Ay-Laung Wang

Ay-Laung Wang is an active recitalist whose superb musicianship, excellent technique, and great personal charm make her a favourite with audiences and congregations wherever she performs.

Ay-Laung graduated from Trinity Western University where she excelled in her piano and conducting studies. While at Trinity Western University, she served with great distinction as special assistant conductor to the TWU choirs. She continued her studies at UBC with Edward Norman receiving a Masters of Music with top standing in organ performance. She also holds performer and teacher ARCT diplomas from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto.

Ay-Laung is a musician with a wide range of accomplishments. She has conducted the largest Taiwanese choir in Vancouver with great success. She has pleased thousands of people at many large churches throughout B.C. with her spirited, energetic style of playing. In 1995, the Taiwanese National Music Committee named her the New Musical Star.

Other highlights of her career include performing at the Taiwan National Concert hall, the Kathaumixw International Choral Festival, Orpheum with the VSO, and at the Vatican with the Taipei Christian Children’s chorus. Concert tours have taken her to Australia, New Zealand, Eastern and Western Europe several times, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Ay-Laung has had the honour of performing for a renowned Taiwanese composer on national television as well as being featured on local Vancouver television and radio.

Presently, Ay-Laung is a highly esteemed faculty member at Trinity Western University, a reputable piano instructor, an adjudicator, and organist at First Baptist Church in downtown Vancouver. She is the interim conductor for the TWU Chamber and Concert Choirs. Ay-Laung is also the organist for the ensemble “Fanfares N’Fugue”. Recently, she has been named the resident organist for the Kathaumixw International Choral Festival. Ay-Laung was the organist for the 10th annual Easter Sunrise Celebration in 2004. This performance was broadcasted live across Canada on CBC Radio Two and CBC Television. Ay-Laung is also proud to be invited to play three concerts for David Lam Hymn society in May 2004.