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Kui Dong

Kui DongAssociate Professor
DMA Stanford University
BA, MA Central Conservatory,
Beijing, China

Phone: (603) 646-2051
FAX: 603 646-2551
Kui.Dong@dartmouth.edu

Kui Dong was born in Beijing, China, and received B.A. and M.A. degrees in theory and composition from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. In 1991 she moved to California, where she obtained a doctoral degree in composition from Stanford University. Since 2003 she has been associate professor of Music at Dartmouth College. Kui's compositions span diverse genres and styles and include ballet, chamber works, chorus, electro-acoustic/computer music, film scores, and multi-media art. Many of her compositions have incorporated traditional Chinese musical ideas into contemporary settings. Her works have been recognized by international competition prizes and fellowships, and have been performed by the Symphony Orchestra of the Central Ballet of China, Windsor Symphony Orchestra, The Symphony Orchestra of the Musical Theatre-studio, the New York New Music Ensemble, Alea III New Music Ensemble, Music from China, San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, Earplay New Music Ensemble, San Francisco Chamber Music Singers, Core Ensemble, Longy New Music Ensemble, the Beijing Dance Institute, Composer's Inc., pianist Sarah Cahill and others and have been presented in the festivals and concert in US, France, Finland, China, Argentina, Canada and Germany.

Also see: Masters Program in Electro-Acoustic Music

Last Updated: 4/25/08