Yu-Shiang Wang

Saxophone

Education:

• Graduated in 2020 from the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris (CRR de Paris) with a Diplôme d'Études Musicales (D.E.M.) in Music Performance.

• Studied under Christian Wirth, Principal Saxophonist of the French Republican Guard Band (La Garde Républicaine), and under musicians Yann Lemarie and Chiharu Lemarie from the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as Dr. Po-Yuan Ku and Dr. Chih-Huan Wu.

Current Focus:

• Actively promoting saxophone education in Taiwan and advancing the appreciation of contemporary music and performing arts.

Achievements:

• Semifinalist in the 2017 Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition.

• First Prize Winner in the 2019 Concours de Saxophone Parisien in the Soloist category (Premier prix à première nommée).

• Held solo recitals between 2020 and 2024 at major venues including the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts(Wei Wu Ying), the Taichung National Theater(Black box), and the National Recital Hall in Taipei.

Orchestral Experience:

• Former member of the Tao Yuan Registered Performance Group, Yibendo Saxophone Quartet.

• Currently serving as the Principal Saxophonist of the Kaohsiung City Winds Orchestra.