Dr. Dorothy Chang

Biography

Dorothy Chang is a music composer known for her evocative and kaleidoscopic musical works that blend diverse influences from popular folk music and traditional Chinese music. Her compositions explore themes of place, time, memory, and cultural identity. With a catalog of eighty compositions, she has a particular interest in cross-cultural and interdisciplinary collaboration, often involving mixed Chinese and Western ensembles. Notable projects include a radio play adaptation of Gertrude Stein's 'White Wines,' a double concerto for piano and erhu, and contributions to various collaborative efforts with choreographers and filmmakers. Chang's orchestral works, such as 'Precipice,' have been performed by prestigious orchestras across North America and beyond. She has received numerous awards, including the Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and has been recognized by organizations like the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. Also, she has benefited from various commissions and held a composer residency with the Albany Symphony Orchestra. Joining the University of British Columbia's music faculty in 2003, Chang continues to influence the field through her teaching and compositions.

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