YangSheng Choir (YSC)
The YangSheng Choir (YSC) is an amateur ensemble established in 2003. It currently operates as a choral group under the non-profit organization Pacific Pearl Music Association (PPMA). The choir’s mission is to serve the community and engage in charitable activities through the art form of choral music, while promoting and celebrating Chinese culture.
To date, the YangSheng Choir has participated in numerous significant events and performances in the Thousand Oaks and the great Los Angeles areas. These include fundraising concerts for the American Cancer Society, global peace concerts commemorating the end of World War II, performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Chinese New Year celebrations, a concert marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wang Luobin (王洛宾), a concert featuring the “Three Tenors of China” in the United States, and fundraising concerts for the victims of the Wenchuan Earthquake in China. Throughout these events, choir members have had the privilege of collaborating with renowned Chinese conductors and vocalists, benefiting from their expert guidance. Distinguished figures such as Li Xincao (李心草), Jiang Jinyi (姜金一), Li Xilin (李西林), Cao Peng (曹鹏), Liao Changyong (廖昌永), Dai Yuqiang (戴玉强), Wei Song (魏松), and other notable music artists have provided invaluable instruction to the ensemble.
The YangSheng Choir actively participates in community events, including the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival concerts organized by PPMA, as well as the Thousand Oaks Spring Festival Gala presented by the Conejo Chinese Cultural Association (CCCA). These activities enrich the community’s cultural life, enhance the musical and artistic development of its members, and foster friendships through music. The choir is recognized as one of the most influential and dynamic choral groups in the region.
Choir Directors/Deputy Directors
2002.11 – 2003: Ping Guo
2003 – 2004: Mingfu Mao
2004 – 2005: Zhibang Jim Duan/Shuana Qin
2005 – 2007: Cindy Wu/Peter Shu
2007 – 2008: Jerry Yang/Qiao Yan
2008 – 2010: Dawn Zhu/Lia Zhang
2010 – 2012: Dong Liu/Danlin Chen
2012 – 2014: Zhibang Jim Duan/Gang Liang
2014 – 2016: Dawn Zhu/Zhixia Qiu
2016 – 2021: Guilin Huang/ Sharon Wang
2021 – 2022: Hong Ma/Jimin Wang
2022 – 2024：Hong Ma/Nini Luo(Art Director 2022 – 2023)
2025 – present：Mei Varnum/ Dong Liu
Conductors
2003 – 2006: Jay Yang
2007 – 2008: Jiaju Chen
2010 – 2021: Dawei Wang
2021 – 2022: Zhonghe Li
2022 – Present: Jay Yang
Piano Accompanist
2021 – Present: Christina Yen
历任团长/副团长
2002.11 – 2003： 郭平
2003 – 2004： 毛明福
2004 – 2005： 段治邦/秦昕
2005 – 2007： 赵晓燕/徐锡陸
2007 – 2008： 杨晓明/颜桥
2008 – 2010： 朱晓东/杨丽颖
2010 – 2012： 刘东/陈丹琳
2012 – 2014： 段治邦/梁刚
2014 – 2016： 朱晓东/邱智霞
2016 – 2021： 黄桂林/王小岩
2021 – 2022： 马红/王济民
2022 – 2024： 马红/罗尼尼(艺术总监 2022 – 2023)
2025 – 至今： 杜梅/刘东
常任钢琴伴奏
2021 – 至今: 林毓宣