Wenyi Shih

Wenyi Shih is a Lecturer in Violin at the Pre-College division of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM). As a professional violinist, she serves as the Acting Associate Concertmaster and Acting Assistant Principal Second Violin of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra and is an acting member of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra. Her career spans decades of orchestral, chamber, and educational work in music.

Education:

• Bachelor of Music (BM), Boston Conservatory of Music

Research and Performance Interests:
Wenyi Shih specializes in violin performance, chamber music, and orchestral studies. Her work emphasizes classical music interpretation and pedagogy, with a focus on nurturing young musicians through private instruction and youth orchestra coaching.

Scientific and Artistic Awards:

• Fellow, Tanglewood Music Center

Advising and Professional Contributions:
Shih has coached youth orchestras, including the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, and her students have gained recognition in prestigious competitions and programs. She actively participates in music festivals such as Musicorda, Mendocino, and Napa Valley Music Festivals, and performs with ensembles like the Guarneri String Quartet and Boston Symphony.