Xue Nan

Educational Background

• Graduated from the College of Music, Hangzhou Normal University in 1997, majoring in Choral Conducting under the tutelage of Professor Yan Baolin (a renowned conductor).

• Earned a postgraduate degree from the College of Music, Zhejiang Normal University in 2010, specializing in Music Education (Curriculum and Instructional Theory) under Professor Yang Heping.

Professional & Social Positions

• Standing Director of Zhejiang Choral Association

• Vice President of Ningbo Choral Association

• Vice President of Ningbo Choral Alliance

Teaching Achievements & Honors

• 2004: Led the Ningbo University Chorus to win the First Prize (Rank 1) in the Choral Competition of the 4th Student Art Festival hosted by Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education; awarded the title of Excellent Instructor.

• 2006: Presided over the project Construction and Practice of Interactive System for Large, Medium and Small Classes in Vocal Music Courses, which won the Second Prize of Ningbo Art Education Achievements.

• 2007 & 2008: Guided the chorus to win Gold Awards in the Choral Competition of Ningbo University Students' Art Festival for two consecutive years.

• 2008: Received the title of Advanced Individual in Art Education of the 5th "Chenfeng Award" of Ningbo City.

• 2010: Led the team to win the First Prize in the 4th Municipal University Students' Choral Competition; awarded the Excellent Instructor Award for Outstanding Student Associations of Zhejiang Universities.

• 2011: Won the Second Prize for Teaching Innovation in Ningbo University's Excellent Courses; received the First Prize (Rank 1) in Classroom Teaching of Ningbo University.

• 2011 & 2012: Guided students to win Gold Awards in the Choral Competition of Zhejiang Provincial College Students' Art Exhibition for two consecutive editions.

• May 2013: The student performance of Ma Deng Yao (Ballad of Horse Lanterns) directed by her was featured in the national college students' art show "Flowers in May – Our Chinese Dream" on CCTV.

• August 2014: Led the chorus to win the Gold Award in the Choral Category (Higher General Institutions) of the Singapore International Chinese Arts Festival.

• 2015: Awarded the title of "Most Beautiful Mentor" of Ningbo University; appointed as Permanent Conductor of Ningbo Chorus.

• July 2016: Led Ningbo Chorus to win the Gold Award at the 13th China International Chorus Festival.

• October 2016: Led Ningbo Chorus to win the First Prize (Rank 1) in the Adult Group of the 3rd Zhejiang Chorus Festival.

• November 2016: Named one of the "Top 10 University Cultural Ambassadors" in the "Fengling" Exhibition Activity of Ningbo University Student Associations.