Residencies Overview
Passionate about fostering the talent of the next generation, Vivian Fung enjoys outreach opportunities and residences. In 2019, she started a new Creative Music workshop for members of the San Jose Youth Chamber Orchestra. From 2005 to 2006, she served as the composer-in-residence for the San Jose Chamber Orchestra, and in that capacity worked with local youth orchestras on creative music programs and projects. She has participated in residencies at the Yamaha Corporation, Music Teachers Association of California, and with the Billings Symphony. As a parent, she understands the need for the arts in childhood education and is a strong advocate for arts in our schools and communities.
Residencies — Current and Past
National Sawdust (2024, 2022)
Alba Music Festival Composition Program (2023)
New York State School Music Association (2022)
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music (2022)
Mostly Modern Festival Institute (2022, 2020)
National Orchestra Institute + Festival (2022)
San Jose Chamber Orchestra (2005–06)
Yamaha Corporation
Music Teachers Association of California
Billings Symphony
New Jersey Composer Commission Competition (2011)
Residency News and Updates
“I had the honor, and privilege, of working with Vivian for 6 years (2004-2009). Throughout out that time I was able to learn from her in both a classroom setting and a private composition instructor. As an artist, her knowledge base is vast, but her ability to articulate is where she truly shines. Her music is able to speak to people of all backgrounds and walks of life, and her ability to educate and explicate complex topics is equally as impressive. Orchestration, world music, music history, or music theory Vivian can speak knowledgeably and informed. It is with great pleasure I get to call her friend and colleague, but I will always know that without her tutelage I wouldn’t be where I am now.”