Dan Zhang

Dr. Zhang's musical expertise extends across multiple domains as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra player. She has enthralled audiences across the globe with performances in Europe, the US, Asia, and South America. Her performances have graced renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Heinz Hall, Gewandhaus in Leipzig, Teatro Centro Cultura Kirchner in Buenos Aires, and NHK Hall in Tokyo.

Dr. Zhang's musical prowess has earned her the privilege of performing with esteemed orchestras and festivals, including the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, and Naples Philharmonic. She frequently participates in various music festivals such as the Master Music Course Japan, Bach Cantata Music Festival in Germany, Kneisel Hall Music Festival, and International Jungen Orchesterakademie in Germany.

Dr. Zhang, a dedicated teacher at various esteemed institutions including Washington Adventist University and The Catholic University of America, has been invited by Facultad de Música-UNAM and Panamericana University to conduct masterclasses and recitals annually starting from 2023. At the Washington Adventist University Summer Music Festival, she imparts her knowledge to students during summers. Her aim is to serve as a role model for her students, creating a supportive and nurturing atmosphere that fosters mutual learning. Dr. Zhang has also led masterclasses at several schools including George Mason University, Shenandoah University, MinZu University of China, Xi’an Conservatory, and Beijing Normal University. Furthermore, she serves as a clinician musician for Loudon County, Montgamory and Fairfax County public schools in the US. Her mission is to guide her students towards academic excellence while assisting them in achieving their personal aspirations and fulfilling their individual musical journeys.

Dr. Zhang is a respected figure in the music community, holding several leadership positions. She is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the ASME@WAU Music Festival in Takoma Park, Maryland, Co-Chair of the MSMTA/ASTA-MD DC Spring Festival, Co-Founder and Board Member of the America Society of Musical Excellence, and one of the pioneers of the American Virtuoso International Music Competition. The AVIMC's aim is to identify outstanding young artists and assist them in launching their international careers, placing emphasis on performers with a compelling artistic vision and stage presence. Dr. Zhang is also the Co-Founder of MTSY Studio (Xi'an, China) which has been hosting the SPSV International Music Festival annually since 2015. The festival invites around 40 music professors from the US and Europe to China, providing masterclasses, lessons, and performance opportunities to over 500 students. The MTSY Studio also offers abroad study consultancy services for music-related majors in China and has aided over 100 students in studying in the US and Europe upon graduating from the program.

Dr. Zhang's exceptional musical talents have earned her numerous accolades, including being a finalist and winner of various competitions such as the First China Viola Festival and Competition, 3rd Hong Kong International Strings Competition, International Max Rostal Competition in Berlin, and the International Anton Rubinstein Viola Competition in Dusseldorf, Germany. Her impressive educational background includes a D.M.A. from The Catholic University of America, an M.M. from Yale School of Music, an A.D. from Shenandoah University, and a B.M. from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing.