About

Rebecca Wu is an accomplished pianist and horn player, holding dual master’s degrees in Piano and Horn Performance from Northern Illinois University. She currently serves as a Collaborative Pianist at Colgate University, working with faculty and students in choral, vocal, and instrumental performances. Additionally, she teaches piano and horn at the YMCA of Central New York and serves as a Pianist, Organist, and Choir Director at First Baptist Church, where she fosters community engagement through music education and performance.

Work Experience

Pianist/Organist/Choir Director, First Baptist Church (Nov 2024-present)
Piano Instructor, YMCA of Central New York (Oct 2024-present)
Collaborative Pianist/Orchestral Horn Musician, Colgate University (Sep 2024-present)
Piano Instructor, Da Capo Music Studio (March 2023-Aug 2024)
Pianist, St. James Catholic Church (Jan 2022-Aug 2024)
Graduate Assistant in collaborative piano, Northern Illinois University School of Music (2022-2024)
Piano Accompanist for the Ballet and Tap class, Northern Illinois University Theatre & Dance (2022-2024)
Administrative Assistant, Taiwan Excellence Music Open Competition (2014-2017)
Piano and Music Theory Instructor, Taiwan Music Institute (2015-2020)
Tutor of Piano and Music Theory, Private Lessons (2009-2024)

Collaborative Piano Experience

University Choir, “Homeward Bound” (March 2025)
Choir Tour, “Joint Concert with the University of Pennsylvania Glee Club” (March 2025)
Vocal/Instrumental Students, “Luncheon Musicale” (March 2025)
University Choir, “Colgate University Family Weekend and Holiday Concert” (Oct-Dec 2024)
Vocal/Instrumental Students, “Colgate University Performances/Degree Recitals” (Sept-Dec 2024)
Steelpan, “National YoungArts Competition Recording Project”, 1st Place (Sept 2024)
String Quintet and Trumpet, “Dmitri Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.1 Op.35” (April 2024)
Steelpan, “Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition”, 1st Place (March 2024)
Steelpan, “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition”, 1st Place (Feb 2024)
Brass, “Northern Illinois University Faculty Recital” (April 2023)
Steelpan, “Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition”, Honorable Mention (Jan 2023)
All Instruments, “Northern Illinois University 18-20 Degree Recitals”, each semester (Oct 2022-May 2024)
Principal Horn of Chicago Symphony Orchestra, “Horn Masterclass” (Sept 2022)
Strings, “Dekalb High School Concerto Competition” (Oct 2021)
Woodwinds, “Clinton Middle School Concerto Competition” (Feb 2021)
Orchestral/Traditional Instruments, “Universities, High Schools, Middle Schools, Elementary Schools Competitions/Juries/Performances” (Jan 2009-May 2024)

Invited Performances

College Choir, “Hamilton College Holiday Concert” (Dec 2024)
Featured Pianist, “The University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Jade Chinese Chamber Music, "Spring Series, ”Blossoms of Spring” (May 2024)
Electric Pianist, “Northern Illinois University New Music Festival Composition, “Mouths of Deceit” (Nov 2023)
Pianist, “Northern Illinois University Philharmonic, "Concerto Competition Winners Concert” (Oct 2023)
Pianist and Celesta Player, “Northern Illinois University Philharmonic Operas, The Medium” and “Amelia” (April 2023)
Fourth Horn of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, “Horn Masterclass” (Feb 2023)
Principal Horn of Omaha Symphony, “NIU Horn Faculty Recital” (Nov 2022)
Pianist, “St. James Catholic Church, "Wedding Ceremony” (Oct 2022)
Pianist, “Northern Illinois University Wind Ensemble, "International Tuba Euphonium Association, Regional Conference” (May 2022)
Pianist, “Northern Illinois University Wind Ensemble Concert Series” (Jan 2021-Dec 2023)
Pianist, “Northern Illinois University Wind Ensemble, "Indiana Music Education Association” (Jan 2021)
Pianist, “National Taipei University of Education Wind Symphony, "Hsinchu High School Joint Concert” (Jun 2019)

Masterclass Accompaniments

Melanie Cottle, Former Section Horn of Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Horn Masterclass (April 2024)
Pedro Díaz, The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, English Horn/Oboe Masterclass (Feb 2024)
Christian Lindberg and Roland Pöntinen, World-Renowned Duo Trombone and Pianist, Trombone and Piano Masterclass (Jan 2024)
Rachel Hockenberry, Horn Professor of Illinois State University, Horn Masterclass (April 2023)
Robert Danforth, Principal Horn of Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Horn Masterclass (Feb 2023)
David Cooper, Associate Principal Horn of LA Phil/Former Principal of Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Horn Masterclass (Sep 2022)
Matthew Ernst, Principal Trumpet of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Trumpet Masterclass (Oct 2023)
Thomas Rolfs, Principal Trumpet of Boston Symphony, Trumpet Masterclass (March 2023)
Tage Larsen, Section Trumpet of Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Trumpet Masterclass (March 2023)
Michael Sachs, Principal Trumpet of The Cleveland Orchestra, trumpet Masterclass (March 2022)
Shanyse Strickland, Horn and Flute Freelancer, Horn Masterclass (Feb 2022)
Gregory Flint, Horn Professor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee , Horn Masterclass (Jan 2021)

Awards and Acknowledgements

First Prize, “BACH International Music Competition”, Gda ́nsk, Poland (2025)
First Prize, “Classical Music Stars International Music Competition”, Gda ́nsk, Poland (2025)
Winner, “Horn Studio 1st, 2nd, 3rd Annual Scale Challenge”, Northern Illinois University (2022-2024)
Honorable Mention for Best Collaborative Pianist, “Fall’22, Fall’23 Concerto Competition”, Northern Illinois University (2022, 2023)
Selected Hornist, “Horn Masterclass, Principal Horn of Chicago Symphony Orchestra”, Northern Illinois University (2022)
Two-year Graduate Assistantship/ Full Tuition Waiver/Accompaniment scholarships, “Master of Music in Piano Performance”, Northern Illinois University, (2022-2024)
Full Tuition Waiver, “Master of Music in Horn Performance”, Northern Illinois University, (2020-2024)
Selected Hornist, “Horn Masterclass, Solo Horn of Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra”, Beijing International Horn Festival (2017)
Highest Honor, “National University Music Admission Audition”, Taipei (2015)
2nd Place, “Taipei City Horn Competition, Ministry of Education”, Taipei (2014)
1st Place, “Taipei City Woodwind Quintet Competition, Ministry of Education”, Taipei (2013)
2nd Place, “Taipei City Piano Competition, Ministry of Education”, Taipei (2012)
Highest Honor, “High School Music Class Admission Exam”, Taipei (2012)
2nd Place out of 500 Piano Candidates, “High School Music Class Admission Exam”, Taipei (2012)
1st Place, “Taipei City Piano Competition, Ministry of Education”, Taipei (2010)

Orchestral Horn Performance & Ensemble Collaborations

Hornist, “Colgate University Orchestra Concert Series, “The Captivating Cello” (Feb 2025)
Featured Pianist, “The University of Chicago Jade Chinese Chamber Music, "Concert Series, ”Butterfly Lovers” (April 2024)
Horn Quartet and Choir, “Northern Illinois University Brass Concert” (Dec 2023)
Special Guest Conductor, “Northern Illinois University Wind Ensemble, "NIU 2nd Annual Conducting Symposium” (Nov 2023)
Horn Choir, “Northern Illinois University Brass Concert” (April 2023)
Brass Choir and Horn Quartet, “Northern Illinois University Brass and Choir Holiday Concert” (Dec 2022)
Trio Project, “Northern Illinois University Symposium Recital, "Someone to watch over me by George Gershwin” (Oct 2022)
Hornist, “Northern Illinois University Wind Ensemble, "International Tuba Euphonium Association, Regional Conference” (May 2022)
Hornist, “Northern Illinois University Philharmonic Concerto Competition Winners Concert” (April 2022)
Mozart Horn and String Quintet, “Northern Illinois University Brass Convocation and Chamber Concert” (Feb 2022)
Hornist, “Northern Illinois University Philharmonic Holiday Concert” (Dec 2021)
Alto Hornist, “Northern Illinois University Banda (Originally from New York City), "Cultural Festivals and Annual Concerts” (Sept 2021-May 2022)
Hornist, “Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra Concert Series” (May 2021)
Hornist, "Rockford Symphony Orchestra-Carnegie Hall Concert Recording Project “The Orchestra Sings” (April 2021)
Hornist, “Northern Illinois University Philharmonic Concerto Competition Winners Concert” (Feb 2021)
Hornist, “Northern Illinois University Wind Ensemble, "Indiana Music Education Association” (Jan 2021)
Brass Quintet, “Northern Illinois University Annual Concert” (Dec 2020)
Horn Quintet and Octet, “Northern Illinois University Chamber Concert Series” (Sept 2020)
Hornist, “Northern Illinois University Philharmonic Concerto Competition Winners Concert” (Feb 2020)
Brass Quintet, “Northern Illinois University Holiday Concert” (Dec 2019)
Hornist, “Taipei Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music-Taipei Government Hall, Vogue Fashion Night Out” (Oct 2018)
Principal Hornist, “National Taiwan University Symphony Orchestra Tour Concerts, “Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5” (July 2018-Aug 2018)
Hornist, “National Taipei University of Education 120th Anniversary Celebration Concert, National Concert Hall” (Nov 2017)
Alumni Hornist, “The Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University 70th Anniversary Celebration Concert, National Concert Hall” (March 2017)
Hornist, “Taipei Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Annual Concert Series” (Dec 2016-May 2018)
Hornist, “YinQi Sumphony Orchestra and Chorus Cultural Concerts” (Sept 2016-Sept 2017)

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