About.The CCLS Young Artists Program is made up of some of the finest high school performers in the region. Put together, we have qualified for many famous ensembles and won multiple competitions! We love what we do and promise to put the same amount of dedication to our students as well. We are here to form a strong relationship between our students and teach them how and why the arts have shaped our lives. Scroll down to learn more about our classes and instructors!
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Established in 2016
The CCLS Performing Arts Program was established in 2016 by Jocelyn Li, Christine Ji, and Helen Zhou in an effort to expose younger children to the joys of music and art. From there, we have grown into a team of skilled high school students, offering private lessons for instruments, theory, dance and martial arts. Each instructor on our board of staff has seasoned experience in teaching their specific art form. Giving back to the community is important to every one of our staff and teaching your child is the first step towards this goal.
"I couldn't have become the musician that I am today without my teachers. And I want everyone else to have the same opportunity."
~Jocelyn Li, Founder & Former President
~Jocelyn Li, Founder & Former President
Executive Board
Helen Zhou, President and Head Instructor
Christine Ji, VP and Supervisor
Sophie Jiang, Secretary
Yiwen Xiong, Treasurer
Douglas Zhang, PR manager
Grace Pu, site manager
Christine Ji, VP and Supervisor
Sophie Jiang, Secretary
Yiwen Xiong, Treasurer
Douglas Zhang, PR manager
Grace Pu, site manager
Music Lessons
Offered for violin, flute, oboe, clarinet and saxophone, our music lessons give young musicians the chance to improve on their skills and gain further insight on what intermediate and advanced playing is.
Helen Zhou
President, Violin Helen Zhou has been playing violin for over 10 years. She is a current member of the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, the highest orchestra at New England Conservatory in Boston. She has performed in Spain on tour for the New England Conservatory Youth Symphony. In 2016, she performed at Carnegie Hall as part of their High School Honors Performance Series. In her free time, Helen enjoys studying chemistry and Latin and spending time with friends.
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Grace Pu
Site Manager, Violin Grace Pu has played violin for over 7 years. She is a member of the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra at New England Conservatory and formerly was a member of the Boston Youth Symphony at the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras. She recently participated in the All-State Orchestra, as well as achieving high scores at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association's Eastern Junior and Senior District festivals in previous years. Grace also enjoys doing math and computer programming.
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Krystal Qiao
Violin |
Joseph Gu
Violin Joseph Gu has been studying violin for seven years and play in the Repertory Orchestra of Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras. He has been brought up on violin teaching methods that emphasize the importance of good fundamentals and technique. When he teaches the fundamentals of violin, he tries to teach the way his teacher taught him and make sure he provides the best foundation for the student’s future. Besides practicing violin, he plays games with his brother, listens to music, and takes walks.
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Sophie Jiang
Secretary, Violin |
Christine Ji
Vice President, Flute and Oboe Christine Ji has played oboe for over 7 years. She is the principal oboist at Westford Academy and plays flute in the Westford Academy Marching Band. She has participated in the Massachusetts Music Educators Association's Eastern Junior and District Festivals, with very high scores each time, and received an All-State recommendation in 2016 and 2017. She has also performed in the UMass Amherst Honors Wind Ensemble as first oboe. In her free time, Christine enjoys photography and practicing calligraphy.
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Yiwen Xiong
Treasurer, Saxophone, Clarinet Yiwen Xiong has been playing saxophone for over 4 years and clarinet for over 3 years. He is an instructor for middle school students in the Westford Academy Grey Ghost Marching Band as well as an active member of jazz band. In 2017, Yiwen participated in the AMA Europe Trip, in which selected band members have the chance to tour Europe playing music to expand their musical journey.
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Jessie Wang
Clarinet |
Music Theory
Learning music theory is one of the most fundamental parts of playing music. Being able to understand the construction and structure of music will enhance students' playing as they are able to truly understand the wonderful notes in front of them.
Gain a basic and advanced knowledge of music theory with the classes below:
Gain a basic and advanced knowledge of music theory with the classes below:
Helen Zhou
Fundamental Music Comprehension |
Melanie Foo
Advanced Music Theory |
Dance Classes
With fundamental ballet technique along with main Chinese dance principles, our dance lessons give students a chance to learn the basics of dance in a stress-free environment.
Caroline Wang
Dance Instructor Caroline Wang has been dancing for over 13 years learning ballet, jazz, and technique at the DNE School of Dance. At age 9 she adopted classical Chinese dance from the Angel Dance School. Now she is a part of the Angel Dance Company, doing several performances a year in various styles as well as charity events. To this day she continues dancing in a variety of styles including modern and contemporary. In addition she has received countless awards such as achieving Platinum in Nationals at the Elite Dance Challenge.
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Georgia Chichy Shen
Dance Instructor Georgia Chichy Shen has been dancing for over 10 years. She has learned rhythmic gymnastics, ballet, jazz, and Chinese classical dance. She is currently a member of the Angel Dance Company, which is located in Massachusetts. Georgia has attended many dance competitions in the United States and has won numerous awards. She also has plenty of experience teaching younger students.
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Martial Arts Classes
With the use of interesting Korean terminology and light cardio in a safe and fun environment, our martial arts classes are an enjoyable way to stay healthy and learn basic defense techniques that may save your life.
Jessie Wang
Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Jessie Wang has been learning taekwondo for over 8 years. She has a certified 2nd degree blackbelt and has been a member of Tiger An's Taekwondo and Tiger An's Taekwondo Select Demonstration Team at Tiger An's Taekwondo in Lowell, Massachusetts since 2010. With her team, Jessie was the 2015 regional champion for the U.S. Masters Open Taekwondo Demonstration Team and is a Tiger An's Taekwondo Master Quest Assistant Instructor. In her free time, Jessie enjoys painting and swims at the BGCN Aquamarines in Nashua, NH.
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