Hsiao-Mei Ku
Professor of the Practice of Music
- Master of Music with Distinction, Indiana University, 1983 Edit
- Recipient - Performer's Certificate School of Music, Indiana University, 1983 Edit
- Special Program Iowa State University, 1981 Edit
- Diploma Central School of Music, Beijing, China, 1970
1. Numerous solo and chamber music appearances internationally as well as in the U. S. A.
2.Recordings with Ciompi Quartet on Sheffield Lab and Albany labels.
3.Solo CD album, "Music of Violn and Piano of Ma Sicong (I)" volume 2 (Naxos 8.570600) is first of the Naxos’s new series “Chinese Classics”, released under Naxos in July 2007
4. Solo CD of “Music for violin and Piano” volume 2 (Naxos 8.570605) by the Chinese composer Ma Sicong has been featured at ClassicsOnline in November, 2009 and has been released by Naxos in March, 2010. The album can be found at: http://www.classicsonline.com/catalogue/product.aspx?pid=889226
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor of the Practice of Music, Music, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2009
Contact Information
- 082 Mary Duke Biddle, Box 90665, Durham, NC 27708
- Box 90665, Durham, NC 27708-0665
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hmku@duke.edu
(919) 660-3329
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- M.Mus., Indiana University at Bloomington 1983
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Duke Appointment History
- Associate Professor of the Practice of Music, Music, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1999 - 2009
- Assistant Professor of the Practice, Music, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1995 - 1999
- Artist in Residence, Music, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1990 - 1995
- Recognition
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In the News
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MAR 7, 2019 Duke Arts -
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SEP 6, 2013
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Awards & Honors
- Expertise
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Global Scholarship
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Expertise
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Teaching
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- Research
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Selected Grants
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Exhibitions, Screenings, & Performances
- Ciompi Quartet Concerts Dates | at Earth 2014
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Xinhai Conservatory, Guangzhou, China 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Foshan, China 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Xinhai Concert Hall, Guangzhou, China 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Nelson 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at East Chapel Hill High School, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at 103 Pegram 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Durham, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University Museum of Art 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University President Keohane's residence 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Francis Marion University, Florence, SC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Bald Head Island, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Bone Hall 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Nelson, Duke University 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Carol Woods, Chapel Hill, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Morehead City, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Ashley High School, Wilmington, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Wilmington, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University Museum of Art 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Pegram 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Pegram 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Ball State University, IN 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Pegram 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Pegram 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at NC Museum of Art 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Durham Arts Council, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Durham Arts Council, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Durham Arts Council, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Jaffrey, NH 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Nelson, NH 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Cummington, MA 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Peterborough, NH 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Peterborough, NH 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Washington, NH 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Walpole, NH 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Fitzwilliam, NH 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Peterborough, NH 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at McDowell Colony, Peterborough, NH 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Hancock, NH 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Cashiers, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Highlands, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Cashiers, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Highlands, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Cashiers, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Highlands, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Cashiers, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at China Records Company, Guangzhou, China 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Boone, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Cary, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Reynolds Theater 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Reynolds Theater 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Reynolds Theater 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University, Reynolds Theater 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University, Reynolds Theater 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at NC Museum of Art 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University Museum of Art 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Bone Hall 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Raleigh, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Raleigh, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Raleigh, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Durham, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Raleigh, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Raleigh, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Raleigh, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Raleigh, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Raleigh, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Fletcher Theater, Winston Salem, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Fletcher Theater, Winston Salem, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Fletcher Theater, Winston Salem, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Peace College, Raleigh, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Cherry Hill, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Oxford College, Oxford GA 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Bone Hall 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University Museum of Art 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Pegram 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at East Chapel Hill High School, NC 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Pegram 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Pegram 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Pegram 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Freeman Center, Duke University 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Carol Woods, Chapel Hill 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | at Duke University 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002 | Unnamed event 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 1999 | Unnamed event 1999
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 1999 | Unnamed event 1999
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 1999 | Unnamed event 1999
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 1999 | Unnamed event 1999
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 1999 | Unnamed event 1999
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Artistic Works & Non-Print Media
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Audio Recordings
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Musical Performances
- Ciompi Quartet Concerts Dates. Performing artist. 2014
- Chamber Music Performances, 2013. Musician. 2013
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2012. Musician. 2012
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2011. Musician. 2011
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2010. Musician. 2010
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2009. Musician. 2009
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2008. Musician. 2008
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2007. Musician. 2007
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2006. Musician. 2006
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2005. Musician. 2005
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2004. Musician. 2004
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2003. Musician. 2003
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2002. Musician. 2002
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 2002. Musician. 2002
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 2001. Musician. 2001
- Ciompi Quartet performances, 2000. Musician. 2000
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 1999. Musician. 1999
- Hsiao-Mei Ku: Solo Performances, 1999. Musician. 1999
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 1998. Musician. 1998
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 1997. Musician. 1997
- Ciompi Quartet Performances, 1996. Musician. 1996
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- Teaching & Mentoring
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Recent Courses
- MUSIC 104-1: Violin 2020
- MUSIC 204-1: Violin 2020
- MUSIC 211-2: Chamber Music 2020
- MUSIC 401: Advanced Study in Musical Performance 2020
- AMES 145: Chinese Music Ensemble 2019
- MUSIC 104-1: Violin 2019
- MUSIC 204-1: Violin 2019
- MUSIC 210-6: Chinese Music Ensemble 2019
- MUSIC 211-2: Chamber Music 2019
- MUSIC 401: Advanced Study in Musical Performance 2019
- MUSIC 504-1: Violin 2019
- MUSIC 604-1: Violin 2019
- MUSIC 610-6: Chinese Music Ensemble 2019
- MUSIC 611-2: Chamber Music 2019
- MUSIC 104-1: Violin 2018
- MUSIC 204-1: Violin 2018
- MUSIC 211-2: Chamber Music 2018
- MUSIC 390S-1: Advanced Special Topics in Music 2018
- MUSIC 401: Advanced Study in Musical Performance 2018
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Advising & Mentoring
- DukeEngage China/Qingyuan Independent Project. Serving as faculty mentor: from recruiting 3 students to providing guidance through out the application process, from engaging discussion/communication with China partner school to designing curricular classes and detailed of summer music festival logistics. After their return, providing tinal guidance for their final capstone report of the program.
- Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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Presentations & Appearances
- the 4th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Service-Learning. June 4, 2013 2013
- KidZNotes: Take A Stand: Sopport Social Changes Through Music. February 15, 2013 2013
- Discussion of Ma Sicong's work. May 24, 2012 2012
- Follow Ma Sicong 's Footsteps. July 18, 2011 2011
- Master classes for Mallarme Youth Chamber Orchestra. March 21, 2010 2010
- Master classes for Mallarme Youth Chamber Orchestra. March 21, 2010 2010
- Music of Asia. February 16, 2010 2010
- Music of Asia. February 16, 2010 2010
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Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
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Service to the Profession
- instructor. Master Classes. December 11, 2013 2013
- instructor. Master Classes. October 20, 2013 2013
- instructor. Master Classes. April 20, 2013 2013
- Duke Founder's Day Convocation. September 28, 2012 2012
- Mentor : DukeEngage Independent Project. September 1, 2012 2012
- Qingyuan Music Festival. July 12, 2012 2012
- Mary Semans's Memorial Service. February 21, 2012 2012
- instructor. Master Classes. 2012 2012
- instructor. Master Classes. December 12, 2011 2011
- instructor. Master Classes. January 1, 2011 2011
- Mentor : DukeEngage Independent Project. 2010 2010
- instructor. Mallarme Youth Chamber Music. November 22, 2009 2009
- Mentor : DukeEngage Independent Project. September 30, 2009 2009
- Advisor : The Duke China Care. December 12, 2008 2008
- instructor. Master Classes. December 12, 2008 2008
- the Sirena WuDunn Memorial Scholarship committee of the Asian/Pacific Studies Institute. December 12, 2008 2008
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