Zhi Yin Singers

Established in July 1997 by Bainian Tan, the renowned tenor and vocal educator from Shanghai Philharmonic, Zhi Yin Singers is a registered nonprofit organization, and is composed of vocal music lovers with a wide variety of backgrounds and professions. Mr. Bainian Tan serves as the Music Director and Conductor.

The objective of Zhi Yin SIngers is to raise our members' music appreciation and awareness by learning the fundamentals of choral singing and vocal production. In addition to singing, our activities include master classes, music appreciation events, workshops on various vocal music topics, as well as field trips to music events.

Zhi Yin Singers holds an annual concert and also performs at various community events and retirement homes. We perform everything from show tunes to pop songs, Chinese and American folk music, and classical pieces. In June 2005, along with the Silicon Valley Ai Yue Chorus, Ching Ching Chorus and Nova Vista Orchestra, Zhi Yin Singers performed “The Voice of Yellow River Concert” before an audience of 2500 with Mr. Tan as the concert Conductor and Music Director. Our singing inspired the audience in ways that could not be anticipated, and our performance was praised with “a very high level of musicianship”, "the energy was amazing and the sound beautiful", and "Bainian Tan is impressive”.

Zhi Yin Singers’ season extends from September through June with a few weeks off during holiday seasons. The group holds weekly practices on Friday evening and Saturday afternoons at Cupertino and Danville, respectively. New members are always welcome. For those interested in joining the Zhi Yin Singers, please contact the Music Director, Mr. Bainain Tan at (925) 689-1686.