Our Musicians

Dr. Yifan “Aubrey” Tang (VioAwwbrey) is a violin/viola specialist with a doctorate from Texas Tech and 10+ years of teaching. A principal violinist and award-winning educator, she has performed with the Lubbock & Amarillo Symphony and the Moonlight Musical Company, bringing elite technique and orchestral storytelling to every program.

Violinist and ensemble co-founder. Concert violinist, internationally recognized performer, with experience touring with leading orchestras and chamber ensembles.

A multi-instrumentalist who enjoys arranging music from games and anime with the players always in mind. Also a composer of choral music and minimalistic instrumental music, focused on creating pieces that are fun, rewarding, and enjoyable for everyone to play.

Anya is a dedicated cellist currently pursuing her music studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Precollege Program (SFCM). She has performed with various orchestras, weaving her love of music into the rich symphonic textures as well as many chamber works. As she immerses herself in the vast world of classical music, Anya also interacts with a variety of more modern musical genres. Outside of music, she enjoys experimenting with many art mediums, especially digital arts, getting much of her inspiration from video games, anime, and manga.

Chris Qu is a bass trombonist with seven years of playing experience and perfect pitch. Drawn to soundtracks from La La Land, JoJo, and Genshin Impact, he brings a strong ear and rich low-brass color to the ensemble. Outside music, he enjoys basketball.

Ming is an award-winning pipa performer with over 20 years of experience. Trained by renowned pipa master and instructors from the Central Conservatory of Music, she has earned multiple honors in national and international competitions. She has performed with ensembles in China and the United States and served in leadership roles in her university orchestra. Outside of music, Ming enjoys reading manga and novels, exploring fantasy worlds, and has spent over 300 hours in Animal Crossing. Whether performing in hanfu or cosplay, she enjoys adding a unique visual touch to her performances.

Steven is a pianist and keyboardist with 20 years of playing experience. A fan of NieR: Automata, he brings versatility, humor, and keyboard color to the ensemble—sometimes with jokes delivered exactly when least expected. Outside rehearsals, he enjoys video games and once played the trombone part in John Cage's 4′33″.

Silver is a clarinetist with a background in ensemble performance and a strong interest in game and media music. Alongside playing the clarinet, he enjoys exploring music through movement and sound, with experience in dance and hands-on work with mixing. For Silver, making music is a shared process — shaped by listening, interaction, and collective energy.

Hanson Lu is a flutist who has played since elementary school and loves music from Studio Ghibli, Frieren, and Silksong. He also plays guitar in a rock band focused on J-rock, J-pop, and anime music. Outside music, Hanson is a conlanger who invents imaginary languages for fun.

Charlie is a clarinetist who loves storytelling through music and takes a lot of inspiration from anime like Frieren, Hunter × Hunter, Mushoku Tensei, Demon Slayer, and From the New World. He approaches playing like building a soundtrack—focused on emotion, pacing, and color. He earned a Music Minor from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, served as Principal Clarinet in the Symphony and Wind Ensemble, and performed as a student soloist under Keith Waibel, including the Rietz Clarinet Concerto. Outside of music, Charlie works full-time as an engineer and teaches clarinet part-time at NCMAC. His sound is shaped by Dvořák and Weber, with cinematic influence from Joe Hisaishi and John Williams.

Beginning with piano before discovering the cello, which ultimately defined my passion, music has been a inseparable part since I could remember. Through orchestra performances ranging from Dvořák to film and musical scores, the cello became inseparable from my daily life. I'm especially drawn to rhythm, which fuels my focus and energy, both in music and during workouts and boxing. My favorite piece is a symphonic–electronic work from the Gundam series by Hiroyuki Sawano.

Ray Wang is a cellist whose musical path began at Castillero Middle School under Scott Krijnen. A fan of Pokémon and Animal Crossing, Ray enjoys connecting classical playing with jazz, folk, pop, looping, and contemporary effects. Outside cello, Ray enjoys street and lifestyle photography—and has a soft spot for the Pokémon Kartana.

Originally trained in piano, YiYi discovered her true rhythm in percussion during her school years. After a self-taught start and a hiatus from the stage, she recently rediscovered her passion through GG Orchestra, proving that a love for music never truly fades—it only waits for the right beat to resurface. When she isn't behind the percussion kit, YiYi can be found immersing herself in the world of The Sims or catching up on anime like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. She is also deeply drawn to the nostalgic resonance of soundtracks from World of Warcraft, Bravely Default, and the timeless "Corridor of Time." For YiYi, music provides the "courage to dive into the next passion," and she brings that same vibrant energy to every GG Orchestra performance.

Sunny is a versatile harpist, pianist, and arranger with deep roots in classical music and anime/gaming culture. She studied piano as a college minor at the Eastman School of Music before later transitioning to the harp. As a harpist, she has performed with chamber orchestras and harp ensembles, and over the years has arranged anime music alongside her classical training. Sunny is passionate about bringing anime and game music to life through live performance. She especially enjoys the music of Yuki Kajiura and is a devoted fan of Puella Magi Madoka Magica. When she is not at the harp, she enjoys singing anime songs, costume making and cosplay, and playing volleyball after being inspired by Haikyuu!! She is also a retired Night Elf Priest from World of Warcraft.

Yuefu Jiang plays oboe and suona, with about ten years of suona experience and a self-taught oboe journey inspired by the instrument's sound. A fan of Liz and the Blue Bird, Yuefu makes reeds, builds PVC flutes, enjoys cosplay and backyard birding, and restores old wind instruments from eBay.

Evan (Bowen) Shi is an oboist with 17 years of musical experience and a love for anime and game music, including Animenz's arrangement of "Snow Halation" from Love Live! He also sings while playing piano, enjoys gymming and baking, and works in the gaming industry while performing with GG Orchestra.

Zixun is a pianist and arranger with formal lessons and many years of self-driven musical exploration. A fan of "Light and Dark" from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, Zixun brings arranging instincts and a strong ear to GG Orchestra. Outside music, Zixun enjoys baking and once joined a public relay performance of the Goldberg Variations.

Hewen is an accomplished pianist who holds an Artist Diploma from Rice University and a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music. Her performances have appeared at major music festivals across China, Canada, and North America, including the Aspen Music Festival, the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Music Bridge, and the China International Music Festival. In addition to her performance career, she has served as a faculty member at NYU Shanghai and as Head of Educational Development at the Shanghai Yunjian Symphony Orchestra, where she was actively involved in music education initiatives, program development, and artistic outreach.

Founder and organizer focused on building a high-level, welcoming community for game, film, and anime music. Composer for contemporary classical and electronic music; pianist with the New Music Ensemble; orchestral conductor of the Jade Chinese Music Ensemble; founder of a Game Music Ensemble at Chicago.

Jennifer Tzeng is a Bay Area-based, classically trained violinist and performer who began studying violin at age five. She has extensive orchestral and ensemble experience and enjoys exploring repertoire ranging from classical works to game and film music. Jennifer is the founder of Tzeng Violin Studio, where she mentors students using a holistic approach centered on musical understanding, body awareness, and the physics of sound and resonance. She also creates original compositions for acoustic and electric violin and piano, blending classical elements with modern and contemporary sounds.

Jonathan is a violinist whose favorite soundtrack worlds include Skyrim, La La Land, and Interstellar. He brings curiosity and energy to the ensemble, and outside music enjoys tennis, kickboxing, and hiking with his Alaskan Malamute. According to Jonathan, his Malamute may even sing better than he does.

Ran Feng is a violinist with more than 25 years of musical experience and a deep love of anime and video games. A devoted Pokémon fan, Ran has played every Pokémon game across platforms and enjoys repertoire tied to Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! Ran brings long-standing ensemble experience and fan energy to GG Orchestra.

Jason Kei is a trumpeter and vocalist with more than 30 years of musical experience. His favorites span Ghibli, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Cowboy Bebop, and How to Train Your Dragon. He also MCs and DJs weddings, builds PCs, does character impressions, and has enough manga to start a manga café.

Garfield's piano journey began at age four, sparked by the virtuosic piano playing of Tom from Tom & Jerry. This early fascination evolved into a deep passion for both classical repertoire and anime/cinematic music. While pursuing her engineering and business degrees, Garfield earned a Music Minor from Lehigh University, where she served as the pianist and celesta player for the University Philharmonic Orchestra and performed as a featured soloist in two piano concertos.

Josh is a saxophonist with ensemble performance experience. His other instrument is the Ukulele, which he picked up to fulfill the fantasies of street busking. Too bad many orchestra arrangements don't have a Ukulele part. Previously, Josh has marched with CMU's Kiltie Band.

Haoran is a violinist enthusiastic in anime and game music, with 10+ years of experience in ensemble performance. He also plays on-stage as a drummer in a band focusing on JPop/JRock music.