Fang is pursuing a doctorate degree in musicology. Her research interests focus on the intersection of critical racial theory and music. She is particularly interested in how pop music participates in racial equity and social justice.
As an active erhu player, Fang has performed as a soloist and with various orchestras in the United States and China. She enjoys playing the erhu with musicians from different cultures. In addition, Fang participated in several world music ensembles, including Ghana’s Ewe drumming, the Steel Band, and the Taiko drumming ensemble. Playing music is the most crucial part of her life.
Conference Presentations
“The Impact of Mariachi Education on Academic Achievement in Tucson High Magnet School and Pueblo Magnet High School,” Rocky Mountain Music Scholars’ Conference: Southwest Chapter of the Society for Ethnomusicology, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2017.
Encyclopedia Entries
2019 “Acculturation,” The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Music and Culture. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
2019 “China: Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice,” The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Music and Culture. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.