Recent graduate of the DePaul University and Northwestern University, Liu had received his postgraduate education in Chicago for the last six years with performance certificates and master’s degree respectively. During his studies, Liu had received numerous scholarships including Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dances Fund (overseas).

Liu frequently appeared with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra as substitute bassoonist, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago as Associate member. In addition, Liu made appearance in music festivals such as National orchestral institute, Texas music festival, Brevard Music Centre and Youth Music Culture Guangdong with Mr. Yo-Yo Ma serving as Artistic Director.

Liu had served as a freelance bassoonist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra between 2015 to 2016, and a member of the 24th and 25th Asian Youth Orchestra.

Beside the orchestral experiences, Liu also participated in a professional opera production “Carmen” by the Florentine Opera Company in Milwaukee on March 2020 and the ICA Chamber Orchestra on their collaboration with the Tower Chorale on March 2020 as well.

In addition, Liu expressed deep interest in theory and keyboard harmony. During his study, he served as TA in theory classes across multiple institutions and printing teaching ranging from grade school to university level.

Credentials: M.Mus., B.Mus.