David Wang is a multi-faceted percussionist and educator based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As a soloist, David has won first prizes at the 2020 China International Percussion Online Competition in both the Marimba Solo and Snare Drum Solo divisions. He received the Silver Prize in Snare Drum Solo at The 4th China International Percussion Festival, organized by Percussive Arts Society China, and the first prize at the Music Emergency Contest, sponsored by the Percussive Arts Society Italy. He most recently won the 2024 Black Swamp Solo & Ensemble Showcase Multi-Percussion division with his performance of Andy Akiho’s carTogRAPh. David was also selected as a percussion winner of the 2023 Yamaha Young Performing Artists and was invited to perform in the winner’s concert. In May of 2023, David graduated from Eastman School of Music where he studied with the renowned artist/composer Michael Burritt and earned the prestigious Performer’s Certificate. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Percussion Performance at the University of Michigan where he also teaches and lectures in percussion as a Graduate Student Instructor.

David Wang

Percussionist

Drummer

Composer