Shengjia (Sherry) Zhang

she/her
violin

Photo by Matt Dine

Awards/Competitions

First prize, 2019 China Youth Music Competition, Shanghai provincial competition; Excellent Gold Award, 2018 Hong Kong International Music Festival; First prize, 2018 Hong Kong International Music Festival; First prize, 2016 China Youth Music Competition, Shanghai provincial competition

Appearances

National Repertory Orchestra Festival, 2023; New World Symphony, substitute, 2022–24; National Orchestral Institute Festival, 2022; Asian Youth Orchestra, 2021; Conway Symphony Orchestra, first violin, AR, 2019; Shanghai Young Philharmonic Orchestra, first violin, 2017–21; East China Normal University Orchestra, first violin, Shanghai, 2017–21; Shanghai Rainbow Chamber Orchestra, first violin, 2017–21

How did you hear about TŌN? What inspired you to apply?

I heard about TŌN from one of my professors.

What is the most memorable performance you ever had?

When I got to perform accompanied by children who have autism.

What advice would you give your younger self or anyone starting out?

Practice with heart every time.