Ju Percussion Group
Rooted in Taiwan and shining on the world stage, the Ju Percussion Group has continued to maintain its "Moving On" spirit and unique approach to "Blending tradition and modern, balancing East and West." To date, the group has played in 35 different countries around the world, and cultivated nearly 160,000 percussion learners by means of its instruction system. The growth of the Ju Percussion Group is a reflection of the development of contemporary percussion on the island of Taiwan.
In 1986, the Ju Percussion Group met at a hot pot restaurant in Taipei and announced to the world that Taiwan's very first professional percussion band had been born. When the Ju Percussion Group was first established, most people in Taiwan were unfamiliar with its percussion music genre. Thanks to the group's activities, however, the Ju Percussion Group soon became a household name throughout the island. In 1991, the Ju Percussion Group introduced its instruction system, which swept the country with its absorbing and authentic teaching format. At present, there are 22 existing percussion music schools around the world.
To lend its performances further variety, the Ju Percussion Group holds three grand concerts every year, and these events serve to demonstrate its creativity, showcase its inherited cultural legacy, and fuse Western and Asian culture. Apart from its concert performances, another feature of the group is its composition of original musical pieces. The Ju Percussion Group is one of the few ensembles with its own exclusive composers, and the group has commissioned the creation of as many as 284 pieces. It invests massive resources in domestic and overseas creation to develop and treasure the voice of this era.
Meanwhile, the Ju Percussion Group is widely recognized and has been invited to various international events and has served as a cross-Strait cultural ambassador by performing in such different parts of China as Xian, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Nanjing, and Hangzhou.
Since 2013, the Ju Percussion Group has been chosen as a "Taiwan Brand Performing Arts Group". In 2014, the Ju Percussion Group conducted a European tour in Linz, Vienna, Germany, and Hungary, and also performed in the Wiener Konzerthaus for the first time. Throughout this tour, the group received enthusiastic responses from audiences and favorable comments from critics. The unique professional performances of the Ju Percussion Group have successfully captured the heights of the performing arts world and let the world hear the sound of Taiwan.
Based on the vision of bringing the world to Taiwan, and taking Taiwan to the world, JPG has hosted the triennial Taiwan International Percussion Convention (TIPC) since 1993. Over the past two-plus decades, the successful events which were supported by world-renowned percussion ensembles and musicians, the TIPC has become an important venue exploring global percussion trends. To further the spirit of the TIPC, the Taipei International Percussion Summer Camp (TIPSC) was held every year since 1999. And in 2017, the first Taiwan International Percussion Convention Competition (TIPCC) was held in conjunction with the 9th TIPC.
In 2016, the founder and artistic director of the Ju Percussion Group, Mr. Ju Tzong-Ching, has been inducted by the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) into its Hall of Fame, which is considered the highest honor, representing the international percussion world’s recognition of Taiwan’s achievements in the development of percussion music.
The Ju Percussion Group has grown and developed since its establishment. In recognition of the creativity of youth, the Ju Percussion Group 2 devotes itself to holding concerts for children. The Jumping Percussion Group performs at schools in order to foster the development of future performing talent. The Juvenile Percussion Ensemble recruits learners primarily from the group's instruction system. Both of these groups display the vitality of percussion music among the younger generations in Taiwan. To date, the Juvenile Percussion Ensemble has established 100 groups throughout Taiwan, and the groups are instructed by members of Ju Percussion Group and members of the JUT percussion instructors' group.
Members
Wu, Shih-SanDirectorMore
Wu, Shih-San joined the group in 1989. Graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) where she studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, and received her Ph.D. Wu learned percussion and theatre music from professor Gaston Sylvestre and received the "Medaille d'Or a l'Unanimite" , "Prix d'Excellence a l'Unanimite Felicitations"" and "Prix de Virtuosite a l'Unanimite Felicitations" at the Conservatoire National de Region Ville de RueilMalmaison in France. Her recitals are held in not only Taiwan, but also in France. She devotes herself to researching theatre music for years. Moreover, her works innovate the percussive style in the field.
At present, Wu is the director of Ju Percussion Group, the Chair of the Music Department, the Director of Orchestral Percussion Music Research Institute and Music Research Institute at the TNUA.
Hwang, Kuen-YeanSenior Member / Associate DirectorMore
Hwang, Kuen-Yean joined the group in 1992, graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) and received his master’s degree in percussion and jazz performance at the University of Southern California (USA) in1998, and received his Ph.D in percussion from the TNUA in 2011. Hwang studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Kuo, Kwang-Yuan, and Erik Forrester. Besides being a great performer, Hwang has outstanding ability as an arranger and composer. In June, 1995, he was commissioned by the Japan Percussion Society to compose “Formosa” which premiered at the Japan Percussion Festival in 1995. “Pacific Image”, composed in 1998, was premiered by Seoul Percussion Group at the 1999 Taipei International Percussion Convention (TIPC). In 1999, Hwang hold recitals in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung.
At present, Hwang is the senior member and vice director of Ju Percussion Group, the President of Taiwan Chapter of Percussive Arts Society (PAS), and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music at the TNUA.
Ho, Hong-ChiSenior Member / Director of Juvenile Percussion EnsembleMore
Ho, Hong-Chi joined the group in 1987, graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) and received his master’s degree at the TNUA in 1999. Ho was enlightened the ability of percussion by professor Ju, Tzong-Ching and later learned more skills from Rich Holly and Robert Chappell to specialize in Latin percussion instruments. In 1992, Ho went to Northern Illinois University in USA to pursue advanced study in percussion and Latin percussion instruments; two years later, he continued to study log drum pedagogy in Germany. His achievement in rhythm training and music education is well-known in Taiwan. In addition, his works, such as “Dancing Rhythm” and “Drumming Fest“, have been performed on international stages.
At present, Ho is the senior member of Ju Percussion Group, director of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble and the lecturer of the TNUA, NTUA ,Kuang Jen Catholic High School, and the Polar-Light Percussion Group.
Wu, Pei-ChingSenior MemberMore
Wu, Pei-Ching, a pioneering specialist in six-mallet marimba performance, earned her master’s degree in percussion from Northern Illinois University in 1994 and her doctorate from West Virginia University in 2005. She studied with renowned professors including Ju Tzong-Ching, Rich Holly, Robert Chappell, and Tim Peterman. She joined the Ju Percussion Group in 1986 as a founding member and became the ensemble's principal at the age of 18.
With the ensemble, she has performed over 3,000 concerts in 35 countries. She has presented numerous solo recitals both in Taiwan and abroad, commissioned and premiered many works for six-mallet marimba, and published a professional book titled “Performing with Six Mallets on Marimba: Exploration and Breakthroughs of the Peiching Grip.” She is currently a professor at TNUA; a senior member of the Ju Percussion Group; and the host of Pei-Ching’s World of Percussion on Bravo FM 91.3 and Classical FM 97.7.
Lu, Huan-WeiMember / Assistant Artistic DirectorMore
Lu, Huan Wei received his Ph.D. at the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) in 2013. Lu learned percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Kuo, Kuang-Yuen, Hsu, Bor-Nien and Wu, Shih-San. Lu joined Ju Percussion Group since 1998. In 2002, Lu performed with the Taipei Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Band in America. In 2013, Lu held his first recital “Absolute” at Taipei, Kaohsiung. He also composed for the group.
At present, Lu is an Assistant Professor of Chinese Culture University, the member and assistant artistic director of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of TNUA, New Taipei Senior High School and Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Chen, Hong-YuehMember / Assistant Artistic Director of Ju Percussion Group 2More
Chen, Hong-Yueh received his master's degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA), and he is pursuing his Ph.D. at the TNUA. Chen studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Chou, Yu-Hung, Tsai, Che-Ming and Wu, Pei-Ching. In 2004, he was invited to collaborate with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.
At present, Chen is the member of Ju Percussion Group, assistant artistic director of Ju Percussion Group 2 and a teacher of National Taichung University of Education , Kuang Jen Catholic High Schoo and Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Lee, Pei-HsunMemberMore
Lee, Pei-Hsun graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts and received her master’s degree in 2004. Lee studied percussion with professor Ju, Tzong-Ching, Wu, Pei-Ching and Hwang, Kuen-Yean. She won the solo competition of the Kuan-Du Arts Ferstival in 1999, and performed in the concert; in the same year, she performed percussion in Cloud Gate 2’s production Legacy. In 2003, Lee collaborated with Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s 30th and 50th anniversary performance.
At present, Lee is the member of Ju Percussion Group and a teacher of National Taichung University of Education, Taichung Guang Fu Elementary school and Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Chen, Miao-FeiMemberMore
Chen, Miao-Fei graduated from and received her master’s degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA). She has studied with Hwang, Chin-Hsiang, Wu, Pei-Ching, and professor Ju, Tzong-Ching. And now she is pursuing her Ph.D. at TNUA. Chen joined in Ju Percussion Group in 2000, and she was commissioned to teach at Shang-Hai branch of Ju Percussion Music School in China during 2009-2011.
At present, Chen is the member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble, Taipei Wego Private Senior High School.
Tai, Han-ChihMemberMore
Tai, Han-Chih received her master's degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA), and received her Ph.D in percussion from TNUA in 2021.
In 2016, she was selected for the first "JPG Laboratory" incubator program.
She and her group "Fource" (Percussion Quartet) won the first prize of "TIPC Competition" in 2017, and performed in the winner’s concert in the National Concert Hall. In September 2018, in the Eslite Performance Hall, her first solo recital ”Moi” was held, which was an excellent performance. In 2022, Tai held another solo performance entitled “Momento”. In June 2025, Tai Han-Chih and Kao Han-Yen held a percussion recital titled "Inception" at the National Concert Hall, which received wide acclaim and international attention.
At present, Tai is the member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Peng, Ching-YingMemberMore
Peng, Ching-Ying received her master's degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts. She was previously studied under Professors Han Li-En, Wu Pei-Ching, and Wu Shih-San.In 2019, Peng held her recital “One Last Story and That’s It” at the Eslite Performance Hall, and her moving performance was well received. In 2023 to 2024 she has selected for the fifth "JPG Laboratory" incubator program. In August 2024, the crossover work “Things Unuttered but Unignored” was performed at the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (C-LAB) as part of the invited program for the 2024 Wandering MUSIC FEST.
At present, Peng is the member of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Kao, Han-YenMemberMore
Kao, Han-Yen graduated with the master's degree from the Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments of the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA). He has previously studied under Professors Cheng Shiang-Fu, Hsu Cheng-Hsin, Wu Pei-Ching, and Wu Shih-San.
In 2013, Kao participated in the Universal Marimba Competition & Festival in Belgium where he won the first prize and the best audience favorite vote award. The same year, Kao held his recital “Dream Departure”in Taipei and Pingtung, and his excellent performance was well received and loved by the audience. In 2015, Kao held his second percussion recital entitled “Stairs of Life”. In 2016, Kao won the first prize in the Solo Marimba Category of the Italy Percussive Arts Society and the second prize in the Italy Percussive Arts Web Contest. In 2017, Kao held another solo performance entitled “QIN”. In 2019-2020, he was selected for the third "JPG Laboratory" incubator program. In 2022, Kao held another solo performance entitled “ONCE”. In June 2025, Tai Han-Chih and Kao Han-Yen held a percussion recital titled "Inception" at the National Concert Hall, which received wide acclaim and international attention.
At present, Kao is the member of Ju Percussion Group and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Lee, Tsui-YunMemberMore
Lee, Tsui-Yun is now studying her Ph.D. programs under professor Ju, Tzong-Ching in the Department of Music, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA). She had been in Ju Percussion Music School since her early age, and graduated from Dept. of Chinese and Western Music in Taipei Hwa Kang Arts School, Department of Music, National Chiayi University and Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments, Taipei National University of the Arts. She has previously studied under Vincent Liao, Yu-Tzu Lu, Ting-Chuan Chen, Jing-Yi Yeh, Shih-San Wu and PeiChing Wu. In 2021 to 2022 she was selected for the fourth "JPG Laboratory" incubator program. In October 2022, the crossover work Perfashion was performed at the PLAYground, which is highly praised by its riveting contents.
At present, Lee is now the member of Ju Percussion Group and also a teacher at Nan Hu Elementary School, Guangming Elementary School and Lishan Junior High School and a teacher of Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Tan, Chi-KhimInternMore
Gold medalist in the percussion ensemble category at Festival Kesenian Muzik Malaysia 2012, 2015, and 2016. Honorary gold medal winner and gold medalist in the percussion ensemble category at Malaysia International Music Festival 2015 and 2016. Formally studying under Sarah Barnes, Tan now studies under Professors Wu, Shih-San and Wu, Pei-Ching as a student of the Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments at Taipei National University of the Arts.
As a member of Ju Percussion Group 2, Tan took part in the 2021 Post-Millennial Percussion “5, 4, 3, 2, 1” concert series, performing “We are Together” at Taiwan’s National Recital Hall. In 2022, as part of the Post-Millennial Percussion musical concert series, he performed “Youth Percussion” at Eslite Performance Hall. The year following, in 2023, he performed “Breakthrough” at Eslite Performance Hall as part of the ”Heart to Heart” concert series.
At present, Tan is an intern of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of the Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Wang, Yi-HsuanInternMore
Awarded first place in the percussion ensemble high-school category at the 2014 National Percussion Competition and graduated from the Taipei National University of the Arts and received his master’s degree in 2025, Wang formerly studied under Hsu, Chi-Hao, Ho, Hong-Chi, Hwang, Kuen-Yean Wu, Shih-San and Wu, Pei-Ching.
As a member of Ju Percussion Group 2, Wang took part in the 2021 Post-Millennial Percussion”5, 4, 3, 2, 1”concert series, performing “We are Together” at Taiwan’s National Recital Hall. In 2022, as part of the Post-Millennial Percussion musical concert series, he performed “Youth Percussion” at Eslite Performance Hall. The year following, in 2023, he performed “Spark” at Eslite Performance Hall as part of the “Heart to Heart”concert series.
At present, Wang is an intern of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of the Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Chen, Pei-WenInternMore
After studying at Ju Percussion Music School from an early age, Chen went on to win the Jury Grand Prize in the Marimba Professional Youth A Category at the 2016 Taipei World Percussion Championship. She has studied under Cheng, Hsiang-Yao, Chen, Su-Ting, Yeh, Chin-Yi, Ho, Hong-Chi, and Suen, Ming-Jen. As a current student of the Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments at Taipei National University of the Arts, she now studies under Professors Wu, Shih-San and Wu, Pei-Ching.
As a member of Ju Percussion Group 2, Chen took part in the 2021 Post-Millennial Percussion”5, 4, 3, 2, 1”series, performing “We are Together” at Taiwan’s National Recital Hall. In 2022, as part of the Post-Millennial Percussion concert series, she performed “Travel Percussion” at Eslite Performance Hall. The year following, in 2023, she performed “Breakthrough” at Eslite Performance Hall as part of the《Heart to Heart》concert series.
At present, Chen is an intern of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of the Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Ho, Shin-RongInternMore
Ho began her study of percussion from an early age at Ju Percussion Music School. She formerly studied under teachers Ho, Hong-Chi and Cheng, Ya-Hsin, and now studies under Professor Hwang, Kuen-Yean as a student of the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments. In 2021, she was awarded first place at the TNUA Emerging Young Artists Cultivation Project.
As a member of Ju Percussion Group 2, Ho took part in the 2021 Post-Millennial Percussion”5, 4, 3, 2, 1”concert series, performing “Sophomore Year” at Taiwan’s National Recital Hall. In 2022, as part of the Post-Millennial Percussion musical concert series, she performed “Youth Percussion” at Eslite Performance Hall. The year following, in 2023, she performed “Breakthrough” at Eslite Performance Hall as part of the”Heart to Heart”concert series.
At present, Ho is an intern of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of the Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Chang, Yi-PeiInternMore
Chang began her study of percussion from an early age at Ju Percussion Music School. She formerly studied under teachers Wu, Hsin-Hsuan, Chen, Su-Ting, Cheng, Hsiang-Yao, and Ho, Hong-Chi. She now studies under Professor Wu, Shih-San as a student of the Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments. In 2021, she was awarded first place at the TNUA Emerging Young Artists Cultivation Project.
As a member of Ju Percussion Group 2, Chang took part in the 2021 Post-Millennial Percussion ”5, 4, 3, 2, 1” series, performing “Sophomore Year” at Taiwan’s National Recital Hall. In 2022, as part of the Post-Millennial Percussion concert series, she performed “Youth Percussion” at Eslite Performance Hall. The year following, in 2023, she performed “Breakthrough” at Eslite Performance Hall as part of the “Heart to Heart” concert series.
At present, Chang is an intern of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of the Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Liu, Hsin-YiInternMore
Formerly a student of Huang, Chin-Hsiang, Lin, Yu-Shan, and Chen, Tzu-Ling, today Liu studies under Professor Wu, Pei-Ching at Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments. In 2021, she was awarded first place at the TNUA Emerging Young Artists Cultivation Project.
As a member of Ju Percussion Group 2, Liu took part in the 2021 Post-Millennial Percussion”5, 4, 3, 2, 1”concert series, performing “Sophomore Year” at Taiwan’s National Recital Hall. In 2022, as part of the Post-Millennial Percussion musical concert series, she performed “Youth Percussion” at Eslite Performance Hall. The year following, in 2023, she performed “Spark” at Eslite Performance Hall as part of the ”Heart to Heart” concert series.
At present, Liu is an intern of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of the Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Huang, AllisonInternMore
Huang previously studied under Wu, Kuo-Hsuan and Hsiao, Hsiao-Ling. She is currently a student of the Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments at Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) under the tutelage of Professor Wu, Shih-San. She placed first in the xylophone category (13-18 age group) at the 2018 American Protégé International Concerto Competition. In 2021, she placed first in the TNUA Emerging Young Artists Cultivation Project.
In 2020, Huang joined the 4th Ju Percussion Group Laboratory Incubation Project. In 2022, at Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center Multi-function Hall, she performed “FORCE Percussion x Taekwondo.” Huang is also a member of Ju Percussion Group 2. In that capacity, in 2021, she performed “Sophomore Year” at Taiwan’s National Recital Hall as part of the Post-Millennial Percussion “5, 4, 3, 2, 1” concert series. In 2022, as part of the Post-Millennial Percussion concert series, she performed “Youth Percussion” at Eslite Performance Hall. The year following, in 2023, she performed “Spark” at Eslite Performance Hall as part of the ”Heart to Heart”concert series.
At present, Huang is an intern of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of the Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.
Chen, Huan-WuInternMore
Chen began his study of percussion from an early age at Ju Percussion Music School. He formerly studied under Huang, Xin-Hui, Chen, I-Ju, and Lu, Huan-Wei and now studies under Professor Hwang, Kuen-Yean as a student of the Taipei National University of the Arts Graduate Institute of Orchestral Instruments.
As a member of Ju Percussion Group 2, Chen took part in the 2021 Post-Millennial Percussion ”5, 4, 3, 2, 1” concert series, performing “We are Together” at Taiwan’s National Recital Hall. In 2022, as part of the Post-Millennial Percussion musical concert series, he performed “Travel Percussion” at Eslite Performance Hall. The year following, in 2023, he performed “Spark” at Eslite Performance Hall as part of the ”Heart to Heart” concert series.
At present, Chen is an intern of Ju Percussion Group, and a teacher of the Juvenile Percussion Ensemble.