Dr. Yingzhou Hu
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Dr. Yingzhou Hu serves as an Assistant Professor and the Coordinator of Piano Studies at Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA. Renowned for extensive performance as a recitalist, concerto soloist, and collaborative artist across the United States, Asia, Africa, and Europe. His notable solo piano performances include appearances at Carnegie Hall in March 2017 and November 2021. Appointed by Governor DeWine, Dr. Hu held the honor of being the resident artist at the Governor's residence from 2019 to 2022.
Dr. Hu holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Capital University, a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Ohio State University, where he studied with Tianshu Wang, Jeffrey Cohen, Alexandre Moutouzkine, and Carolina Hong.
Dr. Hu's excellence in academia and performance is recognized by The Ohio State University with the Graduate Achievement Award. He is a laureate of the Golden Classical International Music, American Protégé International Piano Competitions, and the Karen Jean Foster Keyboard Competition. He has performed as a soloist with notable orchestras, including the Wind Symphony of Ohio State University, Ohio Dominican University, The Ohio State University, Ohio Blind School, Clark Atlanta University, and the Atlanta University Center.
In 2022, Dr. Hu was honored with the Steinway & Sons Top Teacher Award of the Year.
Reflecting his dedication to pedagogy, his appointments as visiting piano faculty at the Peabody
Institute of Johns Hopkins University and collaborative piano faculty at Ohio Dominican
University. He is a frequent guest lecturer presented at the Music Teachers National Association
and abroad in China on topics such as African-American Women Composers, Young Pianist's
Career Development, and Classical and Jazz Exploring of Nikolai Kapustin. As the Assistant
Director of the Franz Liszt International Piano Festival and Competition, Dr. Hu demonstrates
his commitment to fostering musical excellence. His service to the community included being an
Organist at Riverside United Methodist Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus, OH, and
Union Lutheran Church, Leesville, SC.
Dr. Hu's dedication to music education is evident through his active participation in the
Music Teachers National Association, the Georgia Music Teachers Association, and the Atlanta
Music Teachers Association. He has held positions as Secretary and Certification Chair of the
Atlanta Music Teachers Association. Chairing in Strings and Instrumental Concerto Audition
and Composition Competition of GMTA/MTNA.
His exceptional teaching record is demonstrated by the number of students who have won
national and international competitions, including the Shanghai International Youth Piano
Competition, China, Charleston International Music Competition, and OMTA/GMTA
competitions, Ohio/ Georgia Federation of Music Clubs. His college piano graduates have been
admitted to prestigious institutions such as the Peabody Institute, Eastman School of Music,
Manhattan School of Music, and The Ohio State University.
Having adjudicated in numerous national and international competitions, Dr. Hu has
served as a judge at the Shanghai International Youth Piano Competition, Young Ludwig
International Music Competition, Piano Wave on Gulangyu Island International Youth Piano
Competition, Ohio Federation of Music Competition, Ohio Music Teacher Association State
Competitions, Georgia Music Teacher Association State Piano Audition/Competitions, Southeast
Young Artist Piano Competition, and the RIPC Atlanta Piano Competition. His membership in
professional organizations such as OFMC, OMTA, GMTA, and the American Liszt Society
member.
The United States has recognized Dr. Hu's exceptional talent and international standing
by awarding him the "Extraordinary Ability in Arts" permanent residency, a distinction reserved
for individuals who have reached the pinnacle of their field.