ArcoStrum - Programs

Programs

Current Touring Program:
The ArcoStrum Experience 26/27 Season.pdf

The ArcoStrum Experience is an one-of-a-kind concert that takes audiences on a non-stop, exhilarating musical journey, blending the traditional with the modern in ways never before heard. Merging Eastern and Western cultures, ArcoStrum seamlessly combines the evocative sounds of traditional Chinese instruments like the erhu and dizi with the virtuosity of classical violin, guitar, and electric guitar/bass. Prepare for an unforgettable ride through a dynamic range of musical landscapes—from re-imagined Chinese folk arrangements to the grandeur of Western classical masterpieces, and the energy of modern popular music. ArcoStrum’s innovative program offers an immersive, movie-like experience that promises a transformative musical journey that transcends boundaries, celebrating the evolution of music across cultures and generations.

Instruments: Violin, Classical Guitar, Electric guitar/bass, Erhu (Chinese two-string fiddle), Flute Dizi (Chinese bamboo flute), Piccolo Dizi (Chinese bamboo flute)

Current Community Education (CE) Program:
ArcoStrum Educational Menu.pdf

ArcoStrum's Educational Mission: ArcoStrum promotes music education through high-energy performances, workshops, masterclasses, and speaking engagements for audiences of all age groups. We showcase an array of Chinese folk instruments, such as the erhu (Chinese two-string fiddle) and dizi (Chinese bamboo flute), as well as the violin, classical guitar, and electric guitar.

Our educational goal is to open new doors and ideas to multi-instrumental collaborations, and to build memorable connections with our audiences through our unique sounds, musical heritage, and journey!

Educational Menu includes:

Educational Classroom Offerings
"Music Around the World”, “The Complete Musician”, “RockoStrum”
(45min-1hr interactive & educational performances, suitable for kindergarten through university students)

RockoStrum: Battle of the Bands (Residency)
Students will form small bands to explore non- classical genres, arrange music collaboratively, and push beyond their musical comfort zones. Learn to develop skills in teamwork, leadership, and artistic compromise under ArcoStrum’s expert mentorship. The course culminates in a final mini-concert, where bands share their musical creations, and celebrate their collaborative journey!
(Suitable for elementary, middle, high, and university students)

Classical Guitar Workshop/Masterclass with TY Zhang
Violin Workshop/Masterclass with Strauss Shi
Chamber Masterclass with ArcoStrum
Speaking Lecture: The 21st Century Musician with ArcoStrum

ArcoStrum Repertoire List

All-Time Classicals
-Antonio Vivaldi: “The Four Seasons” - Winter* & Summer*
-D. Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonata K. 141*
-De Falla/Kreisler: La Vida Breve*
-De Falla (arr. D. Galvez): Danza Ritual del Fuego

Chinese Erhu/Dizi and Classical/Electric Guitar
-Zhihui Li (recomposed by ArcoStrum): Ink Orchid Pavilion 水墨兰亭*
-Haihuai Huang: Horse Racing 赛马*
-Hans Zimmer: “Oogway Theme”*
-Joonyoung Choi: Endless Love from The Myth*

Argentinian Tangos
-Astor Piazzolla: “Four Seasons of Bueno Aires”: Spring (Primavera Portena)* & Winter (Invierño Porteño)*
-Astor Piazzolla: “History of Tango”: Bordell 1900, Cafe 1930, Nightclub 1960, Modern Day Concert
-Astor Piazzolla: “Tango Suite"

Brazilian Classics & Choros
-S. Assad: Summer Garden Suite
-R. Gnattali: Suite Retratos
-De Abreu: Tico-Tico

Jazz
-D. Reinhardt/S. Grappelli: Minor Swing
-J. Kosma: Autumn Leaves*
-Bill Withers and Grover Washington, Jr.: Just the Two of Us*

Movie Soundtracks
-John Williams: Theme from Schindler's List*
-Hans Zimmer: Kungfu Panda*

Special Classical/Pop Crossover
-Katona Twins: Michael Jackson meets Scarlatti*
-Polyphia: Playing God*