Our Mission

Founded in 2023, Ocean Music is a nonprofit organization devoted to nurturing an inclusive community where the transformative power of music is shared and celebrated. Our mission is to champion the intrinsic value of music appreciation and education while harnessing music as a medium to address historical and contemporary social issues.

At Ocean Music, our vision is to inspire the community to embrace the richness of many cultures, and cultivate an enduring passion for music among people from different generations and diverse backgrounds.

Upcoming Concerts

Sun, Feb 11 | 3:00PM

Chinese in New York:
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon

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Come to celebrate the Lunar New Year, with Chinese musicians sharing their stories through melodies across centuries that are closest to their hearts, on both Chinese traditional instruments and Western classical instruments. Don't miss this special concert featuring prominent and emerging musicians including Chinese traditional instrumentalists Tong Kong (dizi and hulusi), Wei Sun (guzheng) and Yubo Zhang (pipa), alongside soprano Chun Liu, flutist Zuoliang Liu, pianists Han Chen, Yang Liu, Yiying Niu and Eric Yang.

Sun, Mar 10 | 3:00PM

Sun, Apr 14 | 3:00PM

Saxophone Fantasies

A Musical Carnival!

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Designed nearly two centuries ago by Adolphe Sax, the expressive possibilities of the saxophone are seemingly inexhaustible. Virtuosic saxophonist Jonathan Hulting-Cohen, Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, presents an eclectic program with Jiayan Sun at the piano, featuring works including Carmen Fantasy by Pablo de Sarasate and Sonata in A Major by César Franck. Also presented is an exciting New York premiere of Ingrid Arauco's Fantasy–Prelude and Variations.

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Join us to experience the artistry of five dynamic pianists—Hechengzi Li, Yang Liu, Chun Wang, Yinfei Wang, and Ryan Zhu—as they come together for a musical carnival! Embarking on a journey of dance and love through the works by Albeniz, Granados, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Schubert, and Johann Strauss, they will mesmerize us with their intoxicating virtuosity and lyricism. At the heart of the concert lies Robert Schumann's Carnaval, Op. 9, a pinnacle of Romantic expression. Renowned Schumann scholar and Juilliard professor Michael Musgrave will enrich the experience with his illuminating insights, providing captivating introductions and narrations interspersed with pianists performing this masterwork. Come bid farewell to the 2023-24 season with us!

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Your contribution is the key to Ocean Music’s mission and actions to

• Share the Gift of Music: Your contribution enables us to host captivating concerts, engage in educational initiatives, and support young and emerging talents.

• Amplify the Arts: You are a vital part of our musical journey, helping us reach new horizons and create enriching experiences for all.

• Make Waves of Change: Your support has a ripple effect, touching lives and inspiring a passion for music that resonates throughout our community.

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