Idyllic Symphony Youth Charity Orchestra · Development Documentary: The Beijing Four-Community Charity Orchestra is now in operation, bringing good music truly into families.

Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra · Development Report Beijing Four-Community Public Welfare Orchestra Launches Operations, Bringing Good Music Truly into Families Public Welfare String Education The Origin The starting point of this endeavor came from a simple question: Why does learning music have to be so expensive? After graduating from Beijing Normal University, Tian Lifu worked in finance for fifteen years and wrote financial columns for many years. Immersed in the community of parents of young musicians, he increasingly saw a stark reality—the threshold for professional music education is prohibitively high. Good teachers are expensive, good instruments are expensive, and good orchestras are even more so. Countless talented and interested children are shut out due to their family’s financial circumstances. In 2026, Tian Lifu decided to do something different. Leveraging the professional resources accumulated through his founded Violin Temple · Treasure Hall and the Idyllic Symphony Orchestra, he established a public welfare youth string orchestra in Beijing’s communities. No selection based on family background or prior foundation—if a child wants to learn, they can join. This is the first truly free, community-based public welfare youth string orchestra model in Beijing. Starting with the first class in Huilongguan, now progressing simultaneously in four communities, this endeavor is steadily becoming a reality. To Bring Good Music Truly into Families The threshold isn’t just talked about—it’s dismantled piece by piece. From the orchestra’s first day, these rules were set: 🎵 Rehearsals Free All members participate in orchestra rehearsals completely free, with no hidden fees. 🎭 Performances Free All performance activities organized by the orchestra are free for members to participate in. 🏆 Competitions Free For competitions uniformly organized by the orchestra, registration and participation fees are covered by the orchestra. 🎻 Instruments Available for Rent Violin: from 50 RMB/month Cello: from 120 RMB/month No extra charge for instrument changes; sizes are adjusted as the child grows. From Zero to One: A Two-Tier Training System As the number of members grew, the orchestra gradually developed a "two-tier" training pathway—beginners start in the B Group, build a solid foundation, and then advance to the A Group for more professional ensemble and performance training. This system operates smoothly at two teaching sites: Huilongguan and Tongzhou Beiyuan. A Group (Performance Group) For members with a foundation, focusing on ensemble rehearsals, stage performances, and competition exchanges. Led by Professor Tian Yuan as Artistic Director and Conductor, providing professional-level artistic guidance and stage practice opportunities. B Group (Beginner Class) For members starting from scratch, offering systematic introductory instruction. After building a solid foundation, they can advance to the A Group. The curriculum is scientifically structured to ensure members master basic skills thoroughly. Development Milestones From the first community to four communities, every step has been solid. 2026 · Huilongguan · Jinyu International (First community launched, classes ongoing) Everything started here. In 2026, the orchestra opened its first public welfare class in Huilongguan’s Jinyu International community, with both A and B Groups running simultaneously. A Group: Every Wednesday 19:00-21:00 B Group: Every Wednesday 18:00-20:00 Location: Jinyu International Community 2026 · Tongzhou Beiyuan Street (Classes ongoing) The second community launched. The Beiyuan Street Cultural Activity Center in Tongzhou District provided venue support, and the orchestra continued the successful model from Huilongguan here. A Group: Every Saturday 14:00-16:00 B Group: Every Monday 18:00-20:00 Location: Beiyuan Street Cultural Activity Center September 2026 · Xicheng Chunshu Street (Upcoming launch) The third community. The orchestra officially enters Xicheng District, with the Chunshu Street teaching site planned to launch in September 2026. In Preparation · Chaoyang Shuangjing Street (Enrolling) The fourth community. Chaoyang District’s Shuangjing Street is currently enrolling, marking the orchestra’s first step into the eastern district. Teaching Faculty Making this happen relies not just on passion, but on a group of teachers who truly understand music and are willing to teach children. The orchestra’s teaching team comes from professional troupes and universities, combining decades of stage experience with frontline teaching expertise. Professor Tian Yuan · Artistic Director / Composer-in-Residence / Orchestra Conductor Composer, conductor, retired professor at Beihua University. Member of the Chinese Musicians Association, council member of the Jilin Musicians Association, former head of Beihua University’s Music Department, graduate supervisor, and Artistic Director and Conductor of Beihua University Youth Symphony Orchestra. After retirement, he served as a cellist in the Starry Sky Amateur Symphony Orchestra and a professor at the Beijing Performing Arts Academy. Teaching Specialty: Over 40 years immersed in music education, spanning composition, conducting, cello, violin, and piano—a rare all-round music educator in China. As Artistic Director, Composer-in-Residence, and Conductor of the Idyllic Symphony Orchestra, he personally arranges and orchestrates for the ensemble, integrating professional creative concepts into daily rehearsals and teaching. Teaching Achievements: Students are spread across professional troupes and music education fields, with notable representatives including Qian Lei, composer of "Lonely Warrior" and "Big Fish," among other contemporary music figures. Teacher Hao Li · Teaching Director of Idyllic Symphony Orchestra Former solo violinist of the Central Orchestra, returned expert from Canada, and Chief Advisor of Violin Temple · Treasure Hall. Over 40 years of stage and teaching experience across symphony stages in China, South America, and North America. In the 1990s, he served as the understudy for teacher Sheng Zhongguo and performed as a violinist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Colombia and the Canada Island Symphony Orchestra. Teaching Specialty: Professional, rigorous, humorous, and gentle in style, skilled at breaking down professional playing techniques into language children can understand. As Teaching Director of the Idyllic Symphony Orchestra, he oversees curriculum design and quality control across all teaching sites, ensuring a standardized and professional teaching system. Teaching Philosophy: Advocates cultivating children’s musical perception and collaboration skills through orchestral ensemble practice, letting technical training serve musical expression, so every child can find their place in collective performance. Teacher Dai Fang Former violist of the Henan Symphony Orchestra (retired), with exceptional mastery in both violin and viola, and years of teaching experience. Teaching Specialty: Proficient in both violin and viola, enabling a broader string perspective to understand music and help students build a more complete performance cognition. Decades of symphony orchestra experience provide deep insight into what the stage demands from performers, with teaching focused on practical skills and stage presence. Teaching pace is brisk and efficient, adept at guiding beginners to establish correct playing habits. Teaching Achievements: Many students have been admitted to prestigious institutions like the Central Conservatory of Music and the China Conservatory of Music. In the Idyllic Symphony Youth Orchestra, two of Teacher Dai’s students progressed from a Level 2-3 foundation to become the second violin principal and a first violin mainstay within two years. Teacher Dai’s daughter has also inherited the family tradition, becoming a violist and now a performer with the Central Opera House Symphony Orchestra. Expert Advisory Group · National Treasure String Orchestra How far the orchestra can go depends on those who stand behind it. The advisory group brings together performers from national-level troupes such as the National Symphony Orchestra of China, the China Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Central Opera House, regularly providing professional guidance and masterclasses for members. Name Role/Background Wang Wanyi First Violin Principal, former first violinist of the National Symphony Orchestra of China Zhang Jianli Viola Principal, former viola principal of the China Philharmonic Orchestra Wang Shuang Double Bass Principal, former member of the National Symphony Orchestra of China Qi Limin Violinist, former member of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Sa Bin Violinist, former member of the Central Opera House Yuan Yin Violist, former member of the Central Orchestra/China Symphony Orchestra Sun Yin Violist, former member of the National Symphony Orchestra of China Fang Pei Cellist, former member of the China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Liu Qin Violinist, former member of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra Tang Xiaoling Violinist, former member of the China Youth Symphony Orchestra Yuan Xin Pianist, piano artistic director of the China National Symphony Orchestra Children’s and Women’s Choir The Initiator Tian Lifu Graduate of Beijing Normal University, former financial columnist, 15 years of finance experience Founder of Violin Temple · Treasure Hall Manager of Yueqingshan Bookstore 22,000+ followers across platforms for "Three Generations’ Symphony Orchestra" Dedicated to establishing a third-party evaluation system for Chinese-made violins Some Changes Underway The time has been short, but results are already visible. A Group members have won the Beijing First Prize and National Second Prize in the National Youth Music Literacy Competition (Ministry of Education white-list event) Students have earned multiple honors, including first prizes in district education commission solo competitions Simultaneous operation across multiple communities, benefiting 50+ families (e.g., in Beiyuan, the first class drew 50 attendees) Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra Violin Temple · Treasure Hall violintemple.com "Making Music Affordable for More Families"