Admissions Guide for the Music Innovation Program MIP (Orchestra Academy) at THISDL
The Music Innovation Program (MIP), also known as THISDL Orchestra Academy, was established in April 2023 under the leadership of Principal Cynthia Xin at THISDL. American clarinetist and educator Keith Lipson serves as the program's Artistic Director, leading a faculty team of 27 experts from nine countries. Instrument instruction covers piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, harp, vocal arts, and music production. From 2024, the Academy also offers traditional Chinese instruments, including the erhu, guzheng, pipa, bamboo flute, and ruan. The curriculum includes instrumental lessons, chamber music, orchestra, music theory, ear training, and music history.