In addition to vocal and instrumental areas, pianist ISHAN WANG is also interested in orchestral music. She is now the principal keyboardist in the Richardson Symphony Orchestra in both Classical and Pops series. Ishan believes music is a platform for sharing joy and love. Her enthusiasm for collaborative music comes from the work itself and the connection between other artists; embracing everyone’s difference and providing positive communication toward people in order to shape a better partnership. Ishan has performed in numerous concerts, competitions, and festivals in Taiwan and the United States. Recently, she performed Mendelssohn’s Double Concerto for violin and piano with UNT Symphony Orchestra and she performed in concerts at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Kaufman Music Center in New York. Ishan also won the 2nd Prize for Ensemble in Music International Grand Prix Competition. Born and raised in Taiwan, Ishan completed her master’s degree in piano performance from the University of Taipei in Taiwan and her master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the University of North Texas. Ishan is currently pursuing her doctoral degree at the University of North Texas under Steven Harlos and Elvia Puccinelli. She is served as a graduate teaching assistant in Collaborative Piano. She also maintains a private teaching studio in Richardson, Texas.