Faculty

Dr. Huixian Wu

Music
Office:
Andrews 1

Dr. Huixian Wu has performed widely as a solo and chamber musician at the Brancaleoni International Music Festival in Italy, the Gijón International Piano Festival in Spain, Carnegie Hall in USA, Suiyuan Music Hall in China, and at numerous academic institutions as a guest artist. Her artistic mission centers on expression, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Through her performances, Dr. Wu seeks to rejuvenate existing musical expressions and foster connections beyond traditional music boundaries.

As a pianist, Dr. Wu has been recognized with numerous awards, including first prizes in the Charleston International Music Competition and the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition. Her research and performance work continue to shape the evolving landscape of music, drawing on both Western Classical traditions and contemporary innovations.

She has presented at College Music Society (CMS) conferences and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) conferences at state and national levels.

Dr. Wu is an accomplished pianist and educator, currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Music/Keyboard at Talladega College. She earned her Doctor of Music in Piano Performance from Florida State University and holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance, along with a Post-Bachelor Certification in Historical Keyboard Performance, from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.