Mia Yicong Zhang
New Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Skilled Musician well-versed viola and violin with 10 years of related experience. Makes appropriate musical selections, maintains practice schedules and keeps equipment ready for performances. Adept at adapting to different musical styles and pieces with ease. Motivated professional offering Doctor degree in Music of Arts. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Mason Gross School of The Arts, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
Teaching Assistant
NYU Steinhardt
New York, NY
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Music Teacher
Golden Voice Music Company
- Created individual lesson plans for each student based on their skill level and interests in music.
Education
Doctor of Music Arts - Viola Performance
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ2025
Artist of Diploma - Viola Performance
New York University
New York, NY05.2019
Master of Music - Viola Performance
New York University
New York, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Viola Performance
Central Conservatory of Music
Beijing06.2016
Skills
- Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
- Program Development
- Performance Direction
- Supply Coordination
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Program Administration
- Live Orchestral Performance
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- viola Proficiency
Affiliations
Professional orchestra and experience:
2012.9 China Youth symphony orchestra
2016.9 NYU Philharmonic as associate viola principal
2017.7 New York University summer program
2017.9 NYU Baroque ensemble as violist
2018.9 NYU contemporary music ensemble as violist
2021.9 till now Rutgers orchestra as viola principle
Accomplishments
- The winner of Mason Gross School of the Arts chamber music competition (05/2022)
- Rutgers Scholarship (09/2021-05/2024)
- NYU Steinhardt Talented Scholarship (09/16-05/2019)
- NYU Steinhardt Departmental Orchestral Scholarship (09/2018-05/2019)
Music Festival and other Programs
2014 Prague String Music Festival
2015 Norway Voksenasen String Music Festival
2017 NYU Summer Program
2018 Karen Tuttle viola workshop
2023 Karen Tuttle viola workshop
2024 Dolomiti Chamber Music Festival
2025 American String Teachers Association National Conference
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Mason Gross School of The Arts, Rutgers University
09.2021 - Current
Teaching Assistant
NYU Steinhardt
02.2018 - 05.2019
Music Teacher
Golden Voice Music Company
Doctor of Music Arts - Viola Performance
Rutgers University
Artist of Diploma - Viola Performance
New York University
Master of Music - Viola Performance
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Viola Performance
Central Conservatory of Music
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