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Marie Wang serves as Professor of Violin at Northern Illinois University's School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts. A Canadian violinist and founding member of the internationally acclaimed Avalon String Quartet, she maintains an active dual career in performance and pedagogy.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, McGill University (Mauricio Fuks)
- Master of Music, Northern Illinois University (Mathias Tacke, Shmuel Ashkenasi)
- Artist Diploma in Quartet Studies, Juilliard School (Teaching Assistant to Juilliard Quartet)
Artistic Focus: Professor Wang specializes in violin performance and chamber music, with extensive experience in both classical repertoire and contemporary works. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes personalized instruction through intensive weekly lessons and regular performance opportunities. The Avalon String Quartet's international engagements—including performances at Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, and the Library of Congress—inform her pedagogical approach to stage presence and ensemble communication.
Awards & Recognition:
- Concert Artists Guild Competition Top Prize (Avalon String Quartet)
- Munich ARD International Competition Top Prize (Avalon String Quartet)
Professional Engagement: Students benefit from her active performance career through masterclasses and collaborative opportunities. She has appeared at major festivals including Caramoor, Mostly Mozart, and Ravinia, and collaborated with artists such as Gilbert Kalish and members of the Emerson Quartet. Her recordings with the quartet appear on Cedille Records, Albany Records, and Channel Classics.
Program Resources: The School of Music provides extensive performance venues, specialized seminars (Pokorny Low Brass Seminar, Wind Conducting Symposium), and recording technology resources through the Recording Arts and Media Technologies program, creating comprehensive training for violin students.
