Vivian Chang, age 16, is a sophomore at Mason High School. She has been studying violin with Hong Cheng since age 4. Vivian has served in leadership roles in the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestras, in her school orchestra and in OMEA’s regional and all-state orchestras. Her wins in young artist competitions and concerto competitions have earned performance opportunities as a featured soloist in public concerts with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Louisville Orchestra, the Blue Ash and Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra. She is also a two-time State winner of the OMTA Buckeye Auditions, winner of the Maestro of Tomorrow Competition by Cincinnati Public Radio, and winner of the Young Talent Search by the Dayton Public Radio Discover Classical, appearing on radio, web sites and newspapers with her music and interviews.

Vivian loves the stage. She has had a great time performing as a soloist or orchestra member at Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony Center, Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour, Cincinnati Music Hall, Chicago’s Field Museum and conservatory recital halls. She also enjoys playing on the streets as an invited soloist for beloved cultural or social events in the Tri-State area.

Vivian is extremely passionate about sharing music with the community and is a Gold Medalist of the President’s Volunteer Service Award.