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Wu, Shih-San／Director
Wu, Shih-San joined the group in 1989, graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) where she studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, and received her Ph.D. Wu learned percussion and theatre music from professor Gaston Sylvestre and received the "Medaille d'Or a l'Unanimite" , "Prix d'Excellence a l'Unanimite Felicitations" and "Prix de Virtuosite a l'Unanimite Felicitations" at the Conservatoire National de Region Ville de Rueil-Malmaison in France. Her recitals are held in not only Taiwan, but also in France. She devotes herself to researching theatre music for years. Moreover, her works innovate the percussive style in the field. Wu Shih-San Percussion Recital "NEOPERCUSME" was nominated for The 8th Taishin Arts Award in 2009. Concert " Ecoutez moi dis tu" was nominated for The 13th Taishin Arts Award in 2014.
At present, Wu is the director of Ju Percussion Group and the Professor of the TNUA.
Wu, Shih-San joined the group in 1989, graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) where she studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, and received her Ph.D. Wu learned percussion and theatre music from professor Gaston Sylvestre and received the "Medaille d'Or a l'Unanimite" , "Prix d'Excellence a l'Unanimite Felicitations" and "Prix de Virtuosite a l'Unanimite Felicitations" at the Conservatoire National de Region Ville de Rueil-Malmaison in France. Her recitals are held in not only Taiwan, but also in France. She devotes herself to researching theatre music for years. Moreover, her works innovate the percussive style in the field. Wu Shih-San Percussion Recital "NEOPERCUSME" was nominated for The 8th Taishin Arts Award in 2009. Concert " Ecoutez moi dis tu" was nominated for The 13th Taishin Arts Award in 2014.
At present, Wu is the director of Ju Percussion Group and the Professor of the TNUA.
Ho, Hong-Chi／Senior Member
Ho, Hong-Chi joined the group in 1987, graduated from National Taiwan University of the Arts (TNUA) and received his master’s degree at the TNUA in 1999. Ho was enlightened the ability of percussion by professor Ju, Tzong-Ching and later learned more skills from Richard Holly and Robert Chappell to specialize in Latin percussion instruments. In 1992, Ho went to Northern Illinois University in USA to pursue advanced study in percussion and Latin percussion instruments; two years later, he continued to study log drum pedagogy in Germany. His achievement in rhythm training and music education is well-known in Taiwan. In addition, his works, such as “Dancing Rhythm” and “Drumming Fest“, have been performed on international stages. Concert " Ecoutez moi dis tu" was nominated for The 13th Taishin Arts Award in 2014.
At present, Ho is the senior member of Ju Percussion Group and the lecturer of the TNUA, Kuang Jen Catholic High School, and the Polar-Light Percussion Group.
Ho, Hong-Chi joined the group in 1987, graduated from National Taiwan University of the Arts (TNUA) and received his master’s degree at the TNUA in 1999. Ho was enlightened the ability of percussion by professor Ju, Tzong-Ching and later learned more skills from Richard Holly and Robert Chappell to specialize in Latin percussion instruments. In 1992, Ho went to Northern Illinois University in USA to pursue advanced study in percussion and Latin percussion instruments; two years later, he continued to study log drum pedagogy in Germany. His achievement in rhythm training and music education is well-known in Taiwan. In addition, his works, such as “Dancing Rhythm” and “Drumming Fest“, have been performed on international stages. Concert " Ecoutez moi dis tu" was nominated for The 13th Taishin Arts Award in 2014.
At present, Ho is the senior member of Ju Percussion Group and the lecturer of the TNUA, Kuang Jen Catholic High School, and the Polar-Light Percussion Group.
Wu, Pei-Ching／Senior Member
Wu, Pei-Ching, internationally renowned marimbist, obtained her master's degree in Percussion Performance from Northern Illinois University in 1994. With dissertation entitled Extended Multiple Mallet Performance in Keyboard Percussion, which illustrates six-mallet techniques through two Taiwanese compositions, Wu earned her doctorate from West Virginia University in 2005. Her teachers include Ju, Tzong-Ching, Keiko Abe, Robert Chappell, Richard Holly and Tim Peterman. As a founding member, Wu has served as Principal of the Ju Percussion Group since she was 18 and gives recitals regularly. In 1999, she was invited to perform with the Amadinda Percussion Group in Budapest Spring Festival. She also performed with Martha Argerich in Taipei in 2001. In 2009, Wu was nominated for the 8th Taishin Arts Award with “The Glamorous Match”. She was invited to perform at Marimba 2010 I.F.C to critical acclaim. In 2012, Wu was nominated for the 10th Taishin Arts Award with her 2011 marimba recital“Wonderland”.
Presently, Wu is an Associate Professor of Music at the Taipei National University of the Arts, senior member of Ju Percussion Group and the host of radio show “Pei-Ching’s Percussion World”.
Wu, Pei-Ching, internationally renowned marimbist, obtained her master's degree in Percussion Performance from Northern Illinois University in 1994. With dissertation entitled Extended Multiple Mallet Performance in Keyboard Percussion, which illustrates six-mallet techniques through two Taiwanese compositions, Wu earned her doctorate from West Virginia University in 2005. Her teachers include Ju, Tzong-Ching, Keiko Abe, Robert Chappell, Richard Holly and Tim Peterman. As a founding member, Wu has served as Principal of the Ju Percussion Group since she was 18 and gives recitals regularly. In 1999, she was invited to perform with the Amadinda Percussion Group in Budapest Spring Festival. She also performed with Martha Argerich in Taipei in 2001. In 2009, Wu was nominated for the 8th Taishin Arts Award with “The Glamorous Match”. She was invited to perform at Marimba 2010 I.F.C to critical acclaim. In 2012, Wu was nominated for the 10th Taishin Arts Award with her 2011 marimba recital“Wonderland”.
Presently, Wu is an Associate Professor of Music at the Taipei National University of the Arts, senior member of Ju Percussion Group and the host of radio show “Pei-Ching’s Percussion World”.
Hwang , Kuen-Yean／Senior Member
Hwang, Kuen-Yean joined the group in 1992, graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) and received his master’s degree in percussion and jazz performance at the University of Southern California (USA) in1998, and received his Ph.D in percussion from TNUA in 2011. Hwang studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Kuo, Kwang-Yuan, and Erik Forrester. Besides being a great performer, Hwang has outstanding ability as an arranger and composer. In June, 1995, he was commissioned by the Japan Percussion Society to compose “Formosa” which premiered at the Japan Percussion Festival in 1995. “Pacific Image”, composed in 1998, was premiered by Seoul Percussion Group at the 1999 Taipei International Percussion Convention (TIPC). In 1999, Hwang hold recitals in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung.
At present, Hwang is the senior member of Ju Percussion Group, the President of Taiwan Chapter of Percussive Arts Society (PAS), and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music at the Taipei National University of the Arts.
Hwang, Kuen-Yean joined the group in 1992, graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) and received his master’s degree in percussion and jazz performance at the University of Southern California (USA) in1998, and received his Ph.D in percussion from TNUA in 2011. Hwang studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Kuo, Kwang-Yuan, and Erik Forrester. Besides being a great performer, Hwang has outstanding ability as an arranger and composer. In June, 1995, he was commissioned by the Japan Percussion Society to compose “Formosa” which premiered at the Japan Percussion Festival in 1995. “Pacific Image”, composed in 1998, was premiered by Seoul Percussion Group at the 1999 Taipei International Percussion Convention (TIPC). In 1999, Hwang hold recitals in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung.
At present, Hwang is the senior member of Ju Percussion Group, the President of Taiwan Chapter of Percussive Arts Society (PAS), and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music at the Taipei National University of the Arts.
Lee, Pei-Hsun／Member
Lee, Pei-Hsun graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts and received her master’s degree in 2004. Lee studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Wu, Pei-Ching and Hwang, Kuen-Yean. She won the solo competition of the Kuan-Du Arts Ferstival in 1999, and performed in the concert; in the same year, she performed percussion in Cloud Gate 2’s production Legacy. In 2003, Lee collaborated with Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s 30th anniversary performance.
At present, Lee is a member of Ju Percussion Group and a teacher of National Taichung University of Education, Taipei Municipal Fuxing Senior High School and Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Lee, Pei-Hsun graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts and received her master’s degree in 2004. Lee studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Wu, Pei-Ching and Hwang, Kuen-Yean. She won the solo competition of the Kuan-Du Arts Ferstival in 1999, and performed in the concert; in the same year, she performed percussion in Cloud Gate 2’s production Legacy. In 2003, Lee collaborated with Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s 30th anniversary performance.
At present, Lee is a member of Ju Percussion Group and a teacher of National Taichung University of Education, Taipei Municipal Fuxing Senior High School and Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Lin, Chin-Hua／Member
Lin, Chin-Hua graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts and received her master’s degree in 2005. Lin studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Hwang, Chin-Hsiang and Wu, Shih-San. In 2015, she was invited to collaborate with the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra.
At present, Lin is a member of Ju Percussion Group and a teacher of New Taipei Senior High School and Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Lin, Chin-Hua graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts and received her master’s degree in 2005. Lin studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Hwang, Chin-Hsiang and Wu, Shih-San. In 2015, she was invited to collaborate with the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra.
At present, Lin is a member of Ju Percussion Group and a teacher of New Taipei Senior High School and Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Lu, Huan-Wei／Member
Lu, Huan Wei received his Ph.D. at TNUA in 2013. Lu learned percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Kuo, Kuang-Yuen, Xu, Bo-Nian and Wu, Shih-San. Lu joined Ju Percussion Group since 1998. In 2002, Lu performed with the Taipei Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Band in America. In 2013, Lu held his first recital “Absolute” at Taipei, Kaohsiung. He also composed for the group.
At present, Lu is an Assistant Professor of Chinese Culture University, a member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Taipei National University of the Arts, New Taipei Senior High School and Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Lu, Huan Wei received his Ph.D. at TNUA in 2013. Lu learned percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Kuo, Kuang-Yuen, Xu, Bo-Nian and Wu, Shih-San. Lu joined Ju Percussion Group since 1998. In 2002, Lu performed with the Taipei Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Band in America. In 2013, Lu held his first recital “Absolute” at Taipei, Kaohsiung. He also composed for the group.
At present, Lu is an Assistant Professor of Chinese Culture University, a member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Taipei National University of the Arts, New Taipei Senior High School and Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Chen, Hong-Yueh／Member
Chen, Hong-Yueh received his master's degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts, and he is pursuing his Ph.D. at TNUA. Chen studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Chou, Yu-Hung, Tsai, Che-Ming and Wu, Pei-Ching. In 2004, he was invited to collaborate with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.
At present, Chen is a member of Ju Percussion Group, assistant artistic director of Ju Percussion Group２ and a teacher of National Taichung University of Education , Kuang Jen Catholic High School, Nankan Junior High School, Dun-Hua Elementary school and Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Chen, Hong-Yueh received his master's degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts, and he is pursuing his Ph.D. at TNUA. Chen studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Chou, Yu-Hung, Tsai, Che-Ming and Wu, Pei-Ching. In 2004, he was invited to collaborate with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.
At present, Chen is a member of Ju Percussion Group, assistant artistic director of Ju Percussion Group２ and a teacher of National Taichung University of Education , Kuang Jen Catholic High School, Nankan Junior High School, Dun-Hua Elementary school and Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Chen, Miao-Fei／Member
Chen, Miao-Fei graduated from and received her master’s degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA). She has studied with Hwang, Chin-Hsiang, Wu, Pei-Ching. Chen joined in Ju Percussion Group in 2000, and she was commissioned to teach at Shang-Hai branch of Ju Percussion Music School in China during 2009-2011.
At present, Chen is a member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Chen, Miao-Fei graduated from and received her master’s degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA). She has studied with Hwang, Chin-Hsiang, Wu, Pei-Ching. Chen joined in Ju Percussion Group in 2000, and she was commissioned to teach at Shang-Hai branch of Ju Percussion Music School in China during 2009-2011.
At present, Chen is a member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Tai, Han-Chih／Member
Tai, Han-Chih received her master's degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts, and she is pursuing her Ph.D. at TNUA.
At present, Tai is a member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Tai, Han-Chih received her master's degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts, and she is pursuing her Ph.D. at TNUA.
At present, Tai is a member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Tsai, Meng-Tzu／Member
Tsai, Meng-Tzu received her master's degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts.
At present, Tsai is a member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Tsai, Meng-Tzu received her master's degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts.
At present, Tsai is a member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Peng, Ching-Ying／Member
Peng, Ching-Ying received her master's degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts.
At present, Peng is a member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Peng, Ching-Ying received her master's degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts.
At present, Peng is a member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Liao, Wei-Chih／Intern
Liao, Wei-Chih major in music in the Taipei National University of the Arts.
At present, Liao is an intern of Ju Percussion Group.
Liao, Wei-Chih major in music in the Taipei National University of the Arts.
At present, Liao is an intern of Ju Percussion Group.
Kao, Han-Yen／Intern
Kao Han-Yen graduated with an MA from TNUA’s Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments. He has previously studied under Professors Cheng Shiang-Fu, Hsu Cheng-Hsin, Wu Pei-Ching, and Wu Shih-San.
In 2013, Kao participated in the Universal Marimba Competition & Festival in Belgium where he won gold—the first Taiwanese to do so—as well as being voted crowd favorite. The same year, Kao, as part of his Dream Departure tour, held a series of solo performances in Taipei and Pingdong.
In 2016, placed first in the Solo Marimba Category of the Italy Percussive Arts Society and second in the Italy Percussive Arts Web Contest. In 2017, Kao held another solo performance entitled QIN. Kao is an intern of Ju Percussion Group.
Kao Han-Yen graduated with an MA from TNUA’s Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments. He has previously studied under Professors Cheng Shiang-Fu, Hsu Cheng-Hsin, Wu Pei-Ching, and Wu Shih-San.
In 2013, Kao participated in the Universal Marimba Competition & Festival in Belgium where he won gold—the first Taiwanese to do so—as well as being voted crowd favorite. The same year, Kao, as part of his Dream Departure tour, held a series of solo performances in Taipei and Pingdong.
In 2016, placed first in the Solo Marimba Category of the Italy Percussive Arts Society and second in the Italy Percussive Arts Web Contest. In 2017, Kao held another solo performance entitled QIN. Kao is an intern of Ju Percussion Group.
Lee,Tsui-Yun／Intern
Lee,Tsui-Yun graduated with an MA from TNUA’s Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments. At present, Liao is an intern of Ju Percussion Group.
Lee,Tsui-Yun graduated with an MA from TNUA’s Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments. At present, Liao is an intern of Ju Percussion Group.
Hung, Chien-Hui／Composer in Residence
Hung, Chien-Hui is the composer in residence of the JU Percussion Group. She studied composition with Ma, Shiu-Long and Lu, Yen while studying percussion with Ju, Tzong-Ching and Kuo, Kwang-Yuan. Hung furthered her studies in France from 1987 to 1995. She studied composition with Yoshihisa Taira and received Diplome Superieur of Composition. Hung has studied composition with Alain Bancquart and Paul Mefano as well. In November 1997, Hung presented All Hung's Music in concert at the National Concert Hall.
Her composition "Les Douze Lunes Du Serpent" (2001), was a collaborative project with the French composer Francois Bernard Mache. The work, commissioned by Les Percussions de Strasbourg, was premiered at Les 38e Rugissants in Grenoble, France in 2001. The composition "Mulan" (2010 and 2013) was a successful integration of percussion, and Beijing Opera and tap dance which created a new performing style – Percussion theatre and took the percussion to a new high level.
Hung, Chien-Hui is the composer in residence of the JU Percussion Group. She studied composition with Ma, Shiu-Long and Lu, Yen while studying percussion with Ju, Tzong-Ching and Kuo, Kwang-Yuan. Hung furthered her studies in France from 1987 to 1995. She studied composition with Yoshihisa Taira and received Diplome Superieur of Composition. Hung has studied composition with Alain Bancquart and Paul Mefano as well. In November 1997, Hung presented All Hung's Music in concert at the National Concert Hall.
Her composition "Les Douze Lunes Du Serpent" (2001), was a collaborative project with the French composer Francois Bernard Mache. The work, commissioned by Les Percussions de Strasbourg, was premiered at Les 38e Rugissants in Grenoble, France in 2001. The composition "Mulan" (2010 and 2013) was a successful integration of percussion, and Beijing Opera and tap dance which created a new performing style – Percussion theatre and took the percussion to a new high level.