Yufeng Liu
Bassoon & Saxophone
Selected Ensemble Experiences
-Philharmonic, Chamber, and Concert Orchestras of The New School
- Concert, Philharmonic, and Wind Symphony Orchestras of Carthage College
- Orchestra of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Solo & Chamber Performances
- Solo recitals at The New School and Carthage College
- Hindemith’s Bassoon Sonata at Annual Honor Music Recital
- Chamber works by Martiniů, Klughardt, Muczynski, and others
Masterclasses
- Kathleen McLean (Indiana University, 2024)
- Paul Hanson (Jazz Bassoonist, 2021)
- Lansong Li (Central Conservatory of Music, 2019)
- George Sakakeeny (Eastman School of Music, 2018)
Education Experience
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Mannes School of Music , Master of Music in Instrumental Performance
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Carthage College Bachelor of Arts in Music
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music Bachelor of Arts Program
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Began saxophone at age 6, bassoon at age 12, studied in Xinghai Conservatory.
Selected Performance Experiences
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Summertrio Music Festival | June 2025
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Teaching Assistant, Berkshire High Peaks Festival | July 2025
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Atlantic Music Festival | July–August 2024
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YMCG Music Festival (China) | January 2018
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Saxophone Principal – Yuexiu District Youth Palace & Dongfeng East Primary School Wind Ensemble
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Bassoon Principal – Guangdong Experimental Middle School Wind & Symphony Orchestras
Competitions & Awards
- 2025 American Protégé International Woodwinds and Brass Competition
- 2023 Term Honors, Dean’s List – Carthage College
- 2017 1st Prize – South China 9th Wind & Percussion Solo Invitational (High School Bassoon)
- 2012 1st Prize – Yuexiu District School Arts Festival Instrumental Competition (Saxophone)
- 2011 Diamond Award – 5th Hong Kong International Youth Arts Festival (Saxophone)
- 2009 1st Prize – South China 2nd Wind & Percussion Solo Invitational (Elementary Saxophone)
- 2008 Gold Award – 9th Hong Kong International Youth “Golden Bauhinia” Art Competition (Saxophone)