Professor Shu-Jiun Huang
Department of Music, National University of Tainan (NUTN)

Education

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Manhattan School of Music, New York, USA

Master of Music in Piano Performance, Manhattan School of Music, New York, USA

Courses and Research Areas

Special Topics in Music Research

Performance Anxiety Studies

Piano Performance

Chamber Music

Piano Pedagogy

Studies in Piano Literature

Accompaniment Techniques (Collaborative Piano)

Analytical Interpretation of Piano Works

Professional Experience

Honorary Professor, University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA (2018)

Visiting Artist, University of Central Arkansas, USA (2015, 2018)

Visiting Artist, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico (2018)

Visiting Scholar, East China Normal University, Shanghai (2015)

Visiting Scholar, Soochow University, Suzhou (2014)

Adjunct Lecturer, National University of Tainan

Academic Publications & Research Achievements

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2000). On Performance Anxiety

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2000). Interpretation of Piano Performance: A Study on “An Evening of Beethoven’s Classical Sonatas”

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2000). NSC Grant Final Report – Study on Performance Anxiety in Gifted Music Students (I): Analysis of Types, Prevalence, and Related Factors

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2001). NSC Grant Final Report – Study on Performance Anxiety in Gifted Music Students (II): Effects of Anxiety Management Training for Pianists and Violinists

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2002). Study on Performance Anxiety in Gifted Music Students (II): Effects of Anxiety Management Training (Journal of Elementary Education Research)

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2003). NSC Technical Report – Performance Anxiety in Gifted Music Students (I)

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2003). NSC Technical Report – Performance Anxiety Management and Its Effects (II)

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2004). Related Studies on Music Majors and Performance Anxiety

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2005). Exploring the Relationship Between Performance Anxiety and Piano Teaching

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2005). Performance Anxiety of Music Majors (NUTN Journal, Vol. 39, No.1)

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2006). A Study on Liszt’s “Années de Pèlerinage”: Performance Techniques and Musical Expression

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2008). Application of Schenkerian Analysis in Piano Pedagogy: Bach’s “Prelude in C Major” and Chopin’s “Polonaise-Fantaisie Op.61” (Taichung University of Education)

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2009). Beethoven’s Sonata “Appassionata” and Its Use in General Music Appreciation Courses (Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science)

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2009). Interpretive Study of Schubert’s Late Piano Sonatas (Gong Xue Publishing)

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2009). Schnabel’s Ideas on Piano Performance and Teaching (Gong Xue Publishing)

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2009). Scriabin’s Piano Sonatas: Performance Techniques and Musical Expression (Gong Xue Publishing)

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2009). Structure and Texture in Scriabin’s Late Piano Sonatas (Gong Xue Publishing)

Huang, Shu-Jiun (2011). A Study on Piano Tone in Liszt’s Works (Journal of Arts, NUTN, Vol. 4)

Major Performances (Selected Highlights)

(Note: Complete chronology includes over 70 solo, chamber, and collaborative concerts from 1992–2023 across Taiwan, USA, Mexico, and China.)

1992–1996 – Solo and chamber recitals at Chimei Museum, Tainan Cultural Center, National Cheng Kung University, etc.

1998 – “Spiritual Journey” Piano Recital Tour – National Recital Hall (Taipei), Kaohsiung Cultural Center, Tainan Cultural Center.

1999 – “An Evening of Beethoven’s Classical Sonatas” – National University of Tainan

2000 – “Chopin: Love and Sorrow” Solo Recital – NUTN

2004 – Mozart Piano Concerto with Orchestra – NUTN Anniversary Concert

2005 – “Visiting Liszt” Piano Recital; “Trio in Harmony” with chamber ensemble – Tainan City Government & NUTN

2007–2009 – Series of chamber music and solo recitals, including Beethoven and Romantic programs at Chimei Museum & NUTN

2011–2014 – Programs: “Listening to Dreams,” “Songs in Spring,” “Very Classical,” “Rational and Sensual” — performed across Taiwan including Penghu and Old England Manor

2015–2016 – Faculty Exchange Concerts with University of Central Arkansas; collaborations in China (ECNU, Shanghai); “Tainan Arts Festival” dual piano concerts

2018–2019 – Performances in Mexico (UNAM); joint concerts with UCA faculty at Taipei City University & NUTN

2020–2021 – “Love & Passion” chamber series; “Ghost and Pulse – Beethoven”

2023 – Solo Recital at NUTN 2023 Faculty Art Season