Crystal Jiang
Baltimore,MD
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Accompanist
Peabody Institute Of The Johns Hopkins University
09.2022 - Current
Provided accompaniment for a wide range of vocal and instrumental performances.
Teacher of ACG International Art Education
ACG International Art Education
06.2024 - Current
Preparing Chinese perspective music students for successful study abroad experiences in the United States. Guiding them through the application process, honing their performance skills, and assisting them in building strong audition portfolios.
Judge
Xi’An International Music Festival
06.2024 - 06.2024
Judge
the Helan Mountain Youth Piano Competition
06.2024 - 06.2024
Startup Founder & CEO
KaraOrchee
02.2024 - Current
Launching an innovative digital platform for classical musicians. Successfully secured First-Prize at the 2024 Hopstart Venture Competition at Johns Hopkins; the Best Audience Award from the Pava Center, JHU; Dean’s Incentive Award from the Peabody Institute; and mentorship from Maryland Tech Council’s CEO, Kelly M. Schulz.
Supervisor
The International Lieven Piano Foundation
06.2021 - 07.2022
Oversaw daily operations and coordinated international events, enhancing the foundation’s global outreach and engagement. Implemented digital strategies that increased online participation by 40%.
Masterclass Teacher
Southern Oregon University
10.2022 - 11.2022
Conducted masterclasses at the Southern Oregon University, as part of the “Tutunov Piano Series” emphasized interpretative strategies performance anxiety management, highly praised for pedagogical effectiveness.
Masterclass Teacher
Distinguished Artist Series
09.2022 - 10.2022
Engaged with advanced older adult students on topics such as artistic expression and technical proficiency, fostering a collaborative learning environment
Masterclass and Private Instructor
Music at Chateau D’Aix
07.2022 - 08.2022
Invited by pianist Paul Robert to lead a masterclass focused on collaborative piano studies, how piano playing can be mixed with other art forms, such as drama and poetry, working intensively with students on pieces by Debussy, Chopin, and Beethoven.
Guest Alumni Piano Workshop Teacher
UMKC Conservatory
02.2022 - 05.2022
Led 1-on-1 workshops focusing on advanced piano techniques and performance preparation, drawing on personal field insights. Taught UMKC Conservatory piano performance students from college to Doctorate level.
Graduate Assistant Accompanist
UMKC Conservatory
03.2019 - 09.2021
Played a key role in preparing and executing complex musical pieces for a variety of recitals, contributing to the artistic and academic success of the music department.
Founder
Musicians on Mission Recital Series
04.2020 - 02.2021
Established a community-focused concert series designed to bring classical music to wider audience. Managed all aspects of event planning, marketing, and execution, significantly enhancing local engagement with classical music.
Student Accompanist
Oberlin Conservatory
09.2018 - 10.2019
Rehearsal Pianist With the Oberlin Opera
Oberlin Conservatory
03.2017 - 04.2018
Collaborated closely with vocalists and directors to refine their final opera performances.
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts - Piano Performance
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2025
Master of Music - Piano Performance
University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory
Kansas City, MO05.2021
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Oberlin College & Conservatory
Oberlin, OH05.2019
Middle & High School Diploma - Piano Performance
Central Conservatory of Music
Beijing, China07.2015
Skills
- Technical Skills: Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, Logic Pro, and Final Cut Pro
- Orchestra Leadership: Initiated and conducted a student-run orchestra at Oberlin
- Social Media Engagement: Actively utilizes social media to promote music videos
- Music Production and Performance: released two albums titled 'Crystallised' and “Yuyin” (瑜音) on major streaming platforms
- Leadership and Networking: founder and CEO of a musical startup and director of music festivals
AWARDS
- Featured in the stamp album “Tribute to the 75th Anniversary – Chinese Artists” 2024
- Winner of the 68th Naftzger Young Artists Audition, Missouri, USA 2022
- Gold Medalist at the 70th Wideman International Piano Competition, Louisiana, USA 2021
- UMKC Women’s Council Graduate Assistant Fund awardee, Kansas City, MO 2021
- Liana K. Sandin Grants, Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation 2021
- Eleanor Hale Wilson Summer Scholarships, Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation 2021
- Helen Haupt Piano Scholarship, Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation 2021
- Sigma Alpha Iota Piano Scholarship, Kansas City, MO 2021
- Scholarship holder of Vienna Summer School (Lieven International Piano Foundation), Vienna, Austria 2020
- 2020 Oberlin Alumni Fellowship, Oberlin, OH 2020
- Kansas City Musical Club 2020 Scholarship, Kansas City, MO 2020
- Concerto/Aria Competition at UMKC Conservatory, Kansas City, MO 2019
- Oberlin Concerto Competition Winner, Oberlin, OH 2018
- Ohio Three Arts Club, Top Scholarship Winner, Ohio, USA 2018
- Nominated to participate in The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival, Michigan, USA 2018
- Winner of the Arthur Dan Competition, Oberlin, OH 2018
- Alternate in the Ohio MTNA Competition "Young Artist Performance", Ohio, USA 2016
- Second place in the 2nd Chamber Music Competition, Beijing, China 2015
- Outstanding Student Scholarship, Central Conservatory of Music 2015
- Winner of the 4th China Skills Competition, Tianjin, China 2014
NOTABLE SOLO PERFORMANCES
Soloist with Orchestra
- Season Closing Concert with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, Shreveport, LA 2023
- Season Opening Concert with the Marshall Symphony Orchestra, Marshall, TX 2022
- Concerto k. 365 for Two Pianos, Akko, Israel 2022
- Mostly Mozart Concert with the Symphony of West Chester, West Chester, NY 2021
- Soloist, “Forever Chopin” Concert, Zhengzhou, China 2019
- Soloist with Orchestra, The 2nd International Music Festival, Henan, China 2018
- Soloist with Orchestra, China National Center of Performing Arts, Beijing, China 2015
Solo Recital
- Myra Hess Memorial Concert, Chicago, IL 2023
- St. Mark’s Cathedral, Shreveport, Louisiana 2022
- Oregon Center of Arts – Tutunov Piano Series, Ashland, OR 2022
- Distinguished Artist Series, Santa Cruz, CA 2022
- Kibbutz “Ein Hashofet”, Israel 2022
- Piano Salon Christophori, Berlin, Germany 2022
- Salon di Virtuosi, New York City, NY 2022
- Emerald Coast Music Alliance, Multiple cities, FL 2021
- Mozart Marathon with Quintet, Kansas City, MO 2021
- Bösendorfer Salon Concert, Vienna, Austria 2021
- Lieven Piano Foundation Summer Concert Series, Vienna, Austria 2021
- Klavier-Konzerte in Musikverein, Vienna, Austria 2020
- Music for All Concert Series, Kansas City, MO 2020
- Friends of the Conservatory Concert, Kansas City, MO 2020
- Horowitz Piano Concert, Kansas City, MO 2019
- Wuhan Conservatory Guest Recital, Wuhan, China 2019
- Danenberg Honors Recital, Oberlin, OH 2018
- Kendal at Oberlin Guest Recital, Oberlin, OH 2018
- Oberlin at Oakton Concert, Oakton, VA 2017
- Zeeland Public Schools Guest Recital, Zeeland, MI 2017
- Hunan International Music Festival, Hunan, China 2017
Solo Appearance
- A Celebration of Peter Takács, Oberlin, OH 2024
- Kauffman Performing Arts Center, Kansas City, MO 2022
RADIO & TELEVISION BROADCASTS
- WFMT, Chicago Live broadcast of solo recital 2023
- CMC, Classical Music Chicago 2023
- Jefferson Public Radio, Live Interview with recorded music 2022
- Red River Radio, Live broadcast of solo performance with Orchestra 2022
- WFMT, Chicago, Live broadcast of solo recital 2021
Affiliations
- International Lieven Piano Foundation
- The Recording Academy - Grammy
- ASCAP
FESTIVALS
- International Lieven Piano Vienna Summer School, Vienna, Austria 2020, 2021&2022
- Tel-Hai International Piano Festival, Israel 2019
- The International Gilmore Keyboard Festival, Michigan, USA 2019
- Masterworks Festival, Indiana, USA 2014&2015
MASTER CLASS APPEARANCE (SELECTED)
Richard Goode, Yoheved Kaplinsky, Arie Vardi, Andreas Staier, Lilya Zilberstein, Tatiana Zelikman, Alexei Volodin, Ronald Brautigam, Lilya Zilberstein, Paul Roberts, Hung-kuan Chen, Malcolm Bilson, Dang Thai Song, Dmitri Bashkirov, Claudio Martinez Mehner, Paul Badura-Skoda, Ursula Oppens, Katherine Chi, Peter Frankle
LANGUAGES
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Russian
German
Timeline
Teacher of ACG International Art Education
ACG International Art Education
06.2024 - Current
Judge
Xi’An International Music Festival
06.2024 - 06.2024
Judge
the Helan Mountain Youth Piano Competition
06.2024 - 06.2024
Startup Founder & CEO
KaraOrchee
02.2024 - Current
Masterclass Teacher
Southern Oregon University
10.2022 - 11.2022
Piano Accompanist
Peabody Institute Of The Johns Hopkins University
09.2022 - Current
Masterclass Teacher
Distinguished Artist Series
09.2022 - 10.2022
Masterclass and Private Instructor
Music at Chateau D’Aix
07.2022 - 08.2022
Guest Alumni Piano Workshop Teacher
UMKC Conservatory
02.2022 - 05.2022
Supervisor
The International Lieven Piano Foundation
06.2021 - 07.2022
Founder
Musicians on Mission Recital Series
04.2020 - 02.2021
Graduate Assistant Accompanist
UMKC Conservatory
03.2019 - 09.2021
Student Accompanist
Oberlin Conservatory
09.2018 - 10.2019
Rehearsal Pianist With the Oberlin Opera
Oberlin Conservatory
03.2017 - 04.2018
Doctor of Musical Arts - Piano Performance
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Master of Music - Piano Performance
University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Oberlin College & Conservatory
Middle & High School Diploma - Piano Performance
Central Conservatory of Music
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