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Melissa Ngan is an Instructor of Music Leadership at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. She serves as the Founder and Executive Director of Fifth House Ensemble, leading creative partnerships with institutions like DePauw University and the Cleveland Institute of Music. Her work focuses on arts integration, civic practice, and educational curriculum design, exemplified by projects such as The Cleveland Orchestra’s Prometheus Project and San Francisco Opera’s Earn Your Wings initiative. Ngan teaches music entrepreneurship at DePaul University and has presented at institutions including TEDx Michigan Ave and the Colburn School. She holds degrees from Eastman School of Music and Northwestern University, with a performance background in classical guitar and interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Education:
- Eastman School of Music
- Northwestern University
Her research interests emphasize collaborative arts practices, civic engagement, and redefining artist training. While no specific articles are listed, her work with Prometheus Project and Earn Your Wings highlights themes of community-building and cross-disciplinary education. Ngan’s advisory and grant activities are not explicitly detailed, but her leadership roles imply significant contributions to institutional partnerships. She is affiliated with the Institute for Music Leadership at Eastman.
