Liangjun Shi, Voice

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Liangjun Shi, Voice

Award-winning Chinese tenor Dr. Liangjun Shi is a frequent recitalist and accomplished vocologist. He currently serves as Instructor of Voice at Swarthmore College. Dr. Shi has performed widely across China and the United States and has presented research and lectures at international conferences. As founding President of the Mainland China Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (USA), he is dedicated to fostering cultural exchange and strengthening the musical bridge between Mainland China and the United States. He has contributed as the translator of the Chinese edition of Your Voice: An Inside View 3 by Dr. Scott McCoy, and as a recording artist for the textbook Bel Canto of China. Beyond the standard canon, Dr. Shi has a particular dedication to advancing Chinese Art Songs and repertoire from other underrepresented cultures.

Committed to vocal health and in-depth artistry, Dr. Shi’s teaching helps students develop a systematic understanding of their voices through both scientific principles and artistic expression. His students have performed with professional ensembles such as The Washington Chorus and The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, and have been accepted into competitive programs at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland, The Ohio State University, Vanderbilt University, Manhattan School of Music, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, among others.
 

Dr. Shi holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Pedagogy from the University of Maryland. At The Ohio State University, he earned a Master of Arts in Voice Pedagogy, a Master of Music in Voice Performance, and a Singing Health Specialization. He also completed a Vocology Certificate from the National Center for Voice and Speech and the University of Utah, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Opera from Peking University. His mentors include renowned scholars Scott McCoy, Carmen Balthrop, Delores Ziegler, and Ingo R. Titze.