Sheng-hsiu Lin

Clarinet

Profile

Lin Shenghsiu is a Taiwanese clarinetist with a Master’s degree from Tainan National University of the Arts. With over 6,000 professional performances at the Shanghai Disney Resort, Lin combines solid classical training with broad experience in solo, chamber, and orchestral performance. He is passionate about storytelling through music and has contributed to both educational and cross-cultural projects across Taiwan and mainland China.

Education

Tainan National University of the Arts , Taiwan

● B.A. & M.A. in Music (Clarinet Major), 2008–2018

● Teachers: Zhan Hanling, Xiao Yeqin, Lin Shuwei, Ye Minghe, Liu Kaini, Lin Zhiqian

● Masterclasses: Chen Weiling, Fan Lei, Yannick Herpin, Pierre Genisson, Andreas Lehnert

● Chamber Music Coaching: Ruan Xinyi, Hong Qianzhi, Xu Jiahua, Tan Zheyi, Lin Huijun, Gustatori Wind Quintet

Awards

● 2017: Merit Award, National Student Music Competition (College Group)

● 2016 / 2014 / 2012: 2nd Prize, Tainan City Student Music Competition (College Group)

● 2010: 2nd Prize, Tainan City Student Music Competition (High School Group)

● 2008: 1st Prize, Taichung Cultural Cup – Clarinet

● 2006: 3rd Prize, Changhua County Student Music Competition (Junior High Group)

Professional Experience

Shanghai Disney Resort, China Clarinetist / Host / Ensemble Leader (2018–2024)

● Performed over 6,000 shows with the Shanghai Disney Orchestra and Imagination Garden Singing Group

● Led cross-genre Spring Festival ensemble (Clarinet–Erhu–Pipa), arranged all music for themed performances

Wansha Opera Chamber Orchestra

Clarinetist (2017)

● Performed in 6 full productions of Gianni Schicchi and 10 of Hansel and Gretel

Changhua City Philharmonic Orchestra

Clarinetist (2005–2008)

● Participated in concert tours and community outreach programs

Solo & Chamber Performance Highlights

● Soloist, Lin Shenghsiu Clarinet Recital , TNNUA Concert Hall (2015)

● Chamber Music Performer, “Weekend Afternoon Tea Concert,” Zongye Art Center, Tainan (2017)

● Founder, Echo of the Valley Clarinet Quartet & Classical Gentlemen Woodwind Duo — over 30 public concerts in Tainan (2017–2018) Teaching & Academic Roles

Tainan National University of the Arts

Teaching & Administrative Assistant (2017–2018)

● Teaching Assistant in clarinet major courses

● Supported establishment and management of the TNNUA Wind Orchestra

● Named “Excellent Assistant of the Year”

Shanghai Changqiao High School / Huagang School (Pudong)

Instrumental Instructor (2021–2022)

● Substitute saxophone ensemble teacher

● Clarinet and saxophone instructor for junior and high school students Publications

● Musical Analysis and Interpretation of “The Elf in the Bamboo Forest” by Lin Jinyou Published at TNNUA; cited in Jian Qiaozhen’s book Tracing Melodies: Taiwan Composers and New Music Stories (ISBN 9781647842031)