Our Team

Zhang Yu - President

A PhD in Mathematics, a Wall Street executive, an adjunct professor at New York University, the founder of the New York Stars Music Association, and a part-time singer. He previously served as the Vice President of the New York International Academy of the Arts.

He studied Italian bel canto for four years under William Hao, a dramatic tenor at the Milan Conservatory of Music. He won first place in the New Jersey Chinese Singing Competition and has performed at venues including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. His performance experience covers both popular and bel canto styles. Representative performance experiences include:

* Singer-in-residence at nightclubs such as the New York VShow (2024-2026)

* Soloist at the New York Choir Festival (2024)

* Sheraton New York Chinese New Year Gala (2024-2025)

* New York Chinese Network New Year Gala (2017-2025)

* New York Golf Club New Year Gala (2024-2025)

* Sunshine Dance Club New Year Celebration (2023-2025)

* Tenor with the New Jersey Philharmonic Choir (2022-2025)

* Iron Man's Golden Nail Suite at Carnegie Hall, New York (2019) New York Lincoln Center, *The Fountains of Time* Suite (2018)

First Place, New Jersey Chinese Singing Competition (2018)

Malaga Wedding Ceremony, Spain (2017)

Mr. Chang Yu is dedicated to improving his own musical literacy and singing skills, as well as those of his friends at the music salon association. He develops personalized bel canto and pop singing styles, using the correct methods to convey beautiful emotions to the audience in the best way.

Gloria Li - Vice President

Singer and presenter. A former member of the U.S. Army, she later started her own import/export business and is now a top real estate agent in New York. With broad interests and a passion for the performing arts, she has performed at venues such as Lincoln Center and the United Nations, and has won numerous awards in beauty pageants, singing competitions, and Latin dance contests throughout the United States and Asia. Gloria is fluent in Mandarin and English and has hosted various events in major venues in New York City and Long Island.

Hu Weiwei - Honorary Mentor

A soprano singer, she graduated from the Music Department of Nanjing University of the Arts, where she studied under the renowned vocal music educator Professor Gu Xuezhen. She was a soloist with the Nanjing Military Region's Frontline Song and Dance Troupe. She came to the United States in 1996, obtaining a green card for outstanding artists. In 1998, she won first place in the "American Singing Contest" in New York. Since then, she has been active on stages throughout the United States and received the "Outstanding Artist Contribution Award" from a New York City Council member. In 1999, she founded "Vivi Music Studio." Judge and mentor for the second and third seasons of "The Voice of China" in the eastern United States in 2017 and 2018; judge for the New York division of the "Water Cube Overseas Chinese Song Competition" in 2019 and 2024; judge for the Canadian division for seven consecutive years since 2019; judge for the Global Elite Talent Competition and the American Star Talent Competition; founder and director of the New Jersey Philharmonic Choir.

William Hao - Vocal Instructor

* Received a Master's degree in Opera Performance from the Pier Miranda Ferraro Conservatory in Milan, Italy, studying under Ferraro's instructors;

Formerly an instructor of vocal foundation and opera performance courses at the Trinity College of Milan, Italy, possessing a unique educational system and methodology;

Studied at the Hanns Eisler Conservatory in Berlin, Germany, under the tutelage of Hayosiwa, then principal soprano of the German Symphony Orchestra, learning European opera aria singing techniques;

Studied in masterclasses by Luciano Pavarotti and Jose Carreras;

Performed numerous performances throughout Europe, the United States, and China, receiving unanimous acclaim.

JoJo Feng - Vocal Director

From a young age, I have loved art and have never stopped learning and pursuing it. I currently study under Terence Goff and Lawrence Schubert. I am proficient in various styles of singing and dancing. I enjoy playing the piano, traveling, and playing golf. I have lived in the United States with my family for many years, residing on Long Island. For many years, I have served in community activities on Long Island, promoting traditional Chinese culture. During the Spring Festival, I perform for various senior centers, bringing warmth to the elderly. In 2019, I participated in the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and the United States Century Classics Symphony Concert at the LINCOLE CENTER. I currently work in real estate, love life, and enjoy helping others.

Emma Jiang - Director of External Affairs

Having worked in the New York real estate industry, he came to the United States in 1998. Outside of his career, he has pursued his artistic interests, systematically studying international standard dance (modern and Latin dance) for many years, and has participated in numerous performances, including large-scale stage events such as V-Show, Jade Banquet, and Junhao.