Hui (Daisy) You is a distinguished Zheng (Guzheng, Chinese Zither) soloist and an acclaimed Chinese music educator. Since 2004, she has been on the faculty of the Department of Music at Stanford University. She currently co-chairs the United States International Music Competition and serves on the Board of Directors of the Chinese Music Teacher’s Association in Northern California. She studied with Baoquan He, Wenyan Sun, Zheng Cao, Ying Guo, Boling Ding, Yanjia Zhou, and Yuzhai Zhao. In 1987, she graduated summa cum laude with a BA degree in Zheng from the Shanghai Conservatory.

Hui You joined the Shanghai Opera as a Zheng soloist after commencement and also won many prestigious awards, including first place in the Shanghai Spring Music Festival in 1986, Awards of Excellence in both the Chinese Instruments Contest held in Beijing in 1989 and the Zheng contest sponsored by Chinese Central TV Station (CCTV) in the same year. She released several popular solo albums featuring traditional and modern pieces.  Since her immigration to the US in 1991, she has appeared as a soloist in the Ohlone Symphonic Pops Orchestra, New Music Works, San Jose Chamber Orchestra, and San Francisco World Music Festival.

Dr. Jinwei Sun, composer, conductor, and pianist. Her academic journey commenced with a specialization in Asian music at UC Santa Cruz, culminating in the attainment of her doctorate. She also holds a Bachelor's degree from the Central Conservatory of Music in China and a Master's degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

As a composer, Dr. Sun's work has garnered widespread recognition through collaborations with ensembles such as the Del Sol Quartet, International Contemporary Ensemble, and Ensemble Dal Niente. She has also collaborated with virtuoso performers, including Dan Bau virtuoso Hoc Bic, Dan Tranh virtuoso Van Anh Vo, Haegeum virtuoso Soo-Yeon Lyuh, Gayageum virtuoso Aeri Ji, Jung-Min Song, and Guitar virtuoso Dan Lippel, among others. Notably, her compositions have been performed by major orchestras, including recent performance with the Sichuan Symphony Orchestra (SCSO).

Over the years, Dr Sun has been guided by esteemed mentors, including Lei Liang, Brian Ferneyhough, Cindy Cox, HiKyung Kim, and Xiaofu Zhang, each contributing significantly to her artistic development and innovation.

In addition to her compositional pursuits, Dr. Sun is an accomplished performer and conductor, gracing the stages of renowned venues such as Alice Tully Hall and Carnegie Hall on multiple occasions.

Dr. Sun's commitment to expanding the accessibility of music across diverse communities is evident through her collaborations with nonprofit organizations in Queens. Her efforts in this regard have earned her recognition and a Point of Light Award from Neil Bush, underscoring her significant contributions to the field.