Shanghai Conservatory of Music Deputy Party Secretary Liu Yan met Professor John W. Richmond, dean of the University of North Texas College of Music, on March 3.

Liu also warmly welcomed the university’s Vice Provost and Dean of International Affairs Pia Wood and the college’s Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Warren Henry.

She introduced the overall development situation of the SHCM and spoke highly of the outstanding achievements made by the University of North Texas College of Music in music education.

She hoped that the two sides will expand exchanges and cooperation in the areas of audio engineering, music education, digital media and jazz etc.

Richmond thanked the SHCM for the warm welcome and gave details about the educational ideas, scale, facilities and short-term development plans of the college.

He hoped the visit will open a new chapter on cooperation between the two sides.