Alice Zhang

About

Originally from Perth, Alice Zhang is completing her Bachelor of Music degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music under the tutelage of Kevin Man (Acting Principal Percussion, Opera Australia Orchestra), having previously studied with Shaun Trubiano (Principal Percussion, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra). As an orchestral musician, Alice has performed with the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble Apex. She was selected as Principal Percussion for the Sydney Youth Orchestra in 2023, which included performing Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring as Principal Timpanist at the Sydney Opera House. Alice was also chosen as a finalist competing for the 2024 MSO Snare Drum Award. This is Alice’s first year with AYO, and she’s thrilled to be touring with such a fantastic group.