The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York (CMENY) is one of the oldest and largest Chinese traditional music ensembles in the United States, dedicated to promoting Chinese traditional music and fostering cultural exchange. In addition to presenting high-caliber performances on a regular basis, the ensemble runs youth training programs that introduce young people in the U.S. to Chinese traditional instruments and help them experience the richness and charm of Chinese musical culture.
In 2024, the Carnegie International Student Institute (CISI) supported the development of CMENY’s youth ensemble, enabling the expansion of Chinese traditional music education programs for young people in New York. Through this collaboration, CISI aims to provide overseas youth with greater access to Chinese culture, spark cross-cultural interest and identity, and support the transmission and innovation of traditional arts among the next generation.
