Prof. Dan Wu is a Jury member for the International Piano & Organ Competition of Festival 4 Arts. She is Organ Associate Professor at Shanghai Conservatory of Music and Vice President, Shanghai Branch — American Organists Association

Academic Profile

Dan Wu is an internationally respected organist, educator, and artistic leader. She serves as Organ Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Instruments & Percussion at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and as Vice President of the Shanghai Branch of the American Organists Association. Her work bridges performance excellence, academic research, and international cultural exchange.

Education and Artistic Formation

Dan Wu received her foundational training at the Attached Middle School of Shenyang Conservatory of Music (1992–1998) in China.

In 2002, she began her academic career as an organ teacher in the Modern Percussion Instrument Department of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

From 2008 to 2010, she pursued advanced studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, earning a Master of Music (MMus) degree.

In 2020, she was awarded a prestigious scholarship from the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and continued her professional development at the Stuttgart School of Music and Performing Arts in Germany, studying under Professor Ludger Lohmann.

Performance Career

Dan Wu has performed extensively as a soloist and accompanist in leading concert venues across China, including:

• National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Beijing
• Forbidden City Concert Hall, Beijing
• Gulangyu Concert Hall
• Henan Art Center
• He Luting Concert Hall
• Shanghai Oriental Art Center

She has also contributed to media and cultural outreach, performing organ music for an organ documentary produced by Shanghai Oriental TV Station.

Pedagogy and Student Success

A dedicated mentor, Dan Wu has guided numerous outstanding students who have won international competition awards. Many of her students have continued their studies in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, reflecting her strong impact on global music education.

In recognition of her teaching excellence, she has received:

• Shanghai Conservatory President Award
• Outstanding Teacher Award

Leadership and Artistic Development

After returning from overseas in 2010, Dan Wu committed herself to advancing organ education and development projects in China. She has played a key role in shaping the national organ scene by planning and organizing major initiatives, including:

• Shanghai Conservatory of Music International Organ Art Week
• Organ Academic Forum

Her leadership has strengthened professional exchange and promoted the growth of organ performance and scholarship in the region.

Chapter 6 — Publications and Research

In 2023, Dan Wu translated and published the Chinese edition of Organ Technique: Modern and Early, contributing significantly to organ pedagogy and scholarly resources for Chinese-speaking musicians.

Role in the 6th International Piano & Organ Online Competition

As a Jury Member of the 6th International Piano & Organ Online Competition, Dan Wu brings her international experience, artistic insight, pedagogical excellence, and deep commitment to organ music. Her presence on the jury ensures high artistic standards, fairness, and meaningful evaluation for emerging performers worldwide.