Dr. Peir-Shiuan Tang, Artistic Director
A native of Taiwan, Dr. Peir-Shiuan Tang is a versatile performer and dedicated educator. She is a prizewinner of various competitions and scholarships, including the 2020 American Protégé International Piano Competition, the 2nd WPTA Finland International Piano Competition, and the Mary Frances Bowles Couper Presidential Scholarship. In 2020, Peir-Shiuan gave a solo recital as part of the 12th World Piano Conference and the following year, she released a digital album, 24 Preludes, Op. 34 by Dmitri Shostakovich. In addition to her work as a solo pianist, Peir-Shiuan enjoys performing as a collaborative pianist, frequently appearing with chamber groups, vocalists, and instrumentalists. She recently joined The Woven Sounds, a piano duo dedicated to promoting the music written by composers of Asian descent.
As an educator, Dr. Tang works with students of all ages and levels, including learners with special needs. She has presented at MTNA National Conferences and MTNA Collegiate Piano Pedagogy Symposiums. Dr. Tang received her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from The University of Texas at Austin under the tutelage of Prof. Gregory Allen. She currently serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor at Austin Community College.
Wan-Hsuan (Joyce) Wu, Co-Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Wan-Hsuan (Joyce) Wu is an active solo and collaborative concert pianist. She has appeared on
concert stages in Asia, Europe, and North America. She is the co-founder and executive director of The
Woven Sounds, a non-profit piano duo dedicated to promoting appreciation and recognition of musical
works written by composers of Asian descent.
concert stages in Asia, Europe, and North America. She is the co-founder and executive director of The
Woven Sounds, a non-profit piano duo dedicated to promoting appreciation and recognition of musical
works written by composers of Asian descent.
Native of Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. Wu started her formal musical training as a pianist at age 5. She received
both Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Piano Performance from The University of
Texas at Austin under the guidance of internationally renowned pianist, Nancy Burton Garrett.
Dr. Wu enjoys working in diverse environments with students of all levels and backgrounds.
Dr. Wu currently serves as an adjunct assistant professor at the Austin Community College as well as a senior
piano instructor at Orpheus Academy of Music. While not teaching and performing, Joyce enjoys
reading, making crafts, hiking, museums hopping, listening to podcasts and talking about music with
friends on the social audio platform ClubHouse.
piano instructor at Orpheus Academy of Music. While not teaching and performing, Joyce enjoys
reading, making crafts, hiking, museums hopping, listening to podcasts and talking about music with
friends on the social audio platform ClubHouse.
In memory
Tzufeng Liu, Co-founder and dear dear friend whose love and passion for music will forever be with and propel us moving forward.
