Boston ErHu Ensemble[B_E_E]

The Boston ErHu Ensemble (formally known as Youth Eastern String Troupe, a.k.a. [Y_E_S]) was established in 2008 with the goal of increasing the general public's knowledge and appreciation for the Erhu instrument. The ensemble meets twice a month at the GBCCA in Newton to practice and prepare for public performances. Some of the places the ensemble has performed include Children's Museum, Boston Public Library, Boston Dragon Boat Festival, Boston First Night, Schools, Senior Centers, Churches and Community Centers.

Boston ErHu Ensemble was established with several basic goals in mind. The first goal is to involve youth members in promoting cultural diversity through the use of Chinese music. The second goal is to provide a venue for youth members to develop self-confidence by giving public performances. The third goal is to instill in the youths the value of team work. The fourth goal is to reinforce the importance of being active participants in the community.

An excerpt of Mr. Lin's Biography

Zhantao Lin is a professional musician and music educator from China . Mr. Lin was an assistant professor at the Guangxi Arts Institute and the board member of Chinese professional Erhu player's guild in China . Mr. Lin had won many competitions and was recognized in the Who's Who of Chinese Education. Since immigrating to the US, Mr. Lin has been performing broadly in the New England Area including Sanders Theater at Harvard University, MIT, Boston University, Museum of Fine Arts, Peabody Essex Museum, Children's Museum, the Boston Public Library, the Lincoln Center in New York, and recently at a concert given by the Alcyon Chamber Ensemble. He has also participated at Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project exchange program.
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