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The advent of search engines has undeniably facilitated choral educators in finding scores, offering convenience and efficiency. However, the comprehensiveness of the search is inherently limited by language constraints. While it is encouraging to witness a growing global interest in choral music from Northeast Asia, accessing most of these valuable resources requires proficiency in specific languages. Moreover, the lack of accessible and authentic teaching resources deepens the hindrance to perform. This circumstance diminishes the visibility of choral music from this region internationally. To address these challenges and bolster the diversity within the choral community, the website Eastern Light: Resources for Northeast Asian Choral Music was established in 2022, striving to facilitate global access to the diverse and vibrant world of Northeast Asian choral music. This workshop intends to introduce Eastern Light as a valuable tool for resource exploration, offer language guidance, and provide immersive choral singing experience.
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Dr. SU Xin received her DMA from The Ohio State University, USA. In 2022, she joined the faculty at the Music Department in the School of Arts and Communication, Beijing Normal University (BNU). She serves as a lecturer for Choral Conducting and conducts the Northland Choir. In Spring 2022, she was the Adjunct Instructor for the Choral Art Society at Ohio Wesleyan University. In seasons 2020-2022, Xin was the Artistic Director of Clintonville Community Choir in Columbus. She served as a guest conductor ProMusica Chamber Orchestra for Messiah Sing-Along in 2018 and 2019.
