The foundation's journey is not just an accumulation of event numbers, but a path that starts from children's learning needs, gradually connecting schools, orchestras, cities and international partners to build music education initiatives that can be sustained for the long term.
Starting from the front lines of music education, Lexuan Cultural Education Foundation sees the differing needs of children, families, schools, and teachers—in learning resources, orchestra environments, performance stages, and global perspective.
The Foundation has gradually brought together musical expertise, educational resources, and social support, connecting instruments, teachers, curricula, orchestras, and stages into one interlinked learning system.
The core mission has never changed: to give more children access to music, opportunities to keep learning, chances to play together, and a broader cultural understanding through exchange.
Organized chronologically, tracing the Foundation's journey from local music education and overseas exchange planning to key collaborations with cities in Japan and Europe; each agreement, memorandum, and letter of intent has gradually laid the foundation for future international music education projects.
Centered on advancing music education and supporting learning in schools and communities, the Foundation began integrating instruments, teaching resources, volunteers, and charitable support to establish its long-term direction of service.
Starting in 2016, the Foundation began planning to bring the orchestra abroad for exchange, gradually incorporating international travel, joint performances, school visits, and cultural learning into its long-term development vision. This stage marked a shift from local cultivation to considering how the youth orchestra could broaden its horizons and collaborative abilities through cross-border experience.
In 2019, preliminary agreements were signed with the Tokyo and Osaka city governments, establishing a direction for overseas exchange projects and laying the groundwork for exchange with Japanese cities, schools, and cultural organizations. Through this formalized framework, orchestra tours gradually evolved from one-off events into plannable, sustainable city exchange projects.
In 2023, memoranda of understanding on music exchange were signed with Vienna and Prague, extending cooperation from Asia into Europe and beginning joint preparations for a European music festival. This stage moved international cooperation beyond touring performances toward joint planning, city connections, and long-term exchange.
In 2024, MOUs were signed with the Vienna City Government and the United Nations Cultural Advancement Council to jointly promote youth exchange. Cooperation expanded from performances and visits to youth music education, cultural understanding, and cross-border interaction, making music an important medium for cities to promote youth cultural exchange.
In the same year, the Foundation reached an agreement with the city of Wakayama, Japan, to plan a music festival and international music exchange project. From event format and city cooperation to school exchange and international participation structures, this gradually established a clear foundation for future international music exchange with Wakayama.
Building on prior cooperation and preparation, the music festival, school exchanges, and city cultural experiences serve as platforms to promote deep interaction between Taiwanese and Japanese youth and orchestras, bringing music education into the realm of cross-city, cross-school, and cross-cultural international cooperation.
Continuing to advance the Wakayama music exchange, cross-national school cooperation, youth orchestra projects with Chinese cities, and European exchange, gradually forming a cross-city, cross-national, and cross-cultural educational cooperation network linking Taiwan, Japan, China, and Europe.
Building on existing city partnerships and international relationships, the Foundation continues to deepen long-term school cooperation, teacher training, youth orchestra development, World Heritage music programs, and charitable support mechanisms, so that every exchange becomes an educational asset for the next stage.
Growth has never been about scaling up activities alone, but about steadily building organizational capacity in educational design, professional collaboration, international connection, and long-term commitment.
Designing actionable support programs based on the real needs of children, teachers, families, and schools.
EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTConnecting teachers, curriculum, rehearsals, performances, and exchanges into a complete ensemble growth pathway.
ORCHESTRA DEVELOPMENTCoordinating schools, cities, venues, experts, and cultural institutions to bring cross-border projects to life.
GLOBAL COLLABORATIONExtending a single event into annual programs, collaborative cycles, and a lasting educational brand.
LONG-TERM PROGRAMSThe Lexuan Foundation will continue to place music education at its core, moving from one-time participation to long-term cultivation, and from event exchange to institutional collaboration—so that learners of every age, city, and cultural background can find their place in music.
We welcome schools, businesses, artists, cultural institutions, and international partners to collaborate with us, helping more children build confidence through continuous learning, ensemble playing, and exchange—and step into a bigger world.
