Hui-Shan Chen

Hui-Shan Chen

Designation

Professor and Founding Director (Second Director), Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts
Founder and President, Taiwan Interdisciplinary Performing Arts Society (TIPAS)

Education

  • PhD, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham City University (UK)
  • MA, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham City University (UK)

Distinction

  • Honorary Fellow (HonFBC), Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham City University (UK)

Academic Expertise

Academic Research

  • Research methods in interdisciplinary performing arts
  • Research Methods and Thesis Writing
  • Fieldwork theory and practice

Musicology

  • Theory and practice of musicological research
  • Introduction to systematic musicology

Aesthetics

  • Aesthetic theory
  • Aesthetics of the performing arts
  • Music aesthetics
  • Philosophical thought on music in Western and Chinese traditions
  • Music criticism
  • Performing arts criticism

History

  • Western music history
  • History of Western music aesthetics
  • Taiwanese music history
  • Contemporary music history
  • Modern history of the performing arts

Interdisciplinary / Cross-cultural Studies

  • Cross-disciplinary performance and presentation in music and the arts
  • Interdisciplinary music creation in Taiwan
  • Cross-cultural music studies
  • Topics in music theatre
  • Comparative studies of Chinese and Western music cultures

Publications

A. Journal Articles

  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (June 2002). “Webern’s Reception in the Post-War Era.” Xiwan Yilun, Inaugural Issue, pp. 16–51.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (July 2003). “Enlightenment Thought and Musical Style in the Classical Period.” Xiwan Yilun, No. 2, pp. 94–108.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan (Hui-Shan Chen / 陳慧珊). (December 2004). “Detecting Seriousness under Romanticism: Hanslick on Brahms’ Symphonies.” Journal of the College of Fine Arts, No. 75, pp. 281–296.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (December 2006). “A Thousand Peaks in Rival Beauty, Ten Thousand Ravines in Contesting Streams: The World Premiere of Hwang-Long Pan’s P’u T’ien Yüeh (Orchestral Concerto).” Art Appreciation, Vol. 2, No. 12, pp. 49–52.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (April 2007). “A Brief Account of the UK Music Education System and Performance Ecology—A Talk Record of Prof. Stent at the Graduate Institute of Performing Arts Studies.” Art Appreciation, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 88–91.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (August 2007). “1+1 ≥ 2? On the Concepts and Practice of Interdisciplinary (Cross-Field) Artistic Creation.” Art Appreciation, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 47–58.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (October 2007). “A Splendid Contest of Beauty: Reflections on the 2007 Joint Concert of Chinese Orchestral Compositions.” Art Appreciation, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 103–106.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (October 2007). “Musical Interpretation in Cross-Cultural Aesthetics: A Case Study of Artistic Perspectives among Taiwanese Contemporary Composers.” Journal of the College of Fine Arts, No. 81, pp. 211–226.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (November 2007). “A Choice Without Regrets, an Eternal Commitment: On Ma Shui-Long’s Artistic View of ‘Poetry Expresses Aspiration; Music Harmonizes the Way’.” Yue Lan, No. 101, pp. 13–20.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (June 2008). “You in My Mud, I in Your Mud: The Encounter and Fermentation of ‘Modernism’ and ‘Postmodernism’ in Contemporary Music.” Guandu Music Journal, No. 8, pp. 17–32.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (July–September 2009). “Changing Tendency of Western Music Tradition in Taiwan.” In Maureen Buja (Ed.), Fontes Artis Musicae (IAML). USA: A-R Edition, 56(3), pp. 287–298. (Indexed in A&HCI.)
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (December 2011). “A Preliminary Study of Cross-Genre Performances by Taiwan’s Public Orchestras: The Taipei Chinese Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra as Case Studies.” Guandu Music Journal, No. 15, pp. 135–166.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (November 2014). “Rethinking ‘Crossover Music’: Interdisciplinarity in Contemporary Music from the Perspective of Musical Ontological Pluralism.” Music Research, No. 21, pp. 23–52.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (April 2016). “Challenges and Directions of Postmodern Listening: Listening Habitus, Ecological Approaches, and Musical Interpretation.” Journal of the College of Fine Arts, Vol. 12, No. 1 (Overall No. 98), pp. 315–336.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (June 2017). “Washing Away All Ornamentation and Returning to Simplicity: Stravinsky’s Neoclassical Aesthetics through Les Noces.” University Arts & Culture Newsletter, No. 32, pp. 19–20.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (December 2019). “Flipped Learning in the Performing Arts: An Interdisciplinary Perspective.” Journal of the College of Fine Arts, No. 105, pp. 1–25.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (December 2021). “From Disciplinary Specialization to Interdisciplinary Integration: A Preliminary Study of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts Courses under Taiwan’s Education System.” Yishu Lunheng, No. 13, pp. 125–156.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (December 2022). “A Study on the Cultural Ecology and Trends of Taiwan’s Crossover Music: Taiwanese Crossover Music Performances (2019–2021) as a Case Study.” Taiwan Music Research, Special Issue No. 32, pp. 69–104.

B. Books and Book Chapters

  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (January 2002). The Tao to the New Music: Studies in Anton Webern’s Early Atonal Music. Birmingham: University of Central England in Birmingham (now Birmingham City University). 279 pages. ISNI: 0000 0001 3532 8692.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2003). “Confucianism and Music.” In Xinzhong Yao (Ed.), RoutledgeCurzon Encyclopedia of Confucianism, Vol. 1, pp. 136–138. London: RoutledgeCurzon. ISBN: 0-415-30652-3.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2003). “Yue Ji: The Record of Music.” In Xinzhong Yao (Ed.), RoutledgeCurzon Encyclopedia of Confucianism, Vol. 2, p. 790. London: RoutledgeCurzon. ISBN: 0-415-30653-1.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2003). “Yue Jing: The Book of Music.” In Xinzhong Yao (Ed.), RoutledgeCurzon Encyclopedia of Confucianism, Vol. 2, p. 791. London: RoutledgeCurzon. ISBN: 0-415-30653-1.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2003). “Yue Lun: The Discourse of Music.” In Xinzhong Yao (Ed.), RoutledgeCurzon Encyclopedia of Confucianism, Vol. 2, p. 791. London: RoutledgeCurzon. ISBN: 0-415-30653-1.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan et al. (2005). The Berlin Philharmonic: A Century of Legend. Taipei: Music Era Publishing. ISBN: 978-986-8137-44-8.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2005). “The Silent Beauty of John Cage from the Perspective of Daoist Aesthetics.” In Interdisciplinary Dialogue II: Encounters between Tradition and the Contemporary, pp. 167–174. New Taipei City: Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts. ISBN: 986-00-3308-0.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2010 / 2012). New Perspectives on the Aesthetics of Modern Music (1st & 2nd Editions). Taipei: Meile Publishing. ISBN: 978-986-7250-60-5.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2013). “A Preliminary Study of Cross-Genre Performances by Taiwan’s Private Performing Ensembles: The Chai Found Music Workshop and Ju Percussion Group as Case Studies.” In Interdisciplinary Dialogue VIII: Proceedings of the Performing Arts Research Conference, pp. 9–50. New Taipei City: National Taiwan University of Arts. ISBN: 978-986-03-6905-2.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2016). Listening Beyond the Strings: Studies on Interdisciplinary Performance in Music and the Arts. Taipei: EHGBooks. ISBN: 978-1-62503-300-0.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2019). “Observation and Critical Review of Interdisciplinary Music Activities in 2018.” In 2018 Taiwan Music Yearbook. ISBN: 978-986-5325-47-3.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2020). “Polyphonic Voices in the Name of Art: Phenomena and Developments of Taiwanese Crossover Music in 2019.” In 2019 Taiwan Music Yearbook. ISBN: 978-986-5320-82-9.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2021). “Rising Against Extreme Challenges: Cultural Ecology and Analysis of Taiwan’s Crossover Music in 2020.” In 2020 Taiwan Music Yearbook. ISBN: 978-986-5323-53-0.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2022). “Deconstruction, Reconciliation, and Reconstruction in the Post-Pandemic Era: A Review of Taiwanese Crossover Music in 2021.” In 2021 Taiwan Music Yearbook. ISBN: 978-986-5326-16-6.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2022). “Returning Home with Deep Affection: Musical Harmony in Artistic Heritage Transmission.” In Daguan Performing Arts Festival: Babel Tower – Festival Publication, pp. 47–50. National Taiwan University of Arts. ISBN: 978-626-7141-15-1.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2023). “Observation and Critical Review of Crossover Music and Related Activities in 2022.” In 2022 Taiwan Music Yearbook. ISBN: 978-986-5328-56-6.

C. Conference Papers（研討會論文｜Complete Translation）

  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (April 1999). “Hanslick’s Vom Musikalisch-Schönen.” Birmingham Conservatoire Annual Music Conference, United Kingdom.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (May 1999). “The Spiritual Content in Webern’s Musical Gestaltung.” Birmingham Conservatoire Annual Music Conference, United Kingdom.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (November 2000). “Confucianism and Chinese Musical Culture.” International Seminars on Theology, Religion, Ethics and Culture, University of Wales, Lampeter, United Kingdom.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (May 2001). “An Aesthetic Study of Webern’s Two Taoist Songs: Op. 12, No. 2 ‘Die Geheimnisvolle Flöte’ and Op. 13, No. 3 ‘In der Fremde’.” Birmingham Conservatoire Annual Music Conference, United Kingdom.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (March 2003). “Enlightenment Thought and Musical Style in the Classical Period.” International Conference The Beauty of Classical Music, Department of Music, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (October 2005). “The Silent Beauty of John Cage from the Perspective of Daoist Aesthetics.” Interdisciplinary Dialogue: Encounters between Tradition and the Contemporary Conference, National Taiwan University of Arts.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (Oct.–Nov. 2005). “The Meaning and Practice of Eastern Aesthetics in Modern Music: Taiwan as Focus.” International Conference The Future and Prospects of Taiwanese Music Creation and Performance, National Taiwan Normal University.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (November 2005). “Azaleas and Red Roses: Eastern Aesthetics in Works of Senior Chinese Composers — Huang You-Di and Kuo Chih-Yuan as Case Studies.” Taiwan Musicology Forum Conference, Graduate Institute of Musicology, National Taiwan University.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (December 2006). “Searching for a New Relationship between Music and the World: Contemporary Music through Cross-Cultural Aesthetics — Taiwanese Works as Examples.” Taiwan Musicology Forum Conference, National Sun Yat-sen University.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (December 2007). “Beyond Words? Musical Language, Interpretation, and Writing.” Taiwan Musicology Forum Conference, National Taipei University of the Arts.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (March 2013). “A Preliminary Study of Cross-Genre Performances by Taiwan’s Private Performing Ensembles: The Chai Found Music Workshop and Ju Percussion Group as Case Studies.” Interdisciplinary Dialogue VIII: Performing Arts Research Conference, National Taiwan University of Arts.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (October 2023). “Interdisciplinary Expressions and Contemporary Significance of Taiwanese Contemporary Music.” International Conference Locality and Translocality: Sustainable Development of Traditional Arts and Modern Significance of Taiwanese Art Studies, National Cheng Kung University.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (November 2023). “Transformation of Taiwanese Performing Arts from an Interdisciplinary Perspective: Focusing on Crossover Music.” Cultural Sustainability and Theatrical Legacy: Yu Da-Gang Theatre Studies Conference, Chinese Culture University.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (November 2024). “Integrating Scholarship and Practice: Flipped Learning in Interdisciplinary Performing Arts Education.” International Conference Fieldwork Documentation and Reconstruction Exhibition, National Cheng Kung University.
  • Chen, Hui-Shan. (November 2025). “Planning, Production, and Execution of Interdisciplinary Performances: A Case Study of King Boat and the Sea.” International Conference Curatorial Perspectives in the Co-Creation Era: Interdisciplinary Connections and Community Building, National Cheng Kung University.

D. Technical Reports, Editorial Work, Interviews, and Music Criticism

  1. Scholarly Translation
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (1997). On the Beautiful in Music: A Revised Approach to Musical Aesthetics. Taipei: Global Cultural Relics Publishing. 147 pages. ISBN: 957-561-014-8.
  2. Scholarly Editing / Editorial Works
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (1997). “A Brief Biography of Eduard Hanslick.” In On the Beautiful in Music: A Revised Approach to Musical Aesthetics, pp. 141–147. Global Cultural Relics Publishing.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan (Ed.). (August 2006). Interdisciplinary Dialogue III: Conference Proceedings. Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan (Ed.). (June 2008). Interdisciplinary Dialogue V: Conference Proceedings. Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan (Ed.). (June 2010). Interdisciplinary Dialogue VII: Conference Proceedings. Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan (Ed.). (February 2015). Interdisciplinary Dialogue IX: Conference Proceedings. National Taiwan University of Arts.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan (Ed.). (September 2016). Interdisciplinary Dialogue XI: Conference Proceedings. National Taiwan University of Arts.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan (Ed.). (October 2018). Interdisciplinary Dialogue 13: Performing Arts Research Conference Proceedings. National Taiwan University of Arts. ISBN: 9789860572759 / 9789860572766.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan (Ed.). (October 2020). Interdisciplinary Dialogue 15: Performing Arts Research Conference Proceedings. National Taiwan University of Arts. ISBN: 9789869962018.
  3. Festival Publications / Program Book Editing
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (January 2004). 2004 National Theater & Concert Hall Contemporary Music Festival Guidebook. National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (Nov.–Dec. 2006). “Born Here, Raised Here, Loved Here: Listening to New Voices of Formosa — The Musical World of Ko Fang-Long and Sun Ying-Chieh.” Taipei Philharmonic Contemporary Music Festival.
  4. Music Interviews
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (October 1998). “Understanding Beyond Words: A Dialogue with Sir Simon Rattle.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 72–76.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (January 2004). “A Very Modern Dialogue between East and West: Prof. Pan Hwang-Long and Dr. Karsten Witt.” In 2004 Contemporary Music Festival Guidebook, National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center, pp. 12–17.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (December 2004). “Passing the Torch: An Interview with Prof. Huang You-Di.” Published in the Kaohsiung City Government Cultural Bureau Digital Museum Website.
  5. Music Criticism and Reviews
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (November 1997). “An Eternal Star: In Memory of Sir Georg Solti.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 61–63.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (February 1998). “Return to the Stage: Nigel Kennedy at Birmingham Symphony Hall.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 57–59.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (March 1998). “A Musical Genius Passing Through Humanity: Tribute to Klaus Tennstedt.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 58–61.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (April 1998). “A Composer for Humanity: Tribute to Sir Michael Tippett.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 59–62.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (July 1998). “A Political Night under London’s Sky: Nixon in China London Premiere.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 60–63.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (September 1998). “A Critical Warning: The ‘David Helfgott Phenomenon’ and Contemporary Music Appreciation.” Classical Music Magazine, pp. 122–124.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (September 1998). “A New Model of Conducting: The Legend of Sir Simon Rattle.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 76–80.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (November 1998). “Realizing an Artistic Dream: Observations from the Edinburgh Festival.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 64–67.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (December 1998). “Three Musical Journeys at the Edinburgh International Festival.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 74–79.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (January 1999). “A Great Educator Remembered: Tribute to Shinichi Suzuki.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 73–76.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (February 1999). “Proms Experience: BBC Promenade Concerts.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 60–63.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (March 1999). “When East Meets West: After the European Premiere of Tan Dun’s Symphony 1997.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 80–82.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (April 1999). “Spreading Music, Spreading Love: Tribute to Yehudi Menuhin.” Music Era Magazine, pp. 60–62.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (November 1999). “Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.” Music Times, pp. 74–77.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (December 1999). “Berlin Philharmonic and Simon Rattle: A Golden Partnership of the 21st Century.” Music Times, pp. 61–64.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (December 11, 2003). “Looking into the Core: 2004 Contemporary Music Festival Preview.” Min Sheng Daily News, Culture Section.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (June 6, 2004). “Pop Music Center and Southern Taiwan Creative Industries.” Taiwan Daily.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (July 22, 2004). “Concept and Planning Direction of the Southern Pop Music Center.” China Times.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (2006). “Listening to New Voices of Formosa.” Taipei Philharmonic Contemporary Music Festival Publication.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (November 18, 2012). “Great Music Emerges Beyond a Single Sound.” China Times / Taishin Arts Foundation Review Platform.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (September 2020). “Cross-cultural Fusion in World Music: Reflections on World Café.” Daguan International Performing Arts Festival Publication.
    • Chen, Hui-Shan. (September 2020). “Transboundary Experimentation and Imagination in Time Flows.” Daguan International Performing Arts Festival Publication.

Research Projects (Principal Investigator / Co-Investigator)

2026

  • Arts Sustainability in Flow: Cultural Sustainability Action Research from the Perspective of the Fuzhou River Basin (Principal Investigator, Feb. 23, 2026 – Aug. 31, 2026) Center for Sustainable Development and University Social Responsibility, NTUA
  • EMI Performing Arts Faculty Co-Preparation Project (Principal Investigator, Feb. 2026 – Jun. 2026) Center for Teaching Development, NTUA (Higher Education Sprout Project)

2025–2026

  • Innovation Pathways for Interdisciplinary Performing Arts Curriculum Development (Principal Investigator, Sep. 2025 – Nov. 2025) NTUA Teaching Development Center
  • Taiwan Music Profile Survey and Database Maintenance Project (Principal Investigator, Aug. 2025 – May 2026) National Center for Traditional Arts
  • Seeing Art, Understanding Beauty: Action-Learning-Oriented Aesthetic Teaching in Performing Arts (Principal Investigator, Aug. 2025 – Jul. 2026) Ministry of Education, Taiwan
  • Local Culture Revitalization and Folk Culture Co-Creation in Banqiao District (Principal Investigator, May 2025 – Nov. 2025) NTUA Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility Program
  • Taiwan New Sounds: Transformative Folk Traditions through Interdisciplinary Performing Arts (Principal Investigator, Feb. 17, 2025 – Jun. 6, 2025) NTUA Teaching Development Center
  • Digital Teaching Material Production Incentive Project (113-2 Semester) (Principal Investigator, Feb. 1, 2025 – Jul. 31, 2025) National Taiwan University of Arts

2024–2025

  • Interdisciplinary Performing Arts Fieldwork Methods and Practice (PHA1135835) (Principal Investigator, Aug. 1, 2024 – Jul. 31, 2025) Ministry of Education
  • Cultural Trajectories of Sound: Interdisciplinary Development of Taiwanese Contemporary Music Practice (Principal Investigator, Aug. 1, 2024 – Jul. 31, 2025) National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)

2024

  • Digital Performance Promotion and New Media Program Production (Principal Investigator, Jan. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2024) NTUA Teaching Development Center
  • Virtual Reality Real-Time Rendering Animation Production and Talent Cultivation Project (Co-Principal Investigator, Jan. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2024) NTUA Teaching Development Center
  • Street Dance Short-Video DIY Workshop: Trends in Motion (Principal Investigator, Sep. 24, 2024 – Oct. 28, 2024) NTUA Higher Education Sprout Project
  • Performing Arts Online Viewing and Learning Platform (Phase II) (Principal Investigator, May 1, 2024 – Apr. 30, 2026) Ministry of Education
  • Interdisciplinary Dialogue: Performing Arts Talent Development Community (Principal Investigator, Feb. 1, 2024 – Jul. 31, 2024) NTUA Teaching Development Center
  • Digital Teaching Material Production Incentive Project (112-2 Semester) (Principal Investigator, Feb. 1, 2024 – Jul. 1, 2024) National Taiwan University of Arts

2023–2024

  • Exploring Boundaries: Performing Arts Research and Thesis Writing through Interdisciplinary Theory (PHA1122949) (Principal Investigator, Aug. 1, 2023 – Jul. 31, 2024) Ministry of Education ★ Selected as Outstanding Project
  • Taiwan Cultural Policy Think Tank Project: Mapping Performing Arts and Industry Collaboration (Principal Investigator, Mar. 1, 2023 – Nov. 30, 2023) NTUA Taiwan Cultural Policy Think Tank Center
  • OBS Live Streaming Applications for Performing Arts Workshop (Principal Investigator, Feb. 24, 2023 – May 5, 2023) NTUA Teaching Development Center
  • Hakka Performing Arts through Interdisciplinary Learning (Principal Investigator, Aug. 1, 2023 – Nov. 30, 2023) New Taipei City Hakka Affairs Bureau
  • Creative Field Study: Performing Arts Ecology and Cultural Industry Visits (Principal Investigator, Sep. 1–2, 2023) Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor
  • Future Performance 3･2･1~BOOM! Interdisciplinary Tech-Arts Laboratory (Curator, Sep. 1 – Dec. 20, 2023) Taichung Cultural Affairs Bureau

2022–2023

  • Interdisciplinary Talent Development and Curriculum Optimization Research (Principal Investigator, Aug. 1, 2022 – Nov. 30, 2023) National Taiwan University of Arts
  • Spark AR Creative Performance Practice Project (Principal Investigator, Mar. 9, 2022 – May 25, 2022) NTUA Higher Education Sprout Project
  • Flipping, Shaping, Re-presenting: Integration of Performing and Visual Arts (Principal Investigator, Mar. 1 – Dec. 31, 2022) NTUA Cultural Policy Think Tank Center
  • 2022 Taiwan Music Yearbook Editing Project (Co-Principal Investigator, Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2022) National Center for Traditional Arts

2021

  • Cross-Technology Applications in Sonic Arts and Sound Design (Principal Investigator, Sep. 30 – Dec. 16, 2021) National Taiwan University of Arts
  • Daguan Performing Arts Festival Critical Writing Project (Principal Investigator, May 1 – Dec. 31, 2021) National Taiwan University of Arts
  • Online Performing Arts Education Platform Development Project (Co-Principal Investigator, May 1, 2021 – Apr. 30, 2024) Ministry of Education
  • Interdisciplinary Performing Arts Creation and Research Group Project (Principal Investigator, Mar. 1 – Dec. 31, 2021) National Taiwan University of Arts
  • Flipped Learning and Interdisciplinary Talent Cultivation in Performing Arts (Principal Investigator, Jan. 1 – Sep. 30, 2021) National Taiwan University of Arts

Earlier Major Projects

  • Taiwan Music Yearbook – Crossover Music Section Author (2018) National Center for Traditional Arts
  • Interdisciplinary Innovation and Flipped Teaching in Performing Arts Education (Principal Investigator, 2018) National Taiwan University of Arts
  • Listening Beyond the Strings: Theory and Practice of Interdisciplinary Music Performance (Principal Investigator, 2014) National Taiwan University of Arts
  • Interdisciplinary Music Creation Research in Taiwan (Principal Investigator, 2010) National Taiwan University of Arts
  • New Relationships between Music and the World: Cross-Cultural Aesthetics in Contemporary Taiwanese Music (Principal Investigator, 2005–2006) National Science Council (Taiwan)
  • Eastern Aesthetics in Modern Music: Taiwan as Focus (Principal Investigator, 2004–2005) National Science Council (Taiwan)
  • Digital Archive Construction of Huang You-Di Music Collection (Principal Investigator, 2004) Kaohsiung City Government Cultural Bureau
  • A Study of Hanslick’s Music Aesthetics Criticism (Principal Investigator, 2004) National Sun Yat-sen University

Honors and Awards

National-Level Recognition

  • Outstanding Project Award, Teaching Practice Research Program (Humanities, Arts and Design Division) Ministry of Education, Taiwan (March 14, 2025) National Central Library, Taipei

National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA)

  • Outstanding Teaching Award: Academic Year 112 (November 2024), Academic Year 109 (December 2021)
  • Excellent Teaching Evaluation Award: March 2024, March 2023, September 2022, February 2022, September 2021, March 2021, March 2020, October 2019, September 2018, August 2017, March 2017, August 2016, March 2016, September 2015, February 2015, September 2014, March 2013, May 2012, October 2011
  • Excellent Research Award: September 2019
  • Academic Research Award (First Prize): 2010
  • Academic Research Award (Third Prize): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2008

International Honors

  • Honorary Fellowship (HonFBC) Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham City University, United Kingdom (July 2005)

Earlier Teaching Honors

  • Outstanding Teaching Award, Department (Institute) of Music, National Sun Yat-sen University (March 2004)
  • Centenary Scholarship Award, Birmingham Conservatoire, United Kingdom (July 1995)

Teaching Fields and Courses

Musicology

  • Theory and Practice of Musicological Research
  • Introduction to Systematic Musicology
  • Introduction to Ethnomusicology
  • Selected Readings in Ethnomusicology
  • Fieldwork Methods and Practice

Musicology & Research Methodology

  • Academic Writing in Musicology
  • Research Methods and Thesis Writing
  • Graduate Thesis Supervision

Musicology & Western Music History

  • Seminar on Musical Styles
  • Introduction to Western Music

Music Aesthetics and Philosophy of Music

  • Philosophy of Music
  • Musical Semantics
  • Music and Language
  • Western Music Aesthetics
  • Topics in Hanslick’s Aesthetic Thought
  • Eastern Music Aesthetics
  • Chinese Musical Culture
  • Comparative Chinese and Western Music Aesthetics
  • Advanced Topics in Aesthetic Theory
  • Aesthetics of the Performing Arts

Music Aesthetics & Music History

  • History of Western Music Aesthetics

Music Criticism

  • Music Criticism
  • Performing Arts Criticism

Modern and Contemporary Music Studies

  • Avant-Garde Music
  • Studies in Anton Webern
  • Taiwanese Contemporary Composers
  • Studies on Huang You-Di’s Musical Thought
  • Topics in Contemporary Music Performance

Modern Music Aesthetics

  • Ideas and Styles of Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Music
  • Eastern Aesthetics in Modern Music
  • Aesthetics of Modern Music

Modern Music & Music History

  • Twentieth-Century Music History
  • History of Modern and Contemporary Taiwanese Music

Integrated Studies in Modern Music

  • Contemporary Music Thought
  • Advanced Seminar in Modern Music

Music History

  • Western Music History
  • Twentieth-Century Music History
  • Taiwanese Music History
  • Introduction to Chinese Music History

Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Studies

  • Comparative Studies of Chinese and Western Music Cultures
  • Interdisciplinary Music Creation in Taiwan
  • Cross-Cultural Music Studies
  • Music Theatre Studies
  • Crossover Music Studies and Applications
  • Interdisciplinary Performing Arts Research

Conference Presentations

Paper Title Conference Date
Exploring the Unknown: Transformation and Evolution of Contemporary Chinese Orchestra Music — Taiwanese Interdisciplinary Performances (2018–2021) Guoyue Spring and Autumn: 2021 International Conference on Chinese Orchestra Performance in Taiwan Dec. 18–19, 2021
An Aesthetic Study of Webern’s Two Taoist Songs: Op.12 No.2 “Die Geheimnisvolle Flöte” and Op.13 No.3 “In der Fremde” Birmingham Conservatoire Annual Music Conference May 26, 2001
The Spiritual Content in Webern’s Musical Gestaltung Birmingham Conservatoire Annual Music Conference May 18, 1999

Invited Academic Lectures

Lecture Title Inviting Institution Date Location
Local Development of Musical Theatre and Music Theatre Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University May 3, 2021 Taiwan
Poetry, Prosody, and Music 10th Cross-Strait Conference on Prosody Studies (Hosted by Academician Prof. Tseng Yung-Yi) May 19, 2017 Shih Hsin University
Interdisciplinary Frontier in Performing Arts Tanz Atelier Wien July 14, 2015 Vienna, Austria
Confucianism and Chinese Musical Culture University of Wales, Lampeter Nov. 16, 2000 United Kingdom

Technical Interviews and Commentary

Title Publisher Date
Concept and Planning Direction of the Southern Pop Music Center China Times July 22, 2004
Pop Music Center and Southern Creative Industries Taiwan Daily June 6, 2004
A Very Modern Dialogue between East and West: Prof. Pan Hwang-Long vs. Dr. Karsten Witt National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center Jan. 2004
Looking into the Core: Preview of the 2004 Contemporary Music Festival Min Sheng Daily News Dec. 11, 2003

Technical Editing and Reviewing

Work Publisher Date
Cambridge Music Introduction Fruit Publishing Mar. 2004
2004 Contemporary Music Festival Guidebook National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center Jan. 2004

Technical / Professional Lectures

Lecture Title Inviting Institution Date Location
Contemporary Trends in Music from an Interdisciplinary Perspective Tainan National University of the Arts, Department of Applied Music Oct. 1, 2024 Online
Performing Arts Online Platforms: Learning and Applications National Academy for Educational Research Sept. 15, 2023 Online
Music, Art, and Everyday Life Graduate Institute of Public Affairs Management, National Sun Yat-sen University Dec. 18, 2004 Penghu
Bach in Transformation Department of Music Student Association, National Sun Yat-sen University May 19, 2004 Taiwan

Graduate Thesis Supervision

  • Types of Musical Elements in Mongolian Shamanic Performance: A Case Study of Shamanic Ancestral Rituals (Student: Tsetsentsolmon Baatarnaran, Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, NTUA, 2006)
  • A Study of Vibrato Techniques in Erhu Performance Art (Student: Chang Tsui-Yun, Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, NTUA, 2007. Co-supervised with Prof. Lin Yu-Ting)
  • Emerging Performance Forms in Chinese Orchestra Music: Case Studies of Chai Found Music Workshop Works (Student: Sun Li-Chuan, Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, NTUA, 2007)
  • Symphonization of Taiwanese Folk Songs by the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra (Student: Hsiao Ching-Shih, Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, NTUA, 2008)
  • Jazz Elements in Kurt Weill and Brecht’s Epic Opera Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (Student: Lü Meng-Hsien, Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, NTUA, 2009)
  • Musical Study of Kuai Xue Shi Qing (Student: Liu Hui-Wen, Department of Drama, Performing Arts MA Program, NTUA, 2010)
  • Contemporary Music Appreciation through Soundscape Aesthetics: Pan Hwang-Long’s Datong Concerto (Student: Tsai Fu-Tzu, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2011)
  • Digital Real-Time Interaction between Music and Dance Performance (Student: Chu Yun-Sung, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2011. Co-supervised with Prof. Wu Die)
  • Interdisciplinary Characteristics of Video Game Music: Taiwanese Productions as Case Studies (Student: Chiu Nu-Yi-Chun, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2011)
  • Ritual Songs and Dances of the Puyuma Indigenous People (Student: Wu Wei-Chi, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2012. Co-supervised with Prof. Lin Hsiu-Chen)
  • Interdisciplinary Analysis of Taiwanese Indigenous Musical Theatre: Long Time No See (Student: Chen Chiao-Hsin, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2012)
  • A Study of Jolin Tsai’s Myself Concert Tour (Student: Yeh Hsien-Jen, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2012)
  • Music Rhythm and Dance Creation: Case Study of Neo-Classical Dance Company’s Carmina Burana (Student: Shao Hui-Chun, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2012)
  • Visual Interpretation of Minimalist Music: Fase as Case Study (Student: Huang Wan-Ju, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2012. ★ NTUA Outstanding Thesis Award)
  • Interdisciplinary Performance Study of Dream of Chinese Orchestra Lovers (Student: Yang Chih-Po, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2013)
  • Cross-Cultural Study of Jazz Erhu Repertoire (Student: Chi Yu-Hsuan, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2013)
  • Integration of Poetry, Music, and Dance in Ming Dynasty Confucian Ritual Performance (Student: Chiu Po-Sheng, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2013. Co-supervised with Prof. Tsai Ping-Heng. ★ NTUA Outstanding Thesis Award)
  • Mats Ek’s Sleeping Beauty: Alienation and Deconstruction (Student: Chen Jung-Chun, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2013)
  • Spatial Construction Study of the Kinmen Tunnel Music Festival (Student: Chen Yun-Ting, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2013)
  • Interdisciplinary Performance Study of U-Theatre’s Vajra Heart (Student: Chen Shih-Chia, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2013)
  • Musical Narrative Structures in Taiwanese Original Musical Theatre (Student: Lin Yu-Han, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2014)
  • Interdisciplinary Aesthetic Study of Multimedia Dance Theatre (Student: Huang Yu-Chen, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2014)
  • Crossover Performance Practice between Traditional Opera and Contemporary Theatre (Student: Chang Chia-Hui, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2014)
  • The Application of Digital Media in Contemporary Stage Performance (Student: Wu Yi-Ting, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2014)
  • Sound Design and Narrative Structure in Experimental Theatre (Student: Chen Po-Hao, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2015)
  • Interactive Media and Audience Participation in Contemporary Performance Art (Student: Tsai Pei-Yun, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2015)
  • Music Theatre Creation and Cross-Genre Performance Practice (Student: Lin Chih-Yu, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2015)
  • Body Aesthetics and Movement Language in Contemporary Dance Theatre (Student: Lee Wen-Ting, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2015)
  • Cultural Translation in Taiwanese Contemporary Performing Arts (Student: Hsu Ching-Wen, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2016)
  • The Integration of Traditional Ritual Elements into Modern Theatre Production (Student: Wang Yu-Hsuan, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2016)
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Models in Performing Arts Creation (Student: Lin Tzu-Hao, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2016)
  • Music and Visual Art Interaction in Multimedia Performance (Student: Liu Yu-Chieh, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2016)
  • Performance Aesthetics of Contemporary Taiwanese Music Theatre (Student: Huang Chia-Yu, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2017)
  • Immersive Theatre and Audience Experience Design (Student: Chen Yu-Hsin, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2017)
  • Interdisciplinary Creation Practice in Site-Specific Performance (Student: Chang Wei-Lun, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2017)
  • Sound Art and Spatial Perception in Contemporary Performance (Student: Wu Ting-Yu, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2017)
  • Cross-Media Performance and Narrative Construction (Student: Lin Pei-Ju, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2018)
  • Digital Technology Applications in Contemporary Dance Creation (Student: Tseng Yu-Hua, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2018)
  • Music Dramaturgy in Taiwanese Original Musical Production (Student: Hsieh Yu-Chen, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2018)
  • Interdisciplinary Performance Pedagogy in Higher Arts Education (Student: Chen Wei-An, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2018)
  • Cultural Identity Construction in Interdisciplinary Performing Arts (Student: Lin Hsiang-Yu, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2019)
  • Technology-Integrated Performing Arts Creation: Practice and Reflection (Student: Wu Chia-Ling, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2019)
  • Curatorial Strategies in Interdisciplinary Performing Arts Festivals (Student: Huang Tzu-Han, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2019)
  • Hybrid Performance Forms in Post-Digital Theatre (Student: Lee Yu-Hsuan, NTUA Performing Arts MA Program, 2019)
  • Interdisciplinary Creative Practice and Artistic Collaboration Models (Student: Chang Pei-Han, NTUA In-Service Performing Arts MA Program, 2019)
  • Interdisciplinary Creation Practice in Taiwanese Contemporary Performance Art (Student: Chen Yi-Ting, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2020)
  • Digital Performance and Real-Time Interactive Media Design (Student: Huang Yu-An, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2020)
  • Crossover Music Production and Performance Practice in Taiwan (Student: Lin Chia-Yu, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2020)
  • Embodied Interaction and Audience Experience in Immersive Performance (Student: Wu Pei-Chen, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2020)
  • Performing Arts Curation and Interdisciplinary Festival Production (Student: Tsai Yi-Hsuan, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2021)
  • Technological Integration in Contemporary Stage Performance (Student: Chang Yu-Chieh, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2021)
  • Interdisciplinary Performance Pedagogy and Practice-Based Research (Student: Lin Yu-Ting, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2021)
  • Interactive Installation and Sound Art Creation (Student: Chen Hao-En, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2021)
  • Body, Technology, and Digital Performance Aesthetics (Student: Lee Yu-Chen, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2021)
  • Site-Specific Performance and Cultural Space Transformation (Student: Wang Hsin-Yi, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2021)
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration Models in Contemporary Performing Arts Production (Student: Hsu Chia-Hao, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2022)
  • New Media Performance and Audience Interaction Design (Student: Chen Yu-Ting, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2022)
  • Performing Arts Documentation and Digital Archiving Practice (Student: Huang Pei-Ju, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2022)
  • Cultural Sustainability in Interdisciplinary Performance Practice (Student: Lin Yu-Hsien, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2022)
  • Practice-Based Research Methodologies in Interdisciplinary Performing Arts (Student: Wu Ting-Hao, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2022)
  • Hybrid Performance Creation in Virtual and Physical Spaces (Student: Tseng Yu-Han, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Interdisciplinary Performing Arts Education and Curriculum Innovation (Student: Chang Yu-Ting, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Digital Performance Production and Creative Process Analysis (Student: Chen Chia-Hui, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Community Engagement and Participatory Performance Practice (Student: Huang Yi-Chen, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Interdisciplinary Artistic Creation and Cultural Narrative Construction (Student: Lin Yu-Chen, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Cross-Disciplinary Integration of Peking Opera Movement and Contemporary Dance: A Study of Fetter (Student: Li Yen-Yun, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2022)
  • Interaction Between Dance Accompanists and Dance Teachers from an Interdisciplinary Perspective: A Ballet Class Case Study (Student: Liang Chiao-Yen, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2022)
  • Educational Perspectives on the “Symphonization” Phenomenon in Taiwanese Chinese Orchestra Music (Student: Li Ai-Fei, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023. ★ NTUA Outstanding Thesis Award)
  • Cross-Cultural Translation in the Musical Three Sisters Who Persuade the World: A Study of the 2023 Touring Version (Student: Wang Yi-Chen, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Interdisciplinary Study of Emerging Taiwanese Chamber Ensembles: Case Studies of 3PEOPLE and A_Root (Student: Chung Chi-Chi, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Interdisciplinary Interpretation in the Opera Scallion Blossoms (Student: Tsai Hsiao-Hsuan, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Inheritance and Innovation of Lion Dance Percussion Music: Analysis of Lion Emerging from the Cave (Student: Wang Sheng-Yang, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Operational Models of Taiwanese Interdisciplinary Small Ensembles: Case Studies of A_Root and Spectro7 (Student: Chen Shao-Yu, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • The Taiwanese Solo Musical Phenomenon: A Study of Delicious Gentleman (Student: Chang Yun-Ching, Department of Drama, NTUA, 2023)
  • Contemporary Taiwanese Hakka Theatre Ke Dai: A Study from Creative Perspectives (Student: Tseng Ching-Ju, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration Between Choreography and Ink Painting: Case Studies of Sao 2016 and Yu Ji’s Lament (Student: Kuo Ting-Chen, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Transformation of Chinese Art Songs from a Cross-Cultural Perspective (Student: Yue Li, Doctoral Program in Performing Arts, NTUA, 2023)
  • Techniques and Applications of Peking Opera Weapon Movement: A Study of Havoc in the Dragon Palace (Student: Shih Cheng-Liang, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2024. Co-supervised with Prof. Liu Hui-Fen)
  • Interdisciplinary Choreographic Creation in Contemporary Dance: Break & Break! Nowhere Land (Student: Shih Chia-Yi, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2024. ★ NTUA Outstanding Thesis Award)
  • Soundscape Documentary Music Theatre: Cijin White Rose – 25 Years Chronicle (Student: Yang Tsan-Yuan, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2024. Co-supervised with Prof. Ni Shu-Lan)
  • Narrative Structures in Hip-Hop Theatre: A Study of ZooNation’s Some Like It Hip Hop (Student: Huang Hui-Ling, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2024. Co-supervised with Prof. Su Chih-Peng)
  • Contemporary Interdisciplinary Guzheng Creation and Performance: Queen Mother of the West and Eight Winds (Student: Peng Jing, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2024)
  • Interdisciplinary Practice and Performance Production: World Hand Drum × Crossover Waves Concert (Student: Ran Wen-Chuan, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2025)
  • Virtual–Physical Integration in Music Performance: Case Studies of VTuber Mori Calliope and Mayday (Student: Chou Hsiang-Yun, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2025. Co-supervised with Prof. Chiu Chih-Yung)
  • Street Dance Creation in Indigenous Contemporary Performance Practice (Student: Wu Chia-Hung, Graduate Institute of Interdisciplinary Performing Arts, NTUA, 2025. Co-supervised with Prof. Su Chih-Peng)

Artistic Production & Curatorial Projects

  • 2023 Tun District Tech–Arts Interdisciplinary Experimental Platform (Performance Venue: Tun District Art Center, Taichung, Dates: Oct. 7 – Nov. 19, 2023)
  • The Silent War (Performance Venue: Tun District Art Center, Taichung, Date: Nov. 19, 2023)
  • Resonating Battle Formations: The Story of Generals Fan and Xie (Performance Venue: Nanhai Theatre, Taipei, Date: Nov. 23, 2024)
  • King Boat and the Sea: A Coastal Journey of Dreams and Waves (Performance Venue: Nanhai Theatre, Taipei, Date: Sept. 21, 2025)
  • The Monkey Borrows the Fan (Performance Venue: Wumei Theater, Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Taipei, Date: Sept. 2, 2025)
  • Ocean Together – Chapter IV: Dancing with the Tides (Performance Venue: National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts Weiwuying, Drama Theatre, Date: Nov. 9, 2025)

Project Supervision & Student Award Guidance

  • Transformation and Practice of Percussion into Body Music: Wild Wind (Award Recipient: Tsai Tzu-Hsuan, NTUA Art Spark Project, 2021)
  • Ascending the Dragon Gate – Art Truck Edition (Award Recipient: Wang Sheng-Yang, NTUA Art Spark Project, 2023)
  • World Hand Drum × Interdisciplinary Wave Concert (Award Recipient: Ran Wen-Chuan, NTUA Art Spark Project, 2023)
  • Xingyun Cultural & Creative Studio (Award Recipient: Chen Yu-Ju, NTUA Creative Studio Grant Program, 2024)
  • Interdisciplinary Star Notes – Video Criticism Project (Award Recipient: Chen Yu-Ju, National Culture and Arts Foundation Performing Arts Critic Program, 2024)
  • Virtual–Physical Integration in Contemporary Music Performance: Case Studies of VTuber Suzuran Morimori and Mayday (Award Recipient: Chou Hsiang-Yun, NTUA Art Spark Project, 2024)
  • New Taipei City Rising Music Star Selection 2025 (Selected Students: Ran Wen-Chuan, Chou Hsiang-Yun)
  • Arts Criticism Collaborative Learning Project (Award Recipient: Hsu Ling-Chih, NTUA Student Self-Directed Learning Program, 2026)

Professional Service

  • Evaluation Committee Member, National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center
  • Jury Member, Performing Arts Series Programs, Kaohsiung County Government, Year ROC 94 (2005)
  • Principal Investigator, “Huang You-Di Music Archive Digitization Project” (Huang You-Di Music Museum), Kaohsiung City Government Bureau of Cultural Affairs
  • Peer Reviewer, Kuandu Music Journal, Issue 3, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA)
  • Contributing Writer/Compiler, “Taipei City Gazette Revision Project”
  • External Reviewer, New Silk Road (bi-monthly journal of the Taipei Chinese Orchestra), Issue 3
  • External Reviewer for Assistant Professor Qualification (Faculty Appointment Review), Department of Music, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA)
  • Item-Writer (Exam Question Setter), Written Exam for Joint Recruitment of Junior High School Teachers, Academic Year ROC 100 (2011)
  • Review Committee Member, “Weekend Outdoor Theatre Performance Selection Program,” New Taipei City Hakka Cultural Park, Year ROC 101 (2012)
  • Observer, 11th Taishin Arts Award
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Promotion (Associate Professor), Department of Music, Tainan University of Applied Sciences
  • Review and Editorial Committee Member, Kuandu Music Journal, Academic Year ROC 102 (2013)
  • External Reviewer of Highest-Degree Dissertation for Assistant Professor Certificate, Department of Music, Soochow University
  • Jury Member, “2014 Taichung Mazu International Tourism and Culture Festival: ‘I Am a Battle Formation’ PK Grand Showcase,” Taichung City Government Cultural Affairs Bureau
  • Member, Master’s Degree Oral Examination Committee (Day Program), Department of Music, National Taiwan University of Arts (NTUA)
  • External Advisory Committee Member, Center for General Education, National Taichung University of Education
  • Reviewer, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Department of Humanities: “Talent Cultivation Research Projects (Doctoral Students & Postdoctoral Category A)”
  • Program Judge, Ministry of Education “KUSO FUN FUN FUN” (Co-produced by China Television Company [CTV] & The Modern Women’s Foundation)
  • Editorial Board Member, Kuandu Music Journal, Academic Year ROC 103 (2014)
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Promotion (Associate Professor), Department of Drama, National University of Tainan
  • External Reviewer, Tzu Chi General Education Journal, Tzu Chi University
  • Peer Reviewer, Kuandu Music Journal, Issue 22, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA)
  • Item-Writer and Grader, Accreditation Examination for Mainland China Academic Credentials, Ministry of Education, Year ROC 104 (2015)
  • Manuscript Reviewer, National Central University Journal of Humanities, Academic Year ROC 104 (2015)
  • Reviewer, Kuandu Music Journal, Issue 23, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA)
  • External Reviewer for Appointment Qualification (Assistant Professor-Level Professional/Technical Personnel), Kun Shan University
  • Reviewer, Kuandu Music Journal, Issue 24, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA)
  • External Reviewer of Course Syllabi, Center for General Education, Tainan National University of the Arts, Academic Year ROC 105 (2016)
  • Peer Reviewer (Humanities & Arts), Journal of National Taichung University of Education
  • Editorial Reviewer, Kuandu Music Journal, Issue 25, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA)
  • Chief Reviewer, Ministry of Education Program (Year ROC 106/2017): “Knowledge Dissemination and Creative Writing in Humanities and Social Sciences”
  • Peer Reviewer, Kuandu Music Journal, Issue 26, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA)
  • Selection/Review Committee Member, Ministry of Culture, Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development: “Year ROC 106 (2017) Popular Music Cross-Industry Content Co-Production Grant”
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Promotion (Associate Professor), Hsing Wu University
  • Editorial Reviewer, Kuandu Music Journal, Issue 26, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA)
  • Site Visit Evaluator, Taipei City Senior High/Vocational School Administration & Professional Department Evaluations, Academic Year ROC 106 (2017)
  • Peer Reviewer (Humanities & Arts), Journal of National Taichung University of Education
  • Panel Reviewer, National Culture and Arts Foundation, Regular Grants (Music), 2018 Cycle 1
  • Judge, New Taipei City Junior High School English Drama Competition, 2018
  • Judge, National Elementary School Energy Conservation Drama Competition, Year ROC 107 (2018)
  • Contributing Writer, National Center for Traditional Arts, “Taiwan Music Yearbook 2018” Editorial Project
  • Panel Reviewer, National Culture and Arts Foundation, Regular Grants (Music), 2018 Cycle 1
  • Panel Reviewer, National Culture and Arts Foundation, Regular Grants (Music), 2018 Cycle 2
  • Site Visit Evaluator, Taipei City Senior High/Vocational School Administration & Professional Department Evaluations, Academic Year ROC 107 (2018)
  • Panel Judge, Taichung City Government Cultural Affairs Bureau, Port Art Center: Performing Arts Application Review (First Half of Year ROC 108/2019)
  • Judge, New Taipei City Junior High School English Drama Competition, 2019
  • Evaluation Committee Member, National Culture and Arts Foundation, Year ROC 108 (2019)
  • Advisory Committee Member, Ministry of Culture “Reconstructing Taiwan’s Music History” Project
  • Contributing Writer, National Center for Traditional Arts, “Taiwan Music Yearbook 2019” Editorial Project
  • Reviewer, MOST Project (Year ROC 108/2019): Program Encouraging Women to Engage in Scientific and Technological Research
  • Judge, Children’s Musical Theatre Summer Camp, Arts Promotion Division, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Promotion (Associate Professor), Graduate Institute of Taiwan Literature, National Taiwan University
  • Reviewer, Proceedings of “The 2nd International Conference on Cultural Mobility and Knowledge Dissemination—Taiwan Literature and Diverse Asia-Pacific Humanities Relations,” Graduate Institute of Taiwan Literature, National Taiwan University
  • External Reviewer for Assistant Professor Teaching Certificate, Hsing Wu University
  • Discussant, Ministry of Culture Forum: “Evaluation and Planning for Establishing Performing Arts Awards” (organized by National Performing Arts Center)
  • Panelist, Ministry of Culture International Conference: “2019 Reconstructing Taiwan’s Music History—Historical Witnesses of Taiwan New Music” (hosted by TNUA; co-organized by Taiwan Music Institute)
  • Advisory Member, Ministry of Culture Project (Year ROC 108/2019): “Reconstructing Taiwan’s Music History: Consultation and Academic Network Plan”
  • Evaluation Committee Member, National Culture and Arts Foundation, Year ROC 109 (2020): Annual Grants for Performing Arts Groups (Special Evaluation Program)
  • Oral Examination Committee Member (Master’s Thesis Defense), Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
  • Contributing Writer, National Center for Traditional Arts, “Taiwan Music Yearbook 2020” Editorial Project
  • Grant Reviewer, National Culture and Arts Foundation, 2020 Cycle 1 (Music)
  • Grant Reviewer, National Culture and Arts Foundation, 2020 Cycle 2 (Music)
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Promotion (Professor), Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, College of Music, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
  • Reviewer, Ministry of Education Teaching Practice Research Program (Humanities, Arts & Design Division), Year ROC 110 (2021)
  • Session Chair and Discussant, 2021 International Conference on Teaching Innovation Demonstration, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech)
  • Editorial Reviewer, Kuandu Music Journal, Issue 33, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA)
  • Site Visit Reviewer, “Yuyi Shenyuan (Arts Education Cultivation) Program,” Arts Promotion Division, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs, Academic Year ROC 110 (2021)
  • Judge, Summer Children’s Musical Theatre Camp, Arts Promotion Division, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs, Year ROC 110 (2021)
  • Review Committee Member, New Taipei City Government Cultural Affairs Bureau: Performing Arts Grant Program (Drama Category), Year ROC 110 (2021)
  • Selection Committee Member, “Yuyi Shenyuan—Arts Education Enlightenment Program: Theatre First-Experience Curriculum” (Academic Year ROC 110/2021, both semesters), Arts Promotion Division, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs
  • Contributing Writer, National Center for Traditional Arts, “Taiwan Music Yearbook 2021” Editorial Project
  • Preparatory and Editorial Committee Member, Taipei Chinese Orchestra “New Silk Road” Chinese Orchestral Academic Platform Project
  • Advisory Committee Member, Ministry of Culture Project (Year ROC 110/2021): “Reconstructing Taiwan’s Music History: Research and Promotion Plan”
  • Evaluation Committee Member, New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau: Performing Arts Grants (Drama Category)
  • Member, Master’s Degree Examination Committee, Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), Academic Year ROC 110 (2021), Semester 1
  • Procurement Evaluation Committee Member, “Yuyi Shenyuan—Arts Education Enlightenment Program: Theatre First-Experience Curriculum” (Academic Year ROC 110/2021, both semesters), Arts Promotion Division, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs
  • Reviewer for Faculty Promotion Publications, College of Music, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) (Nov. 2020)
  • Reviewer, New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau: Performing Arts Grants (Drama Category), Year ROC 110 (2021)
  • Peer Reviewer, Music Research Journal, College of Music, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), Issue 36
  • Selection Committee Member, Wenshan Theatre, Arts Promotion Division, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs: 111 (2022) Family Program (Premium Theatre Series)
  • Selection Committee Member, Wenshan Theatre, Arts Promotion Division, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs: 111 (2022) Family Program (Story Theatre Series)
  • Panel Reviewer, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs: Arts Grants, Cycle 1 of Year ROC 111 (2022), Music Category
  • Academic Book Reviewer, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Center, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
  • Peer Reviewer, Tsing Hua Journal of Chinese Studies, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
  • Evaluation Committee Member, Taipei Chinese Orchestra: “Year ROC 111 (2022) New Silk Road Magazine Production Procurement”
  • Review Committee Member, National Center for Traditional Arts—Taiwan Traditional Orchestra: “Guang de Yongzhe—Helen Keller” Concert Series (National Music Channel) Performance Evaluation Meeting (Mar. 2022)
  • Member, Master’s Degree Examination Committee, Graduate Institute of Performing Arts, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), Academic Year ROC 110 (2021), Semester 2
  • Reviewer, National Center for Traditional Arts: Grants for Master’s/Doctoral Theses, Year ROC 111 (2022)
  • Panel Reviewer, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs: Arts Grants, Cycle 4 of Year ROC 111 (2022), International Cultural Exchange (Overseas) Category
  • Panel Reviewer, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs: Ticketed Performance Participation Revitalization Subsidy Program, Year ROC 111 (2022), “Arts Performances” Category (II)
  • Advisory Member, “Reconstructing Taiwan’s Music History: Research and Promotion Plan,” Year ROC 111 (2022)
  • Member, Doctoral Qualifying/Defense Examination Committee, Department of Music, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA), Academic Year ROC 111 (2022), Semester 2
  • Judge, Finals of the National Senior High School Professional Cluster Project Practice & Creativity Competition, Ministry of Education K–12 Education Administration, Year ROC 112 (2023)
  • Panel Reviewer, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs: Annual Performing Arts Troupe Selection & Incentive Program, Academic Year ROC 112 (2023)
  • Panel Reviewer, National Culture and Arts Foundation: Interdisciplinary Innovation Arts Project, 2023
  • Jury Member (Music Category), 34th Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts, National Center for Traditional Arts
  • Editorial Committee Member, Arts Criticism (TNUA), Year ROC 112 (2023)
  • Procurement Selection Committee Member, “Yuyi Shenyuan—Arts Education Enlightenment Program: Theatre First-Experience Curriculum” (Academic Year ROC 112/2023, both semesters), Arts Promotion Division, Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs
  • Judge, Second-Round Interview/Practical Exam, Taoyuan City Government Department of Education: New Junior High School Teacher Joint Recruitment, Year ROC 112 (2023)
  • Procurement Evaluation Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division: “Year ROC 113 (2024) Wenshan Theatre Stage Technology & Front/Backstage Entrusted Management Service and Co-hosting of Yuyi Shenyuan”
  • Judge, Selection Committee, 19th “Skilled Youth” Awards, Ministry of Education, 2023
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Promotion, Center for General Education, National Chin-Yi University of Technology
  • Committee Member, Academic Publications Committee, National Taiwan College of Performing Arts, Academic Years ROC 113–114 (2024–2025)
  • Review Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division: “City Stage” Co-presented Programs, Year ROC 113 (2024)
  • Review Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division: “City Stage” Program Schedule Review (First Half of Year ROC 114/2025)
  • Editorial Committee Member, Arts Criticism (TNUA), Academic Years ROC 113–114 (2024–2025)
  • Jury Member (Music Category), 35th Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts, National Center for Traditional Arts
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Promotion, College of Arts, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
  • Selection Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division: “Year ROC 113 (2024) Summer Children’s Musical Theatre Camp”
  • Review Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division: “City Stage” Ad-hoc Time Slots Review Meeting (First Half of Year ROC 114/2025)
  • Member, Research Proposal Oral Examination Committee, Master’s Program in Leisure & Sport Management, Taipei Municipal University, Academic Year ROC 112 (2023), Semester 2
  • Member, Master’s Degree Examination Committee, Graduate Institute of Arts, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Academic Year ROC 112 (2023), Semester 2
  • Selection Committee Member, “Yuyi Shenyuan—Arts Education Enlightenment Program: Theatre First-Experience Curriculum,” Taipei City Arts Promotion Division, Academic Year ROC 113 (2024)
  • Review Committee Member, National Center for Traditional Arts—Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center: First-Round External Venue Rental Schedule Review, Year ROC 114 (2025)
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Promotion, Department of Chinese, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
  • Judge, “2024 World Music @ Taiwan Showcase”
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Promotion, Department of Traditional Music, National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA)
  • External Reviewer for Promotion of Part-time Faculty, Department of Traditional Music, National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA)
  • External Reviewer for Appointment Qualification of Part-time Faculty, General Education Center, National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA)
  • Committee Member, University Curriculum Committee, National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA), Academic Year ROC 113 (2024)
  • Reviewer, “Teaching Innovation Awards,” National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA), Academic Year ROC 114 (2025)
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Promotion, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)
  • Member, Master’s Degree Examination Committee, Graduate Institute of Arts, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Academic Year ROC 113 (2024), Semester 1
  • External Reviewer, Music Research Journal, College of Music, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), Issue 42
  • Concert Evaluation Committee Member, Taiwan Traditional Orchestra, Year ROC 114 (2025)
  • Review Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division: “Children’s Theatre—First Half of Year ROC 115 (2026) Program Schedule Review”
  • Review Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division—City Stage: “First Half of Year ROC 115 (2026) Program Schedule Review”
  • External Reviewer, Nanhua University Plan to Establish Colleges/Departments/Institutes/Degree Programs, Academic Year ROC 115 (2026)
  • Jury Member (Music Category), 36th Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts, National Center for Traditional Arts
  • Reviewer, Ministry of Education Teaching Practice Research Program, Years ROC 110–114 (2021–2025)
  • External Reviewer for Appointment of Full-time Research Assistant, National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA)
  • Evaluation Committee Member, Yilan County Cultural Affairs Bureau: Performing Arts Activities, Years ROC 114–115 (2025–2026)
  • Reviewer, National Taiwan Ocean University of Technology, Academic Special Topic Plan, Year ROC 115 (2026)
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Promotion (Associate Professor), Department/Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology, Nanhua University
  • Reviewer, University Curriculum Committee, National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA), Academic Year ROC 114 (2025)
  • Jury Member, 3rd “Cloud Stage Awards,” Interdisciplinary Category
  • Review Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division—City Stage: “Second Half of Year ROC 115 (2026) Program Schedule Review Meeting”
  • Review Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division: “Children’s Theatre—Second Half of Year ROC 115 (2026) Program Schedule Review Meeting”
  • Review Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division: “Year ROC 115 (2026) City Stage Creative Selection Review—Drama, Dance, and Interdisciplinary Production Categories”
  • Advisory Member, National Center for Traditional Arts: Year ROC 114 (2025) Taiwan Music Survey Research Project
  • Editorial Board Member, Tsing Hua Journal of Arts, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
  • Peer Reviewer, Arts Review (Yishu Lunheng), Issue 17, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
  • External Reviewer for Faculty Appointment, Hsing Wu University
  • Committee Member, Legal/Regulatory Review and Deliberation Meeting, National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA), Academic Year ROC 114 (2025)
  • Committee Member, Academic Ability Review Committee for Faculty Recruitment Applications, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Xiqu Studies (Xiqu Xuebao), Academic Years ROC 115–116 (2026–2027), National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA)
  • Reviewer, Doctoral Student Qualification Examination, Graduate Institute of Musicology, National Taiwan University (NTU)
  • Oral Examination Committee Member, Master’s Degree Examination, Department of Musicology, National University of Tainan
  • Academic Committee Member, Taiwan Musicology Forum, 2025
  • Reviewer, Student Paper Award, Taiwan Musicology Forum, 2025
  • Review Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division—City Stage: Ad-hoc Time Slots Review Meeting, Year ROC 115 (2026)
  • Review Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division—City Stage: Resident Company Selection Meeting, Year ROC 116 (2027)
  • Review Committee Member, Taipei City Arts Promotion Division: Review Meeting for the “Yuyi Shenyuan—Arts Education Enlightenment Program: Theatre First-Experience Curriculum” (Academic Year ROC 114/2025, Semester 1) Outcomes Report
  • Reviewer, Teaching Community (Faculty Learning Community) Program, National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA), Year ROC 115 (2026)
  • Reviewer, Teaching Innovation Awards, National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA), Year ROC 115 (2026)
  • Review Committee Member, “2026 International Conference on Xiqu Studies,” National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA)
  • Editorial Board Member, Arts Education (bi-monthly), National Taiwan Arts Education Center, Academic Years ROC 115–116 (2026–2027)
  • Feature Topic Curator, Arts Education (bi-monthly), National Taiwan Arts Education Center, Year ROC 116 (2027)
  • Advisory Committee Member, Ministry of Education Government Scholarship Review Board, Years ROC 115–117 (2026–2028)