David, Shi-Wei Lin
Assistant Professor, Department of Music, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Adjunct Professor, University College Fairview, Malaysia
Founder, Artistic Director, Taichung Philharmonic Winds and Youth Winds
Education:
· Bachelor of Music, National Taiwan College of Arts
· Artist Diploma in Performance, Hochschule für Musik Detmold, Germany
· Assistant Professor Certificate Number: 142385
Professional Experience:
· Principal Clarinet, Brandenburg Youth Symphony Orchestra, Germany
· Principal Clarinet, Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO)
· Principal Clarinet, Taipei Youth Wind Ensemble
· Assistant Principal Clarinet, Taipei Symphony Orchestra
· Principal Clarinet, Taiwan Ministry of National Defense Demonstration Band and Symphony Orchestra
· Principal Clarinet, National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra Wind Ensemble
· Selmer (Paris) Clarinet Artist
· Yamaha Clarinet Artist
Some of the modules David Lin teaches at the Department of Music, National Chiayi University includes:
· Solo Performance (Clarinet Major)
· Wind Ensemble Repertoire and Performance
· Advanced Instrumental Techniques
· Chamber Music (Woodwind)
· Orchestral Repertoire and Interpretation
· Music Education and Outreach (Winds)
· Contemporary Music and Interpretation
· Winds Instrument Techniques and Pedagogy
Invited / Guest Solo Performances:
· Presented 11 solo recitals since returning to Taiwan (2002-2023)
· Collaborated with renowned orchestras both domestically and internationally:
· Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra, Germany
· Asian Youth Orchestra
· National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra
· Taipei Symphony Orchestra
· Hong Kong SAR Government Music Office Youth Wind Band
· Taipei Youth Symphonic Winds
Music Education and Leadership:
· Conducted Band and orchestras on various international tours:
o National Chiayi University Wind Ensemble
§ Japan 2007, Singapore 2012, Hong Kong 2014
o Taichung Tamyang Elementary school Wind Ensemble
§ Guangzhou, China 2007, Singapore 2011, Japan 2012 & 2018, Malaysia 2016
o Taiwan Taichung Philharmonic Tanzi Youth Orchestra
§ Singapore 2014, Australia 2015
o Taichung Shang-An Elementary school wind Ensemble
§ Malaysia 2008.
Achievements & Accolades:
· 41-time Winner (Gold with Honors) of Taiwan National Student Music Competitions (organized by Taiwan Ministry of Education)
· First Prize, National Taiwan Academy of Arts Concerto Competition.
· Third Prize, National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra International Clarinet Competition.
· Founder of Taichung Philharmonic Wind Orchestra (professional wind ensemble) in 2011 and Taichung Tanzi Youth Wind Orchestra in 2016
· Presented new compositions and conducted at the 2011 World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) Conference (Chia-Yi, Taiwan 2011)
· Achieved gold and silver awards in the 2012 and 2014 Singapore International Band Festival respectively
· Secured the first place in the B division of the 2015 and 2016 Chiayi International Wind Band competition.
· Conducted and organizer in the 2014 and 2015 Chiayi City Government Youth Band Festivals
· Instructed the Hong Kong Summer Orchestra in 2016 and 2018
· Conducted the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Youth Music Camp Wind Orchestra in 2018
· Appointed as conductor of Hong Kong Ying Wah Primary School Advanced Wind Orchestra in 2019 - 2020
· Selected to represent Taiwan (Department of Music, National Chiayi University) at the 2024 World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) Conference in Korea.
Professional Engagements:
· Invited multiple times to conduct masterclasses and serve as adjudicator:
o United States
o Thailand
o Singapore
o Hong Kong
Notable Collaborations:
David has established a reputation for collaboration with esteemed international musicians, enhancing the global resonance of his musical endeavors. Notable partnerships include:
Japanese Composers:
• Daisuke Shimizu, prominent Japanese wind ensemble composer.
• Kyosuke Yagisawa, renowned composer in the Japanese wind ensemble genre.
Conductors:
• Yasuhiko Shiozawa, the inaugural conductor of the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra.
• Robert Ambrose, Conducting Professor at Georgia State University, USA.
Distinguished Musicians from Taiwan:
• Oboe virtuoso Professor Liu Rong-Yi.
• Accomplished pianists Ding Xin-Ru, Yang Qian-Ying, Lai Li-Jun, Chen Guan-Yu.
• Percussionist Lin You-Lun.
International Guests:
• James Thompson, esteemed Professor at the Eastman School of Music, USA
• Kei Ito, Principal Clarinetist of NHK Symphony Orchestra, Japan
• Professor Liu Zi-Ming, Brass Instructor at Lesbrbridge University, Canada
• Takeshi Hidaka, French Horn Professor at Tokyo University of the Arts, Japan
• Robert Dick, Flute Professor at City University of New York, USA
• Adam Frey, accomplished Euphonium Soloist
• Hong Kong YAMAHA trumpet artist Fung Ka-Hing
• Kojin Mitsumitsu, Principal Trombone of the NHK Symphony Orchestra, Japan
• Jun Minami, Principal Tuba of the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra, Japan
• Bastien Baumet, Besson Artist, distinguished soloist
• Alexis Demailly, Principal Cornet of Opéra national de Paris
• Wang Ming-Zhe, Clarinet Professor at Michigan State University, USA
Music Direction and Conducting:
· Artistic Consultant of Fengdong Junior Wind Ensemble, Tanzi Junior Wind Ensemble, Tanyang Elementary Wind Ensemble, Shang'an Elementary Wind Ensemble.
· Guest Adjudicator of Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows - Symphonic Band Contest.
Other Accomplishments:
· Founder of 2014 and 2015 Chiayi City Government Youth Band Festivals.
· Chiayi International Wind Band Competition
· Chiayi International Wind Band Festival
· Assist Taiwan Ministry of Education to implement music education project (community service)
· Established a bilateral academic relationship between National Chiayi University in Taiwan and the Georgia State University in the United States.
· Established a bilateral academic relationship between the Department of Music of National Chiayi University in Taiwan and the Department of Music of the University of Lethbridge in Canada.