With the direct support of Qingdao Municipal Government, Qingdao Symphony Orchestra was re-established in April 2005. The band implements three controls, with Mr. Zhang, a famous conductor in China, as artistic adviser, Mr. Xu as chief conductor and Dr. Liu, a violinist, as chief conductor. In 2007, the famous conductor Zhu Hui took over as artistic director. The performers are composed of outstanding graduates from major conservatories at home and abroad, as well as other symphony orchestra musicians with playing experience. The orchestra has 1.8 million square meters of office, rehearsal and performance place, Qingdao People's Hall.