2024 TCAF: Summer Afternoon: A Brass Encounter

Performed by the Music Department of Chinese Culture University, the "Summer Afternoon Brass Encounter" concert features a carefully selected repertoire of well-known tunes, leading the audience on a delightful musical journey. The performance team not only presents music from Japanese animations and Disney classics but also includes timeless pieces such as "Tsugaru Kaikyo Fuyugeshiki," "I Only Care About You," and "Fragrance of the Night," allowing the audience to relive cherished memories and enjoy a diverse auditory experience.

【Program】
- Detective Conan
- Sailor Moon
- Princess Mononoke
- Y.M.C.A.
- Tsugaru Kaikyo Fuyugeshiki
- I Only Care About You 
- Tuberose
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Frozen
- My Neighbor Totoro
- The Little Mermaid
- English Folk Songs

【Performing Team】
Chinese Culture University- Department of Music
Located in the picturesque Yangmingshan, the department offers a stunning view of Taipei City, the Tamsui River, and the Guandu Plain. The campus architecture, with its blend of classic and modern styles, provides an ideal setting for musical studies. Established in 1963, the Music Department has a history of over 60 years as the first private music department in Taiwan, nurturing countless musical talents. Currently, the department is headed by the renowned composer Professor Lu Wen-Tzu.

The department adheres to the principle that "there are no shortcuts to a mature performance; the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty in art never stops." This philosophy fosters a free academic atmosphere and broadens students' academic horizons. To enhance performance skills through professional teaching, the department has six teaching and research divisions and six performance teams. These divisions include Piano, Strings, Wind Instruments, Vocal, Theory and Composition, and Applied Music, while the performance teams consist of the Huagang Symphony Orchestra, Huagang Wind Orchestra, Huagang Baroque Orchestra, Choir, Opera Class, and Huagang Creative Ensemble. The department hosts numerous performances and academic events each year, receiving widespread acclaim.