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ABOUT

Yi Zhiyin Guzheng Ensemble, founded in 2021 by Yi Ding and a group of students passionate about the guzheng and traditional Chinese music. The ensemble is currently led by Huihan Meng. Jennifer Chen serves as the dupty leader.

“Yi Zhiyin” reflects the ensemble’s mission—to connect people through a shared love of guzheng and music. Dedicated to cultural exchange and community engagement, the ensemble continues to rehearse and perform, bringing the beauty of Chinese music to wider audiences.

Yi Ding

Teacher

Yi Ding, Member of the China Nationalities Orchestra Society. Member of the Henan Nationalities Orchestra Society. Member of the Boston Chinese Musicians Association. Leader of BCMA Youth Orchestra and Boston Silk and Bamboo Chamber Music Ensemble. She has Advanced Teacher Certification of Central Conservatory of Music. In last seven years, she kept being rewarded as Excellent Instructor of Central Conservatory of Music Chinese Instrument Grade Examination.

Huihan Meng

Team Leader

Christy Meng (孟慧寒), embarked on a journey into the world of Guzheng under the guidance of instructor Ding in 2018. Since then, she has been entranced by the captivating melodies of this ancient instrument. Demonstrating her commitment to mastery, Christy has achieved Guzheng Level 6 from China's Central Conservatory of Music and is currently progressing towards Level 7.

Jeniffer Chen

Deputy Leader

Jeniffer, A local to the Boston Metro areas, and started learning playing Chinese Zither as a hobby since 2018. Currently a member of the Yi Zhi Yi Gu Zheng Ensemble, and pursuing Grade 8 examination. Love to playing for local communities, performing on different stages, collaborating with various musicians, and sharing the beauty of an ancient Chinese music instrument.

Loran Liu

Team Member

Emma Shi

Team Member

Emma Shi, 13 years old. Emma started learning the piano at the age 5, took a step into the world of Chinese traditional music by starting to play Guzheng at the age of 7, and developed her skills on flute at the age of 8. Emma is a dynamic contributor to both school bands and extracurricular ensembles. Currently, Emma is a member of the Yizhiying Guzheng Ensembles, where her Guzheng expertise continues to flourish.

Julia Shi

Team Member

Julia Shi, 10 years old. Julia started her musical journey with piano lessons at the age of 4, followed by learning to play the Guzheng at age 5, and began to play the clarinet recently. Julia actively participates in various school bands and musical groups. She is a member of the Yizhiying Guzheng Ensembles, where she has continued to develop her mastery of the Guzheng.

Annie Lin

Team Member

Annie

Ryan Tao

Team Member

Ryan Tao, is a percussionist with the Yizhi Music Ensemble from Lexington, Massachusetts. He is 13-year-old has studied Guzheng for four years and excels in both Chinese and Western percussion, blending expressive musical styles with rhythmic precision. In addition to Yizhi, he is also a core member of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra. Ryan enjoys playing junior golf and embraces both nature and competition. A black belt in karate, he also serves as a long-time volunteer and leader at the Lexington Go Club, with a passion for community engagement and diverse pursuits.

Tashi Palmo

Team Member

Tashi Palmo has been an active volunteer in cultural and community events for many years. She plays the accordion and percussion and is a dedicated member of the ensemble’s percussion section. She also contributes regularly to local cultural programs, offering her time and energy to support a variety of performances and community initiatives.

Yongshan Ye

Alumni Member

Yongshan Ye has been learning the guzheng for eight years since 2017 and is one of the earliest students of Teacher Ding Yi. With a deep passion for Chinese classical music, she was drawn to this instrument. Under Teacher Ding’s guidance, she mastered some major techniques and co-founded the Yizhiyin Ensemble. She led the ensemble in regular rehearsals and participated in events organized by various associations. Under Teacher Ding’s leadership, beautiful pieces such as Flourishing Age, Butterfly and Blue, The Fair and more were outstandingly performed, delivered to our audiences and greatly adored by all. Later, due to personal reasons, Yongshan moved away from Massachusetts and left the ensemble. However, her love for the guzheng never waned, and she continues to study and practice. She remains grateful to the Yizhiyin Ensemble, her dear teacher, and fellow guzheng friends.

Levana Linlong Wen

Alumni Member

Kayleigh Liu

Alumni Member

is the daughter of Yongshan Ye who joined Yizhiyin Ensemble in 2022 as a drummer. Drum elements are blended into our performing pieces, such as Butterfly and Blue, Dance of the Yao People, and the Fair and more, adding greater expressivity and a dynamic sense of rhythm. She has left Yizhiyin Ensemble with her mom due to relocation to another state in 2024.