معرفی
Katherine Cheng is a New York-based violinist and adjunct professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts at Eastman School of Music while serving as Artist in Residence at Valley Manor.
Her educational journey includes:
- Commencing violin studies at age three under her father's tutelage in Hong Kong
- Earning associate and licentiate diplomas from Trinity College London, plus certificates from ABRSM and Shanghai Conservatory before immigrating to the U.S. in 2010
- Attending Juilliard Pre-College Division (2012) with Elizabeth Chang
- Completing Bachelor of Music at Juilliard School with Frank Huang, receiving Jerome L. Greene, Gluck Community Service, and Morse Teaching Artist Fellowships
- Earning Master of Music at Yale School of Music with Tai Murray, winning the Malcolm L. Mitchell and Donald M. Roberts Class of 1957 Prize for teaching excellence
- Currently pursuing DMA at Eastman School of Music with Robin Scott on full scholarship
Cheng's professional focus integrates violin performance, chamber music, and music education, demonstrated through performances at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and Alice Tully Hall, plus solo appearances with major orchestras. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes community engagement and pedagogical innovation.
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- Taipei Music Academy Festival scholarship (2022)
- Tanglewood Music Festival fellowship (2019)
- Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival fellowship (2023)
- Mostly Modern Festival fellowship (2024)
- Bowdoin International Music Festival fellowship (2025)
- Yale's Malcolm L. Mitchell teaching prize
- Juilliard's community service and teaching fellowships
Cheng's academic contributions span performance pedagogy, community music initiatives through her Valley Manor residency, and RIT's music program, reflecting her commitment to bridging professional performance with educational outreach.
حوزههای پژوهشی
