Biography
Cherilyn Liu is a French horn player from Taiwan, currently studying at The Juilliard School with Professor Erik Ralske. Introduced to music at an early age, she continued her musical training in both horn and piano while pursuing biomedical studies in high school.
Cherilyn has won top prizes in the National Student Competition of Music in Taiwan in 2021 and 2023. As Principal Horn of the National Symphony Youth Orchestra of Taiwan (NSYO) in 2024, she toured Singapore and Thailand in chamber music performances and appeared in events including the Presidential Office Concert. Since 2025, Cherilyn has been a member of Juilliard ensembles, where she performs regularly in orchestra, chamber music, and opera productions.
"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous support in making this scholarship possible. This award not only helps relieve the financial burden of studying abroad, but also gives me the opportunity to focus fully on my musical and academic growth. Music is my greatest passion, and with your support, I feel encouraged to pursue my dream of becoming a professional French horn player. Your generosity inspires me to work hard and share my music with the world."