapore Qinzheng Association and Council Member of the Singapore Chinese Music Federation. Yin Qun graduated from Xi’an Conservatory of Music in 1987 and stayed on as a faculty lecturer. During her time at the conservatory, Yin Qun studied under the guidance of Qin style master, Professor Zhou Yanjia and Qilu style master, Professor Gao Zicheng. Later, Yin Qun also benefited from the teaching by renowned professors such as Guo Ying, He Baoquan, Sun Wenyan, Chen Anhua, Su Qiaozheng, and Qu Yun, integrating the strengths of each style of Guzheng.

Yin Qun has won numerous accolades, including first place in the “First Shaanxi Qinzheng Competition” in 1986, second prize in the “Guangdong Music Competition” in 1987, first prize in China’s “Shancheng Cup” Ethnic Instrumental Music Competition in 1989, and Excellent Teacher Award in China’s “Jianye Cup” Guzheng Competition in 1996.

In 1998, Yin Qun successfully held a solo concert in Singapore, premiering works such as "Tide", "Rural Melody", "Children of the Mountains'', "Reflections of Huangling", and "Shuo Feng Sha". She has also released multiple Guzheng CDs and published the "Youth Guzheng Tutorial" and other works.

While in Singapore, Yin Qun was invited to participate in events such as the Taipei Arts Festival, Singapore Chinese Orchestra's "Zheng Ming'' concert, Ding Yi Music Company’s concert featuring Wang Jianmin's works, Xi'an Ancient Music Concert during Shaanxi Cultural Week, Shaanxi Qinzheng Society's concert commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of Mr Gao Zicheng, and the International Youth Chamber Ensemble Concert by the China Conservatory of Music.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, with support from the National Arts Council of Singapore, she recorded fourteen Guzheng works from both Chinese and international repertoires, which were premiered on YouTube.

In the area of Guzheng education, she has achieved outstanding results. Many of her students have won numerous awards in Chinese music competitions both in China and abroad, making significant contributions to the development of Chinese Guzheng art overseas.