Dachuan Cao

Dachuan Cao is the Interim Director of Bands at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he conducts the Symphonic Band, OLLI New Horizons Band, leads the Pep Band, and teaches courses in conducting. Originally from China, he is deeply committed to advancing wind band music education in his home country and promoting cross-cultural exchange through music. He serves as Conductor-in-Residence of the Beijing Wind Orchestra and has presented numerous lectures, workshops, and concerts across China.

Prior to his appointment at UNCW, Cao was a Graduate Teaching Fellow at the University of North Texas, where he is pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in wind conducting under the mentorship of Professor Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Andrew Trachsel and Amy Woody. His previous roles include Director of the Qingdao Chamber Wind Ensemble, Guest Conductor of the Qingdao Performing Arts Dance Theater Orchestra, and the Qingdao Concert Hall Symphony Orchestra.

Education

D.M.A Candidate in Wind Conducting, University of North Texas
M.M. in Wind Conducting, University of North Texas
B.A. in Trumpet Performance, University of Cincinnati