Ya-Chi Tang, pianist, is a native of Taiwan. Ya-Chi is pursuing a master’s degree in Piano Performance at George Mason University under the tutelage of Dr. Linda Apple Monson, International Steinway Artist. Ya-Chi Tang graduated with distinction from the University of Taipei, Taiwan, with a dual bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance and Graphic Design.
Starting her piano journey at age six, Ya-Chi excelled in Taiwan’s Special Music Program and later embraced the viola, undergoing professional training throughout her junior high school years. Ya-Chi has been awarded first prize in the Taiwan National Student Music Competition in Piano Performance and she also achieved first prize recognition in the Baroque Music Competition through her exceptional piano performances.
Her first year of graduate study at George Mason University has been immersed in numerous solo piano and collaborative piano performance opportunities. She held a non-degree recital, collaborated with the Mason Symphony Orchestra as a soloist, performed in piano masterclasses, also collaborated with the Mason Wind Symphony, and collaborated with Mason vocalists. With joyful anticipation, she looks forward to sharing her passion for music and zest for life through her performance.
You can find Ya Chi’s 2024 Autumn Music Competition piano performance here.