Artistic Leadership
Wentao Jiang
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & WINDS
Master of Music graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Performed with the San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco Opera, and won the Solo English Horn position with the Oakland Symphony.
Advanced as a final candidate in auditions for leading orchestras, including the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and San Francisco Opera.
Wentao trained with world-class orchestral musicians including Russ deLuna and Eugene Izotov of the San Francisco Symphony, as well as Robert Walters of The Cleveland Orchestra. As both a performer and mentor, he is deeply committed to developing the next generation of young artists through chamber music, orchestral training, and student leadership. His students have earned positions in leading California youth ensembles including San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, California Youth Symphony, San Jose Youth Symphony, Young People’s Symphony Orchestra, Oakland Youth Orchestra, Golden State Youth Orchestra, and the California All-State Ensembles.
Jason Wu
EDUCATION & STRINGS
San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduate, educator, and music entrepreneur dedicated to creating meaningful educational and performance opportunities for the next generation of young musicians.
Jason received his musical training under distinguished faculty and alumni of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and The Juilliard School and has spent over a decade working with young musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Beyond teaching, Jason has developed and led music education programs serving thousands of Bay Area families, including FRT Music Studio, My Piano Pro, and Bay Camerata. His programs have delivered more than 100,000 music learning sessions across North America and have been offered in partnership with Fremont Recreation Services, extending their reach to families throughout the local community. Jason’s educational philosophy centers around long-term artistic growth, mentorship, and meaningful musical experiences that extend beyond competition and exams alone. Through both teaching and program development, his work focuses on helping students build creativity, confidence, leadership, and a lifelong connection to music. His students have earned positions in youth orchestras including GSYO and CYS and have held principal positions in their school orchestras.