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Dr. Joyce Chen serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Music at Delaware State University, where she teaches music courses, provides applied lessons, and coaches instrumental and vocal students. A Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University (Department of Music and Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Humanities), her research focuses on the intersection of science, music, and aesthetics in 17th-century Europe, particularly instrument making and theoretical mathematics. She completed a 6-month apprenticeship at Zuckermann Harpsichords International and is building her first harpsichord from a Troubadour Virginal Kit.
- Education:
- Ph.D. Candidate, Princeton University (Music/Humanities)
- D.M.A., Harpsichord Performance, Stony Brook University
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley
As a performer, Dr. Chen specializes in harpsichord, organ, and piano, with a YouTube channel showcasing weekly performances, tutorials, and instrument construction videos. Her work bridges technical craftsmanship and artistic expression, emphasizing the material and sensory dimensions of historical musical instruments.
Recent recognitions include the 2018 Delaware Artist Fellowship and a performance at the Bloomington Early Music Festival. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates engineering principles with musicology, reflecting her dual background in mechanical engineering and music performance.
