The Shanghai Conservatory of Music （上海音乐学院）was founded on November 27, 1927.
The SHCM offers two post-doctoral programs and three first-class PhD and Master’s programs covering art theory, musicology as well as dance, drama and film disciplines in 26 subjects. The school also provides BA programs covering seven disciplines and 22 subjects from public administration to vocal and instrumental performance, musicology, composition, audio recording, digitial art, and art techno
04/06/2026
🎹✨ The Shanghai leg of the 17th Concours International de Piano d’Orléans has concluded at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. This prestigious competition focuses on contemporary piano works, drawing talented musicians from around the world. Proud to support next-gen key figures in the music world! 🌟🎶
04/06/2026
Led by President Liao Changyong, our Soloists Chamber Orchestra brought Melodies & Verses to Beijing and Jinan. Encore after encore — the shows won thunderous applause.
22/05/2026
Wu Liere, a second-year master's student from Vocal Opera Department, showcased her talent at a concert in Daegu, South Korea. She impressed audiences with her art song performance.
22/05/2026
Congratulations to Wang Zhiquan, a talented piano student from our affiliated music middle school, for securing Silver Medal at the 77th Prague Spring International Music Competition!
21/05/2026
The Shanghai Conservatory of Music hosted the 2026 Chinese Bamboo Flute Art Week, attracting over 100 experts from across China. The event featured three concerts, an academic conference, and four lectures, all dedicated to exploring the art of the traditional Chinese bamboo flute.
21/05/2026
At the 2026 Pacific Alliance of Music Schools ( ) Annual Conference in Hong Kong, SHCM delegation, led by Vice President Feng Lei, actively participated in key discussions, student forums, and delivered a special performance with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra.
15/05/2026
SHCM faculty are now regulars on the juries of top international competitions! Professor Wang Jian has served three times as a jury member at the Queen Elisabeth Competition. Our experts are setting global music standards. 🌍✨
14/05/2026
The Shanghai Conservatory of Music welcomed guests from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada and Korea National University of Arts. We explored new avenues for collaboration, focusing on innovation in music education and interdisciplinary growth. 🎵🤝
13/05/2026
Delegations from the University of Zagreb and the National University of Music Bucharest visited the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the same day.
The university leaders discussed strengthening partnerships and enhancing cultural exchange through specific projects, working together to inspire the next generation of global music talent.
13/05/2026
A concert celebrating the timeless beauty of Chinese art songs has kicked off the 12th Gulangyu Poetry Festival. President Liao Changyong joined the SHCM Youth Choir in a beautiful fusion of Chinese poetry and music.