Yi-Hsun Tang, a distinguished horn performer and educator, has made significant contributions to the field of music. Born in Taiwan, she began her musical journey with the horn, earning her Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance from the Chinese Culture University in Taipei. She furthered her studies with a Master of Music in Horn Performance from the Manhattan School of Music and participated in an exchange program at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Yi-Hsun Tang recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts in Horn Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Iowa, with a secondary area in Music Theory. Her dissertation, "The Sound of Formosa," features all-original works for horn and piano by Taiwanese composers.
Throughout her career, Yi-Hsun Tang has garnered extensive teaching experience. From 2019 to 2022, she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Iowa, where she taught performance instruction, horn lessons, and brass methods. She also led horn warm-up segments and assisted in studio teaching, enhancing her students' aural and rhythmic skills. Her professional performance career is equally impressive. She has held principal and substitute positions with numerous orchestras, including the Shenzhen Grand Theater Symphony Orchestra, Macao Symphony Orchestra, and Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. Her orchestral experience spans the globe, from China and Taiwan to the United States.
In addition to her teaching and performing roles, Yi-Hsun Tang has been active in music festivals and conferences. She was a contributing artist at the 2024 International Horn Society Symposium in Colorado and was selected for a solo recital at the International Women Brass Conference in Japan. Her participation in prestigious festivals such as the Chautauqua Music Institute and the Sarasota Music Festival highlights her dedication to her craft.
Her dedication to music education and performance underscores her significant impact on the musical community. She remains a vibrant performer and an influential teacher, committed to advancing the art of horn playing.