Guzheng Ensemble

Join the Canberra Secondary School Guzheng Ensemble, a diverse group open to all races and nationalities. Members build performance skills and take part in competitions, school events, and community activities.

Last updated on 19 October 2026

Vision

The Canberra Secondary School Guzheng Ensemble is an established CCA Performing Arts Group dedicated to fostering music appreciation and performance skills among our Canberrans. Our ensemble equips members with skills and techniques to perform in various competitions, school events, music exchanges, and community gatherings.

We pride ourselves on being a multi-racial and multi-national group, welcoming Canberrans of different races and nationalities who share an interest in Chinese musical instruments.

Highlights and Achievements

Our Canberrans demonstrated exceptional dedication in preparing for the 2025 Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation. Through rigorous training sessions, they achieved the Certificate of Accomplishment for their performance while strengthening their camaraderie as they worked towards a shared goal.

A group of approximately 20 young girls posing for a Chinese New Year group photo. They are dressed in matching white and purple traditional Chinese costumes featuring floral embroidery on the top and purple satin wide-leg trousers. Many are making peace signs with their hands. They are arranged in two rows in what appears to be an indoor corridor or walkway

The Guzheng Ensemble has actively participated in numerous community events as part of our Values-In-Action projects. These include the Canberra Zone 2 Residents' Network Chinese New Year Lo-Hei Celebration, Hari Raya Celebration@Bukit Canberra, FAM K@North West CDC National Day Celebrations, and Music Showcase for seniors from Vanguard Care Home.

A group of approximately 20 students dressed in matching navy blue T-shirts playing the guzheng (Chinese zither) during a rehearsal or practice session. The students are seated in rows behind their instruments, reading from music scores on stands. In the background, two projection screens display a presentation slide titled 'Music Showcase & VIA Engagement' by the Guzheng Ensemble & Guitar Ensemble. The setting appears to be a school music room or hall.

Young women in green traditional outfits perform on guzheng instruments on an outdoor stage at a 2024 celebration event.

Large group posing outdoors, with performers in green Chinese dresses and traditional Indonesian costumes with gold crowns.

Serving as Chairperson of the Guzheng Ensemble has been a deeply rewarding experience. Through leading the ensemble, I have grown in confidence and learnt valuable lessons in responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance. Focused CCA training sessions have sharpened my guzheng skills, while the school and my teachers' support and guidance have inspired me to always give my best. The friendships forged and opportunities to perform on stage are memories I will always treasure.

— Agnes Chang Min Yee (3 Diligence), Chairperson of the Guzheng Ensemble 2026

Looking ahead, we aim to strengthen our community ties and enhance our Canberrans' performance skills through continued participation in various events and performances.

CCA TIC and schedule

Teachers-In-Charge:

Ms Chow Cai Wen

Ms Wang Xuejuan

Training Days / Time:

Wednesday 3 pm – 6 pm

CCA Exco

Chairperson:

Agnes Chang Min Yee (3 Diligence)

Vice-Chairpersons:

Yip Xuan En, Mabrylbelle (3 Integrity)

Buarossak Tanapat (2 Kindness)