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Dr. Alexander Zhu is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Occidental College and chairs the Music Production, Theory, and Composition Department at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. He previously taught at the University of Southern California, Pierce College, and the New England Conservatory.
- Bachelor of Music (summa cum laude), New England Conservatory
- Master of Music, University of Southern California
- Doctor of Musical Arts, University of Southern California Thornton School of Music
His research and creative work focuses on minimalism, film/television music composition, and piano pedagogy. He has pioneered analytical techniques for performing minimalist music and presented lecture-recitals on its performance practices.
- Aspen Music Festival fellowship
Dr. Zhu maintains a competitive composition and piano studio, with private students admitted to institutions like Columbia, Princeton, and MIT. He has served as principal keyboardist in orchestras such as the American Youth Symphony and Aspen Chamber Symphony, collaborating with renowned musicians and soloists. His works have been featured on Disney+, Netflix, and film festivals, and he has performed in over 100 concerts across diverse venues including concert halls, museums, and nightclubs.
