BIOGRAPHY
Chenguang "Edmond" Wang is Trumpet Instructor at the University of Virginia and Interim Principal Trumpet of the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra. He balances a multifaceted career as a performer, educator, and musical collaborator across international stages and academic settings.
Before joining the faculty at UVA, Edmond served as Associate Principal Trumpet (Acting Principal) with the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra and continues as Guest Principal Trumpet with the Macau Orchestra. His orchestral experience includes performances with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, and Michigan Chamber Players. As a chamber musician, he is currently a member of the University of Michigan Faculty Brass Quintet.
Beyond traditional classical settings, Edmond has appeared on China Central Television, recorded for WBAL's "Season to Celebrate" holiday program, and contributed to new year gala projects for Bilibili, one of China's largest media platforms with more than 100 million daily active users. His commercial work includes recording the promotional theme for the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games and Hangzhou International Music Festival.
A dedicated educator, Edmond maintains teaching positions at both the University of Virginia and the University of Michigan's music education department. His teaching approach emphasizes strong fundamentals while nurturing each student's unique musical voice. His students have earned placements at prestigious institutions including the Peabody Conservatory, Arizona State University, and the Tianjin Juilliard School.
In 2018, he founded Shanghai Musika Education and Technology Co., Ltd., which provides consulting services to students pursuing international music education opportunities.
Edmond's educational journey includes a Bachelor of Music from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, where he received the Grace Clagett Ranney Prize in Chamber Music; a Master of Music from the University of Georgia; and he is currently completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Michigan. His primary teachers include Robert Sullivan, Philip Smith, and Josef Burgstaller.
Beyond his primary roles, Edmond maintains an active presence in the broader musical community. He serves as a competition adjudicator, including for the National Trumpet Competition. He also gives masterclasses around the world.
Through orchestral performances, chamber music initiatives, educational leadership, and community engagement, Edmond exemplifies a thoughtful approach to musical artistry that bridges Eastern and Western classical traditions while nurturing the next generation of musicians.