Music Teacher Piano

CHUAN-LI KO

San Francisco, CA ***** • *********.*******@*****.*** • 806-***-****

*Authorized to work for any US employer

EDUCATION

May 2021 Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX May 2013 Master of Music in Piano Performance Texas State University, San Marcos, TX June 2010 Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia TEACHING EXPERIENCE

PIANO / KEYBOARD SKILLS INSTRUCTOR

Jan 2007-Present Studio and Preparatory Teaching (Private Piano Instructor)

• Offers both in-studio and online Applied Piano Lessons

• Maintains an active piano studio with beginning through advanced piano students (age 7 and up), including children with special needs

• Incorporates fundamentals of music theory, composition, music history, piano literature, keyboard skills, and aural skills in lessons

• Uses different strategies to target the needs of each individual student

• Provides students with numerous performance opportunities by organizing studio classes and recitals

• Provides individualized and highly specialized Preparatory Programs designed to prepared students for: o Contests, masterclasses, and festivals in United States and Asia (all participating students from the studio received superior ratings)

o Certificate examinations offered by Associate Board Royal School of Music (UK) and Trinity College of London (UK) up to Diploma levels

o College Music Auditions in United States and Southeast Asia

Repertoire and Recording Preparation

School Selection, Admission Application Enhancement, and Essay Review

Interview Coaching

• Monitors students’ progress outside of lessons by reviewing video recordings of their practice sessions and providing feedback accordingly

• Teaches Piano Literature, covering areas of musical forms and genres, composers’ lives and backgrounds, works, and musical style

October 2021-Present French American International School – Arts Conservatory, San Francisco, CA

• Teaches Applied Piano lessons that align with the learning styles of the student (K1-12)

• Provides students with great teaching, mentoring, and a lifelong desire to pursue music lessons throughout their education and beyond

• Attends conservatory concerts whenever available to support students and liaise with parents

• Teaches faculty members (e.g. the Head of Creative and Performing Arts) piano lessons alongside extensive subject areas such as sight-reading, improvisation, technique, and music theory October 2021-Present Pixical Piano, Remote/Virtual

• Teaches Online Piano Lesson to students of all ages and levels across the United States

• Hosts Online Studio Classes each week where students take turns to perform for each other and receive constructive feedback from their peers and myself

• Performs live in weekly studio classes and engages students in discussions relevant to the musical styles of the performances

September 2021-Present Amabile School of Music, San Francisco, CA

• Offers both in-person and online Applied Piano and Violin Lessons to students of all ages

• Teaches piano group class with a size of three to six students, introducing concepts of piano practice approach, sight-reading strategies, and music appreciation TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Jan 2019-March 2019 The International School of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Taught Applied Piano lessons and prepared students for 2019 IASAS Festival (Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asian Schools) taking place at International School Singapore

• Piano student Celine Tan was selected to perform in the Festival Concert March 2018-Dec 2018 Allegro Music and Arts, Malaysia

• Taught piano students of all ages and levels, including children with special needs

• Prepared students for piano contests and certificate examinations (Grade 1-8 and Diploma levels) offered by Associate Board Royal School of Music (UK) and Trinity College of London (UK)

• Coordinated pedagogical objectives with other piano faculty members in the studios

• Collaborated with other piano faculty members on event preparation needs and scheduling

• Assessed and interviewed incoming students on different areas of musicianship (music theory, aural skills, techniques, sight-reading etc.) and offered customized programs tailored to students’ needs Fall 2013-Spring 2016 James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

• Taught three sessions of undergraduate Keyboard Skills I – IV (MUS 100, 101, 202, and 303) each semester

• Covered areas of keyboard techniques (scales & arpeggios), harmonization, transposition, chord progressions with inversions, repertoire, sight-reading piano pieces and hymns, and improvisation

• Utilized advanced technology such as keyboard visualizer for demonstration purposes

• Audited colleagues’ teaching sessions and provided class observation reports

• Implemented innovative strategies in classes:

o Invented a new reading system for scale and arpeggio fingerings in 24 keys o Designed games and exercises to improve bimanual coordination skills in keyboard playing, such as passages involving poly-rhythm and counter-melody

• Participated in the weekly Teaching Assistant meeting under the supervision of the Keyboard Skills Coordinator, Dr. Patricia Brady

o Brainstormed and exchanged teaching strategies and ideas o Discussed and followed up various issues encountered in class o Shared teaching videos and received critiques from colleagues and Dr. Brady

• Presented a paper on ‘Teaching Improvisation’, introducing the concept of fixing the wrong note as a way to integrate chromatic and non-harmony notes into a melody line

• Administered piano placement tests for incoming music majors and assigned students to different course levels accordingly

Fall 2011-Spring 2013 Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

• Taught two sessions of undergraduate Keyboard Skills I – II (MUS 101 and 202) each semester

• Audited classes taught by the Keyboard Skills Coordinator, Dr. Ezra Bartz, twice a week in the first two semesters

• Improved teaching skills by having Dr. Bartz observed my class, where he provided comments and suggestions after class

• Used Canvas for after-class communication with students, which included announcement, instructions on assignment, consultation, exam sign-ups, and assessment feedback July 2007-Dec 2010 Melodic Music Center, Malaysia

• Taught piano students of all ages and levels, including children with special needs

• Prepared students for piano contests and certificate examinations offered by ABRSM and Trinity College of London

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Continued)

PROGRAM NOTES SUPERVISOR

March 2018-Dec 2018 Allegro Music and Arts, Malaysia

• Taught Program Notes Writing, which is an essential integral part of the Associate and Licentiate Diploma piano exams offered by Associate Trinity College of London (UK)

• Offered students tools, format, and samples for writing a program note

• Proofread students’ writing outside of class via Google Docs, focusing on grammar structure, logical coherence in the writing and ideas, clarity, continuity and flow between sentences, and research content

• Provided feedback within the next 24 hours via Google Docs MUSIC THEORY / EAR-TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Spring 2007-Present Private Music Theory / Ear-Training Teaching

• Offer in-studio and online lessons in one-on-one and group settings, focusing on materials covered in Grade 1-8 exam syllabi offered by ABRSM and Trinity London of College, respectively Fall 2020-Spring 2021 Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

• Taught undergraduate Ear-Training I – II (MUTH 1103 & 1104) in both online and in-person formats, covering areas of melodic and rhythmic dictations, sight-singing, conducting, harmonies, harmonic progression, and melodic improvisation

• Participated in the weekly coordinator meeting, discussing teaching methodologies with colleagues

• Incorporated innovative ideas for melodic dictation and coordination (singing and conducting simultaneously) in class

• Utilized video communication technology such as Zoom while classes moved into online format

• Offered 30- to 60-minute one-on-one tutoring sessions during office hours

• Assisted professor with grading assignments, quizzes, and exams on Norton’s website for Music Theory I – II (MUTH 1303 & 1304), covering areas of counterpoint, SATB writing, harmonies, cadences, and non- harmony notes

• Provided feedback on music theory assignments and entered students’ grades within 24 hours using the ThinkWave platform

March 2018-Dec 2018 Allegro Music and Arts, Malaysia

• Focused primarily on materials covered in Associate Board Royal School of Music (UK) Grade 1-8 Music Theory exam syllabi:

o Four-part writing

o Instrumental composition

o Melodic harmonization

o Complete unfinished parts in trio sonatas and piano pieces o Score analyses for orchestral works, chamber music, and piano pieces

• Graded students’ assignments submitted online prior to classes/lessons and provided feedback within the next 24 hours

• Focused primarily on materials covered in ABRSM and Trinity College of London (UK) Grade 1-8 Ear- Training exam syllabi:

o Melodic repetition (singing) on the lowest part of a three-part phrase o Identify the last three chords (with inversions) of a phrase o Sight-sing the lower part of a two-part phrase while the upper part is being played simultaneously o Identify two modulations at the end of two different passages o Describe the characteristic features of a piece being played (Music Appreciation)

• Prepared students for Trinity College of London (UK) Grade 1-8 Ear Training exam

• Provided mock aural exams to give students a general idea how the assessment proceeds November 2011 San Marcos Public Library, TX

• Conducted a music fundamentals session on the topic of “melodies”, sharing strategies and methods on melodic dictation and sight-singing

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SERVICE

COLLABORATIVE PIANIST

2007-Present Private Collaborative Pianist

• Responded flexibly and swiftly to accompanying request on a short notice; sight-read songs and instrumental pieces in various circumstances and on several occasions

• Collaborated with musicians on a wide range of vocal and instrumental repertoire, covering all musical instrumentals of string, wind, percussion, and brass family (except Tuba)

• Prepared and performed with singers and instrumentalists for both live and recorded auditions, exams, masterclasses, graduation recitals, and numerous competitions such as the Malaysia National Classical Vocal Competitions, Osaka International Music Competitions, and ABRSM Professional Wind Developmental Prizes

January 2022-Present French American International School – Arts Conservatory, San Francisco, CA

• Coached and performed with 12th grade instrumental students in their senior recitals and recording sessions for college music applications

• Coached small ensemble groups such as two-piano-eight-hand for Conservatory Concerts December 2021-May 2022 Merryhill School, Milpitas, CA

• Collaborated with the middle school choir and performed in the Fall Choir Concert Spring 2020 & 2021 Lubbock High School, Lubbock, TX Frenship High School, Wolfforth, TX

Littlefield High School, Littlefield, TX

• Coached and performed with approximately 60 wind and brass students for University Interscholastic League

(UIL) Music Festival 2020 & 2021

• Provided up to 60 audio accompanying recordings for students who were not able to participate in face-to-face rehearsal due to Covid safety measures

October 2020 Snyder High School, Snyder, TX

• Provided audio-recordings for Fall Choir Concert Fall 2019-Spring 2020 Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

• Worked as Conducting Studio Accompanist, interpreting music under the baton of the DMA student conductors during lessons

• Represented an orchestra and performed the piano reduction of several symphonic works

• Engaged fully in the collaboration by translating conductors’ musical sensitivity, expression, and intention into a variety of sound, timbres, and tone colors of different instruments on the piano

• Provided instant feedback through observing, responding, and adjusting to students’ conducting gestures

• Studied the full scores and communicated with the student conductors regarding unfamiliar conducting gestures and signs

• Collaborated with the Bravura Ensemble on Copland’s Appalachian Spring under the baton of Professor Philip Mann

• Served as Studio Accompanist and collaborated with singers and instrumentalists at various settings such as competitions, masterclasses, juries, area performances, and recitals Spring 2019 Aswara University (Akademi Seni Budaya & Warison Kebangsaan), Malaysia

• Served as Vocal Coach / Accompanist and collaborated with 26 singers at various settings such as rehearsals, masterclasses, juries, performances, and recitals

Spring 2019 The International School of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Coached and prepared 34 instrumental and vocal students for 2019 IASAS Festival (Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asian Schools) taking place at International School Singapore Chuan-Li Ko, Page 4

SERVICE (Continued)

March 2018-Dec 2018 Allegro Music and Arts, Malaysia

• Coached and prepared students for instrumental exams (Grade 1-8) offered by Associate Board Royal School of Music (UK) and Trinity London of College (UK)

• Collaborated with students in rehearsals, lessons, and Afternoon Recital at Allegro Music and Arts

• Performed with outstanding students at numerous places, such as Russian Cultural Center of Science and Culture as well as Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur

Fall 2013-Spring 2017 James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

• Served as Studio Accompanist and collaborated with a large number of singers and instrumentalists at various settings such as rehearsals, auditions, competitions, masterclasses, juries, area performances, studio recitals, and degree recitals

• Responded flexibly and swiftly to accompanying request on a short notice; sight-read songs and instrumental pieces in various circumstances and on several occasions

• Collaborated with musicians on a wide range of vocal and instrumental repertoire, covering all musical instrumentals of string, wind, percussion, and brass family (except Tuba)

• Served as Rehearsal Pianist and Collaborative Piano Coach for the opera productions Mozart’s The Magic Flute in Fall 2013 and Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado in Spring 2017

• Assisted the conductor with coaching the assistant rehearsal pianist

• Collaborated with the JMU Symphonic Orchestra in the 2017 Mikado performance

• Performed in several Symphonic Band concerts in 2017 under the baton of Dr. Stephen Bolstad

• Assisted in the Vocal Auditions by collaborating with the MM and DMA applicants Spring 2011-Spring 2013 Texas State University, San Marcos, TA

• Served as Studio Accompanist and collaborated with a large number of singers and instrumentalists at various settings such as competitions, masterclasses, juries, area performances, and recitals

• Responded flexibly and swiftly to accompanying request on a short notice; sight-read songs and instrumental pieces in various circumstances and on several occasions

• Collaborated with musicians on a wide range of vocal and instrumental repertoire, covering all musical instrumentals of string, wind, percussion, and brass family (except Tuba) Spring 2006-Fall 2010 UCSI University, Malaysia

• Accompanied vocalists and instrumentalist at various settings such as juries, lessons, performances, auditions, recitals, competitions, and masterclasses

• Collaborated with the University Choir and performed in the semester-end concerts CHURCH EXPERIENCE

March 2021-September 2021 Redbud Baptist Church, Lubbock, TX

• Works as paid Solo/Collaborative Pianist for both traditional and contemporary services

• Accompanies congregational singing with the ensemble group; accompanying the choir; solo piano playing for Prelude, Postlude, Communion, Prayers, and Offertory Music; and playing for occasions such as Weddings, Funerals, and Memorials

• Skilled at reading chord charts and improvising/harmonizing contemporary gospel music Sep 2019-August 2020 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lubbock, TX

• Worked as paid Organist and Solo/Collaborative Pianist for traditional services; other responsibilities included playing for Weddings, Funerals, Memorials, and the Christmas Services March 2016-May 2017 Smyrna Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro, VA

• Worked as paid Organist, Solo/Collaborative Pianist, and Choir Director

• Directed the four-part choir and provided performance guidance on phrasing, intonation, balance, rhythm, and music interpretation during rehearsals

August 2014-July 2016 Harrisonburg Baptist Church, Harrisonburg, VA

• Worked as paid Solo/Collaborative Pianist for traditional services; other responsibilities included playing for Weddings, Funerals, Memorials, and the Christmas Services Chuan-Li Ko, Page 5

SERVICE (Continued)

MUSIC GIGS

October-November 2021 Lion’s Den Bar and Lounge, San Francisco, CA March-September 2021 Doubletree by Hilton, Lubbock, TX

• Worked as Regular Lounge Pianist, providing various types of soothing music for the bar, ranging from Movie Soundtrack to Jazz and Disney music

• Performed as both solo and ensemble player with instrumentalists such as saxophonist, singer, and bassist April 2021 Lubbock Women’s Club, Lubbock, TX

Feb 2021 & Dec 2019 Lubbock Country Club, Lubbock, TX

• Worked as Lounge Pianist for Valentine’s and Christmas Dinners Dec 2020-Jan 2021 United Market Street, Lubbock, TX

• Worked as Regular Piano Player, entertaining customers at the grocery store March 2015 James Madison University-Graduate Hall, Harrisonburg, VA

• Played for the Graduate Symposium Luncheon

October 2010 Busaba Heavenly Thai (Restaurant), Malaysia

• Worked as Lounge Pianist, entertaining customers at the restaurant PERFORMANCES

WORLD PREMIERE COMPOSITION

2021 • “Pump#5” for Percussion and Piano by Prof. Dana Kaufman from University of California, Riverside – performed at Music by Women Festival and Hot Air Music Festival 2016 • “Dreamer” for strings, vocal, and piano by Chris Cerreto 2014 • Sonata No. 16 “Transformation” by Dr. Peter Petroff 2011 • “Celestial Mechanic” for Piano and Viola by Prof. Till MacIvor Meyn from Texas Christian University – performed at NACUSA Conference (International Conference on the Sustainability of Modern Music), First Prize

SOLO / ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES

United States

2016 • Spring Concert at Americas Parish Church in Washington D.C. o Performed solo pieces and collaborated with Prof. Ben Redwine 2015 • Charity Piano Recital for American Cancer Society at Harrisonburg Baptist Church, VA

• James Madison University Opera Guild 2015

• Piano Recital at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community

• Solo Recital at Mariposa Senior Apartment Homes

Taiwan

2019 • “Around the World in 6 Hands and 88 keys” – Six-hand piano ensemble performance at National Taichung Theater

Singapore

2017 • “Rach’d” – Duo Recital on Sergei Rachmaninoff’s piano solo pieces and art songs at Esplanade Recital Studio

2016 • “Structural Expansion on selected Preludes and Études-Tableaux of Sergei Rachmaninoff” – Piano Lecture Recital at Aureus Academy

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PERFORMANCES (Continued)

Malaysia

2020 • Virtual Percussion-Piano performance at Stay-Home Music Contest Award Ceremony hosted by Tourism Malaysia

o Performed my arrangement of Visit Asia Truly Malaysia, which integrated Jazz and fugal elements in the piece and re-harmonized the melody

2019 • Ensemble performance at Tsun Jin High School 65th Anniversary Appreciation Dinner

• “Connecting the Dots 2.0” – Klaviercussion Percussion-Piano Duo at Deciso Music Studio o Transcribed and performed the complete set of Songbook by George Gershwin

• “A Night of Russian Music” – Cello-Piano Duo Recital at Russian Cultural and Science Center

• “琵心待乐” – Pipa (Chinese instrument)-Piano Duo Recital 2018 • “Interpretation of Robert Schumann” – Lecture-Recital on Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6 at Bel Canto Music Festival

• “A Feast of the Pianistic Wonders” – Debonair Malaysia 4-Piano Ensemble in collaboration with KLPAC Symphonic Orchestra at Universiti Putra Malaysia

• “Connecting the Dots” – Klaviercussion’s debut performance at DPAC (full venue sponrsorship) o Included modern compositions such as Rant I by Prof Joshua Rosenblum, Duo for Piano and Percussion by Giannis Papakrasas, and Piazonore by Alexej Gerassimez

• “An Evening with Friends” – Collaborated with Friends of String Ensemble 2017 • “Music of the Night” – Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 with Friends of String Chamber Orchestra o Composed and performed my own cadenzas in the 1st and 3rd movements of the concerto

• Debonair’s Four-Piano debut performance at Universiti Putra Malaysia

• Collaborated with Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra on Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony

• “Tribute Concert to Sir Kok Yau Low” – vocal accompanist 2016 • “Structural Expansion on selected Preludes and Études-Tableaux of Sergei Rachmaninoff” – Piano Lecture Recital at –

o UCSI University

o University of Malaya Sabah

o Joyous Music Center

2015 • “An Evening with Chuan-Li Ko” – Music Appreciation Recital hosted by Blue Glass Music & Arts 2011 • “Neo-Classical of Youth” Cello-Piano Duo Recital 2010 • String Festival at Philharmonic Petronas Hall 2009 • 1st Asia Grand Piano Concert hosted by Persatuan Chopin Malaysia (Malaysia Chopin Society) 2008 • “Night of the Key” hosted by Roland Asia Pacific

• UCSI University Chamber Concert series

CERTIFICATES

TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON, UK

• Fellowship in Piano Performance (Special Candidate Award)

• Licentiate in Piano Performance

• Associate in Piano Performance

ASSOCIATE BOARD ROYAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC, UK

• Grade 8 Music Theory

HONORS

• Received dedication of the Piano Sonata No. 16 from American Composer Dr. Peter Petroff

• Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society

• Alpha Chi National College Honor Society

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ORGANIZATIONS / GROUP AFFILIATIONS

2022-Present • Music Wallchart (www.musicwallcharts.com) Advisory Panel - Chinese language consultant 2017-Present • Klaviercussion – Percussion Piano Duo

• Debonair Malaysia – Four-Piano ensemble group

2018-2019 • UCSI Music Industry Advisory Panel

o Supplied insights into the field of studies and critiqued course activities and structure in order to ensure that the course provided industry viable content 2013-2016 • Harrisonburg Music Teachers Association AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS

2021 • Winner of Global Music Summit Student Essay Contest awarded by TTU School of Music Diversity

• Academic Scholarship (Horn Professor funding) by Dr. William Westney 2020 • Stay-home Music Contest hosted by Tourism Malaysia, First Prize

• Charleston Music Festival (Piano Open Category), 1st Runner-up 2014 • VMTA Concerto Competition (College Category), 1st Runner-up 2013 • Winner of Piano Area Concerto Competition at James Madison University 2012 • Rose Petroff Piano Competition, 1st Runner-up

• Music Scholarship by Dr. Peter Petroff

2011 • Texas State University’s Concerto Competition, Finalist 2010 • Young Pianist Competition in Singapore, Finalist

• Singapore Music Teacher Association’s 3rd Performers Festival o Solo Piano Category, Gold Award

o Chamber Music Category, 1st Runner-up (piano trio) 2009 • Special Candidate Award for Fellowship in Piano Performance awarded by Trinity College of London (UK) 2008 • 1st Roland Piano Festival Malaysia

o Classical Piano Solo, Champion

o Classical Piano Duet, Champion

2007 • Malaysian Youth Orchestra Foundation, 1st Runner-up 2004 • Hedy King Robinson Theory Prize for ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory Exam 2004 (Distinction) MAJOR TEACHERS

APPLIED PIANO PIANO FESTIVALS PIANO MASTERCLASSES

William Westney

Daniel del Pino

Lori Piitz

Jason Kwak

Su-yen Chee

Joanna Ting

Donna Lee

Elizabeth Pridonoff

Nikita Fitenko

Kevin Class

Norman Kriger

Asaf Zohar

Yin Zheng

Anton Nel

Albert Tiu

Juyeon Kang

Nicholas Ong

Hyun-Jung Rachel Chung

Gregory Sioles

Christopher Dillon

Heidi Williams

Christopher Atzinger

Jürg Henneberger

Shiro Yamamoto

Chong Lim Ng

Susan Keith Gray

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CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS / MASTERCLASSES

2021 • “Emotional Expression in Classical Music” invited by Discussion Et Rationalité 2020 • Webinar “Innovative Approach and Expansion to Formal Structure, Pianism, and Expressiveness in Selected Piano Works of Sergei Rachmaninoff” hosted by Scrambled Scales

• Music Theory seminar on ABRSM Grade 8 Exam

2019 • “Keyboard Proficiency and Aural Workshop” invited by Hammond House of Music

• Piano Masterclass and sharing session on “Music of Beethoven” at Tsun Jin High School

• Music Education Fair at Tsun Jin High School

2018 • Teacher’s Seminar on ABRSM Piano Techniques, Sight-Reading, and Ear-Training in Bel Canto Music Festival

• Workshop & Masterclass on “Keyboard Interpretation of Mozart” invited by Tsun Jin High School 2017 • “I am more than what you see” at Bel Canto Music Festival o Used the knowledge of Carl Jung’s Personality theory and Myers Briggs Type Indicator as a tool to help musicians understand music composition at a deeper level o Helped teachers find a suitable teaching approach depending on student’s temperament and functional types

• “Effective Ensemble Rehearsal” at UCSI University

• “Performance Anxiety” at Tsun Jin High School

• “ABRSM Grade 1-8 Piano Exam Seminar for Teachers” at Joyous Music Center

• Piano Masterclass with Ms. Simli Hoo’s studio at UCSI University 2013 • “Guest Recital & Piano Masterclass” with Chuan-Li Ko at Melodic Music Center ADJUDICATION EXPERIENCE

2021 • The 7th Sandakan International Vocal and Piano Competition 2019 • 7th Piano Competition at Tsun Jin High School

• “Show Your Talent” hosted by I-Melody Music and Arts – Piano, Vocal, Chinese Instrumental Categories 2018 • Bel Canto Music Festival – Piano, Vocal, Chamber Ensemble Categories

• 6th Piano Competition at Tsun Jin High School

2017 • Bel Canto Music Festival – Piano, Vocal, Chamber Ensemble Categories 2016 • 4th Piano Competition at Tsun Jin High School 2014 • Bel Canto Music Festival – Piano and Vocal Categories MUSIC FESTIVALS / CONFERENCES

2021 • Music by Women Festival

• Hot Air Music Festival

2020 • InterHarmony Music Festival

2017 • Symposium on Beethoven’s String Quartet in C# minor, Op. 131 hosted by Beethoven Research Center at Boston University

o Beethovenhaus Expert Lecture

o Scholarly Paper Presentation on Op. 131

2015 • Brevard Music Festival

2012 • Texas State International Piano Festival

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INTERVIEWS

RADIO INTERVIEWS

2018 • “How reading impacts music learning” with CityPlusFM

• “Connecting the Dots” with BFM Radio Station

• “Classical Music Education and Literature” with CityPlusFM 2011 • “Neo-Classical of Youth” with 988 Radio and MyFM Radio NEWSPAPER INTERVIEW

2022 • Exclusive Interview on “Connecting the Dots” with California Chinese Daily (May 3rd) 2019 • “Tsun Jin Music Alumni Concert & Education Fair” by Sinchew Daily Press (June 17th) 2018 • “Different Kind of Musical Ensemble” by Malay Mail (March 27th) 2017 • Merdeka Daily News (November 12th)

2014 • “Sandakan Music Festival” by Asian Times (November 21st)

• “Bel Canto Music Festival” by Borneo Post (July 22nd) 2011 • Oriental Daily Press (August 11th)

TV INTERVIEWS

2010 • “Finding Angels” – Sharing experience teaching an autistic student hosted by NTV7 MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS

2020 • “Visit Truly Asia Malaysia” for percussion and piano o 1st prize in Stay-Home Music Contest hosted by Tourism Malaysia o https://youtu.be/m82KalUgxjw

o https://m.mymusicsheet.com/ChuanLiko/19148

2019 • Malaysian Folk Song “Lenggang Kangkung” (the Curvy Water Spinach Stalk) for 1piano 4hands o Performed in “Around the World in 6 hands and 88 keys” at National Taichung Theater o https://youtu.be/-ixM53v-rAE

o https://m.mymusicsheet.com/ChuanLiko/19147

2019 • “18 Songbooks” for percussion and piano, originally by George Gershwin o Performed in “Connecting the Dots 2.0”

o https://www.instagram.com/p/CDQ_SdwgUmi/?igshid=17k5q2ktszx5p 2007 • “Ode to Joy” in Jazz & fugal style for percussion and piano o https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJN84YGgPOH/?igshid=fzvixe9h9kmh PUBLICATIONS

RESEARCH

2021 • DMA Document “Innovative Approach and Expansion to Formal Structure, Pianism, and Expressiveness in Selected Piano Works of Sergei Rachmaninoff” 2020 • DMA Lecture Recital “Selecting Music Editions for Repertoire from the 17th to early 19th Century with Practical Application to Schubert’s Sonata D.958”

MUSIC RECORDINGS

2019 • Cancer Awareness Project by Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Centre o https://fb.watch/6sIGwMBNqN/

o https://fb.watch/6sIJHtBvt6/

2017 • Product advertisement video “Paper Flower” by CraftCreate (Katsy Santos) o https://youtu.be/6oPYeDd_CSQ

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PUBLICATIONS (Continued)

PREMIERED COMPOSITIONS

2017 • Cadenzas for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C (K. 467) – 1st & 3rd movement o Performed in “Music of the Night” with Friends of String Chamber Orchestra o https://www.facebook.com/501518283/posts/10155731861393284/?d=n (3rd movement) 2007 • Piano Trio “Astral Projection”

o Written under the tutelage of a Malaysian renowned composer, Ms. Adeline Wong o Performed in the Student Recital at UCSI University o https://youtube.com/watch?v=WwcOy-Z7QMA&feature=share TECHNICAL SKILLS

SOFTWARES / COMPUTER SKILLS / LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

• Microsoft Word • Sibelius • Canvas / Blackboard • Zoom

• Mircosoft Excel • Videoleap • Photoshop Fix • ForScore

• Microsoft PowerPoint • Audacity • ThinkWave • ProKnockout

• Slack • Calendly

MUSICIANSHIP

• Music Arranging

• Composing

• Harmonizing tunes based off chord charts and generating accompaniment patterns

• Orchestrating

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