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Born and raised in Taiwan, Tracy Yang has established herself as a composer, musician, and cross-discipline artist in New York City. Recognized with the Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize among many other awards, she's also been honored with grants from respected institutions like New Music USA, New York Foundation for the Arts, and Pathways to Jazz. She has worked with esteemed ensembles such as the BMI/New York Jazz Orchestra, The Army Jazz Ambassadors, and the Taipei Jazz Orchestra. In addition to her musical accomplishments, Yang's expertise extends to the dance world, where she contributes to many renowned dance institutions, including Martha Graham, ABT, Limón, and Paul Taylor. Her jazz quartet EP, "The 217 Diaries", debuted in 2021, setting the stage for her eagerly awaited jazz orchestra album, "OR", to be released in August 2024.

Composer Spotlight

May 9, 2026

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Miho Hazama

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‘Live Life This Day’: Composing Music Inspired By Another Writer

Erica Seguine

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Listening Session

May 3, 2026

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Ed Neumeister

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Daniel Jamieson

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Mini-Lesson

April 30, 2026

Presenting Artist(s)

Miho Hazama

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Preparing To Conduct Your Large Ensemble Piece

Daniel Jamieson

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Composer Spotlight

April 29, 2026

Presenting Artist(s)

Remy Le Boeuf

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Approaches to Arranging: How And When To Make A Song Your Own

Miho Hazama

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Listening Session

April 26, 2026

Presenting Artist(s)

John Sturino

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Erica Seguine

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Mini-Lesson

April 21, 2026

Presenting Artist(s)

Ed Neumeister

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Incorporating Elements From Other Musical Traditions

Daniel Jamieson

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Composer Spotlight

April 19, 2026

Presenting Artist(s)

Daniel Hersog

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"'How Many Roads': Reimagining The Familiar"

Chelsea McBride

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