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About Stanny

Stanny Shiu is a professionally trained violinist with over a decade of leadership experience in arts administration across the U.S. and Asia. Her career bridges performance and executive expertise, having managed music and cultural initiatives for both non-profit and commercial institutions. With a strong foundation in event planning, fundraising, donor engagement, and marketing strategy, she has successfully led high-level programs that span continents and cultures.

 

Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Stanny brings a multicultural perspective shaped by her international experience in the U.S., Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Macau. Her global network of connections includes leading arts organizations, conservatories, and government agencies. Known for her ability to connect talent, vision, and opportunity, she is passionate about nurturing young artists and building impactful cross-cultural arts initiatives.

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Leadership

Executive Director 

Bravo! International Music Academy

San Diego State University, UWC Changshu China

Festival Manager

Invitation to Music Summer Festival

Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts

Presenter and Curator

Bravo! Chinese Art Week

UC San Diego

Manager 

American String Quartet & Great Wall String Quartet

Executive Director 

Great Wall International Music Academy

Beijing

2016-2019

2019

2019

2006-2014

2005-2014

Project Manager 

Chamber Music Seminar

Taipei National University of Arts

2001

Musicianship

Violin Faculty, Chamber Music Coordinator

Starling Program 

CCM of University of Cincinnati

Violin & Chamber Music Faculty

Junior Program

Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts

Violinist

Hong Kong Sinfonietta

2003-2005

2000-2003

2000-2008

​Education

Masters Degree Violin Performance

CCM of University of Cincinnati

2003-2005

Bachelor of Music (Honors) Degree Violin Performance

Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts

1999-2002

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