E. Joy Yu Hoffman - Performer

Joy Yu Hoffman is trained as a classical musician, with a Masters Degree in harp performance from Northwestern University. For a number of years, Joy adopted the pedal harp techniques and varied her own technique of Kong Hou Performances. Her arrangements, concerts, and two CD�s contain Joy�s personal story, character, passions, and beliefs

F. REFERENCE BOOKS IN CHINESE

  • Xue Zhong Ming. Chinese Music History. Taiwan: Taiwan Economy Printing House
  • Research Institute of Music, Chinese Academy of Arts. Guide to the History of Chinese Music. Beijing: People�s Music Publishing House.
  • Chinese Dictionary: Guide to Chinese History Terms
  • Fan Xingru (Copyist). Flying Apsaras in Dunhuang. Dunhuang: Dunhuang Literature and Arts Publishing House, 1994.
  • The Music Life of Ancient China. Beijing: The People�s Music Publishing House, July, 1982.

Joy Yu Hoffman, Author

Paul F. Hoffman, Editor

� April 10, 2006