Author Archives: Allison Wang

Taiwanese American Composer- 3rd Spotlight

Music of Today’s World is to spotlight contemporary composers that are People of Color in the U.S. It is also to inspire social justice and change in the classical music world. I am excited to share my 3rd spotlight: Chen-Hui Jen

Taiwanese American Composer- 2nd Spotlight

Music of Today’s World is to spotlight contemporary composers that are People of Color in the U.S. It is also to inspire social justice and change in the classical music world. I am excited to share my 2nd spotlight: Shih-Hui Chen

Taiwanese American Composer- First Spotlight

Music of Today’s World is to spotlight contemporary composers that are People of Color in the U.S. It is also to inspire social justice and change in the classical music world. I am honored to introduce my first spotlight: Lydia Wayne Chang.

Chopin Nocturne Op. 72 No. 1

Chopin Nocturne Op. 72 No. 1 in E minor Allison Wang- Piano *This is a required etude for IL All State Audition 2020-2021 season. Includes Legato & rubato playing practice tips & suggested music markings 5:33– Music Terms Translation 5:53– Section Breakdown for Phrasings & Legato Practice 6:05– Section Breakdown for building dynamic scheme 7:42–Continue reading “Chopin Nocturne Op. 72 No. 1”

3 Practicing Tips

J.S. Bach WTC Book I No. 6 Prelude in D Minor *This is a required etude for IL All State Audition 2020-2021 season. Includes 3 practicing tips with suggested fingerings and music markings Time Stamp 2:25– Section Breakdown 2:55– Practicing Tip #1 3:49– R.H Section 1 Slow practice (Eighth Note= 90) 5:19– Practicing Tip #2Continue reading “3 Practicing Tips”

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Music for all and from all! Let’s Propel Change

Hello Everyone 😊 I was born in Taiwan and moved to the U.S about 13 years ago. It has certainly been a journey being a Taiwanese American because I constantly have an internal dialogue in my head, questioning my sense of belonging. Like Am I Taiwanese, or am I American? Does that matter? I amContinue reading “Music for all and from all! Let’s Propel Change”