Yu-Shin Wu

Yu-Hsin Wu is a talented cellist and music educator currently pursuing a

Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Michigan State University, following a Master

of Music and Bachelor of Fine Arts from National Taiwan Normal University.

With over a decade of teaching experience, Yu-Hsin has served as an adjunct

lecturer at Minghsin University, where she taught Taiwanese Art and Music

Appreciation. Additionally, as the director of the string orchestra at Songshan

High School, Yu-Hsin conducted a large ensemble and mentored students

through sectional coaching. Her teaching expertise extends to private lessons

in cello, piano, and music theory, catering to students ranging from children to

adults, and organizing biannual recitals to showcase student progress.

An accomplished performer, Yu-Hsin has played with various prestigious

ensembles, including the Da Capo Taiwan Chamber Orchestra and the Sun

Taipei Philharmonic. She has also been a regular participant in the Formosa

Chamber Music Festival and has performed as a soloist in several recitals,

including a notable performance of the Dvořák Cello Concerto as part of the

Concerto Winners Concert. Yu-Hsin’s contributions to the music community

also include writing program notes and artist biographies, as well as

collaborating with international musicians to craft narratives for album

releases and concert programs. Passionate about both performance and

pedagogy, Yu-Hsin continues to contribute to Taiwan's classical music scene

actively and is building a promising academic and performance career in the

United States.