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Melodies from the Moongate 2011

FRIDAY, 12/09/11
7:30 PM
Lerner Party Space

Sounds of China presents the first annual Melodies from the Moongate, a mesmerizing fusion concert. This year, be enchanted by our lead musician, Steph Chou, who blends classical traditional Chinese music with western jazz harmonies on the alto saxophone. A graduate of our very own Columbia University, she has performed at prestigious venues alongside numerous renowned jazz musicians in New York, Beijing, and all over the world.

The concert is held in Earl Hall auditorium on the third floor of Earl Hall. The auditorium is most often used for religious services and has a pristine, meditative atmosphere that well suits the poetic harmonies of classical Chinese music. But the low stage platform brings familiar soothing jazz rhythms right to you. Whether you’re a novice to Chinese music or an expert with melodies engrained into your heart, be swept away by the stage adorned by deep aureate curtains which accurately reflect the golden sounds of East meets West harmony.

After the concert, enjoy the reception while mingling amongst inspiring musicians and awed guests. Both admission and reception are free and we welcome everyone to join.

Melodies from the Moongate aims to bring classical Chinese music to Columbia campus. A diverse gamut of organizations support our initiative including the Gatsby Fund, [enter co-sponsors here].

For more information on Steph Chou, visit: http://www.stephchou.com/index.html

Night Market 2011

FRIDAY, 10/28/11
6-9 PM
LOW PLAZA

Get ready for the Night Market!

Night Market is an annual Columbia University tradition of over 25 years operated by more than 40 clubs on campus. Filled with performances, food, and fun, it brings to life the traditional night markets of China for the 3,000 attendees.

This year’s theme is “lights”. As the sun sets, Low Plaza will be illuminated by the rows of tents beckoning all to join. The aroma of delicacies will entice you to scour the stalls. (Keep a look out for Sounds of China’s Tofu Hua (flower)!) The rhythm of the dances and performances lit up by the backdrop of the Night Market will welcome you to celebrate alongside the Columbia community. Through the thick and thin, we all hold onto hope. This celebration of lights renews our hope for better change.

A portion of all proceeds will go to Wokai, a micro-finance charity. The organization offers micro-entrepreneurs the opportunity to jumpstart small businesses in rural China while lifting them out of poverty. In particular, Sounds of China supports these progressive changes as music of China, considered one of the highest art forms in the world, originates from these very rural communities.

Karaoke Klash

SoC's annual karaoke competition is back! It will be held in the Party Space, on April 1st. Registration is full, but come and enjoy the food and competition!

This year, SoC is cohosting with Lambda Phi Epsilon and Asian American Alliance to bring you Lambdaa Express: Karaoke Klash (K^2).

Lambdaaa Express: Karaoke Klash will be a karaoke singing competition with a Chinese food buffet. The event will be held Friday, April 1st from 6:00-8:00 pm in Lerner Party Space.

Tickets: $6 in advance, $8 at the door, and also available at Columbia TIC.

The first portion of the event from 6-7pm will be the buffet with food from a local restaurant. Dishes include: sesame chicken, roast duck, stuffed clam, pork fried rice, lo mein, etc.

The second half will be the karaoke competition from 7-8 pm. The competition is open to singing acts, open to soloists and duets. Come watch our competitors square off in front of a panel of judges!

**Proceeds will go to Global Giving's Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.**

Co-Sponsors:

- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - http://www.cuapahm.com/
- Columbia Japan Society - http://www.columbia.edu/cu/japansociety/
- Liga Filipina - http://www.columbia.edu/cu/liga/
- Sisters of Delta Gamma - http://www.columbia.edu/cu/deltagamma/Delta_Gamma
- Brothers of the Mu Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha - http://www.columbia.edu/cu/fia/
- Student Organization of Latino - http://www.columbia.edu/cu/sol/

Station Updates

Our weekly radio show has a new timeslot! Tune into to WKCR 89.9FM NY or listen live every Saturday, from 6am to 8am EST! Whether you're taking a shower in the morning or sitting on the porch of the general store, make sure you tune in to listen to the broadcast! Weekly playlists will be uploaded online, under Program Archives on the left. As always, feel free to send any questions or comments to soc@columbia.edu!

For students interested in teaching Chinese professionally, please consider an online teaching degree as it's a great way to continue your educational interests while improving your Chinese!

Introduction

We're about Chinese Culture and media...

We provide a resource for all to pursue interests in the Chinese language and culture beyond the boundaries of Columbia. Our weekly Cantonese and Mandarin radio programs on 89.9FM reach a wide off-campus audience in the tri-state area. For when we hit the road, our radio truck has been equipped with an optical shaft encoder| rotary optical encoder to allow us to better track how travelling affects our broadcast. We also provide workshops, monthly movie screenings, and field trips that run throughout the school year. Some of our annual event-highlights include Karaoke Klash (formerly DDKN), Mahjong Madness, and radio drama productions. In addition, we provide resources for all students interested in learning the Chinese language, and use library internet filtering to assist in these educational pursuits.

Come join us! We look forward to an exciting school year.

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