DMA Candidate in Saxophone Performance

University of Washington School of Music

Education

University of Washington – School of Music

Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance (ABD)

Master of Music in Saxophone Performance

Capital Normal University – School of Music & School of Environmental Science

Master of Education in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Science in Geography

Biography

Chen Wang is a doctoral candidate (ABD) in Saxophone Performance at the University of Washington School of Music, where he also earned his Master of Music degree under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Brockman. He previously completed a Master of Education in Music and dual bachelor’s degrees in Music and Geography at Capital Normal University in Beijing, studying under renowned music educator Professor Zheng Li. His academic training combines a strong foundation in music performance, education theory, and interdisciplinary research.

As a versatile saxophonist and dedicated educator, Wang has performed extensively across China, the United States, and Europe. He has appeared as a featured soloist with the University of Washington Symphony Orchestra and Choral Arts Northwest, and has toured nationally and internationally with the UW Wind Ensemble. He has been invited to present performances and masterclasses at renowned institutions including Tsinghua University, Sichuan University, and Xi’an Conservatory of Music. From 2021 to 2024, Wang held the position of Principal Saxophonist with the Seattle Wind Symphony, playing a key role in the ensemble’s artistic development.

Wang is actively engaged in music education, adjudication, and arts leadership. He was appointed Saxophone Solo Adjudicator for the 2025 Washington State Solo & Ensemble Contest, one of the most prestigious music competitions officially hosted by the State of Washington. He served as a 2024 All-State Band Selection Judge through the Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA), and was recently appointed Saxophone Ensemble Coach at Newport High School. Internationally, he contributes as a board member and artistic advisor to the World Harmonies Foundation, supporting the growth of global music competitions and educational outreach.

Wang’s students have achieved notable success in national and international competitions, including American Protégé, the Russian Composer Competition, the Performing Arts Festival of the Eastside, and Washington State All-State. He is deeply committed to pedagogy, having participated in China’s National Teacher Training Program (Guopei), where he led workshops on music technology integration. His graduate thesis on music education earned First Prize in the Graduate Paper Competition hosted by the Music Branch of the Chinese Society of Education.

Outside the classroom, Wang is committed to community service through music. After the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China, he volunteered in disaster-affected areas, offering music instruction to students as part of the broader educational recovery effort.