VIC FIRTH ARTIST
Wan-Chun Liao

Wan-Chun Liao was born in Taiwan and received her BA degree with concentrations in Music Performance (percussion and piano) and Education from the National Taiwan Normal University. In August 1995, she received a teaching assistantship as a graduate student at the Ohio University where she received her Master of Arts with a concentration in Percussion Performance in 1998.

Liao's professional performing experience includes work as a percussionist with the Taipei Ju Percussion Group (JPG), one of Taiwan's premiere performing ensembles. During ten years with the JPG, she performed in over 700 concerts throughout Asia, Europe and the United States.

A member of the Vic Firth Education Team, Wan-Chun Liao has taught percussion and percussion ensembles at the University of Miami, Ohio University, National Taipei University of Arts and the Tai-Chung Normal University.

Currently an adjunct faculty member at the University of Miami Frost School of Music and the New World School of the Arts, Wan-Chun Liao received her doctorate in Musical Arts and Percussion Performance from the University of Miami in 2005.

PERFORMANCE SPOTLIGHT

 VIDEO
  Wan-Chun performs Ney Rosauro's "Concerto #2 for Marimba, 2nd Movement" with the University of Miami Percussion Ensemble.
 AUDIO
  Liao performs Keiko Abe's Prism Rhapsody with the University of Miami Symphonic Orchestra
 
Wan-Chun Liao’s mallets of choice:
  For Marimba:  
M221B
Soft. For rich bass and well defined fundamental in the lower register. With birch shafts. L=16 3/4”
   
M222B
Medium Soft. Produces a warm and round sound while maintaining clear articulation. With birch shafts. L=16 3/4”
   
M223B
Medium Hard. A versatile and general mallet that produces full and natural sound throughout the entire keyboard. With birch shafts. L=16 3/4”
   
M224B
Hard. Cuts well, but still maintains a pure fundamental sound. With birch shafts. L=16 3/4”
  For Vibraphone:  
M225
Soft. Designed specifically for the low register of the extended range vibraphone.
L = 15 3/4"
M226
Medium. For full and extremely rich sound throughout the keyboard.
L = 15 3/4"
M227
Hard. A heavier mallet that provides more articulation and is ideal for large halls.
L = 15 3/4"
  Hybrid:  
M228
General. An all purpose mallet for rich, full sound on any keyboard.
L = 16 1/4"
M229
Very Hard. A very articulate and extremely powerful mallet.
L = 16 1/4"
 
Ney Rosauro Symphonic Signature Stick
A versatile, multi-purpose snare drum stick featuring an elongated tip with increased surface area for enhanced sound quality. A long taper provides excellent rebound, while a slight taper towards the butt enhances the balance. Excellent for concert playing as well as for drum set. In hickory.
L = 17.56"; Dia. = .600';