Alumni Sharing

Jenny Liu, DAIS/DHA graduate of 2020, has been studying music since she was 4 years old.  During her 4 years at DAIS/DHA, from Grade 9 through Grade 12, she has been able to attend several music classes with our amazing music teachers: Foundations of Music, School Band, Advanced Chorus, High School Choir, and AP Music Theory. After completing her undergraduate studies at Berklee College of Music, Jenny is going to Teachers College, Columbia University for her master's degree.

Jenny majored in Music Education at Berklee, passed MTEL, and got the Massachusetts music teacher license. In May 2024, she finished her six months teaching practice at a Boston public school (K-8). During the practicum, Jenny served as music teacher, both general music and band, for Grades 4 through 8.

This year, there have been only 9 out of 1300+ Class of 2024 graduates at Berklee who chose Music Education major, and only 2 of them were from China!

Message from Jenny

I found the joy of being a musician and a teacher. I realize that music can bring so much to kids and can influence them so much. So, I decided to continue my journey to Teachers College majoring in Music Education.

I’d like to encourage students who love music and want to teach to know more about this major. The department is so small and feels like a close-knit family. Besides your musicianship, you can get a chance to learn multiple instruments, teaching pedagogies, and can also have lots of community teaching opportunities. Most of the students can find a teaching job right after graduation.

I just want to tell the students that follow your heart and do something you like. Do something that is meaningful. Have a dream, believe in yourself and your potential. Contribute to the society and make your community a better one!

About the University：

Columbia University is the oldest institution of higher education in New York State and the fifth oldest in the United States. It is also a member of the Ivy League. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, it is ranked 23rd, and in the 2022 U.S. News World University Rankings, it is ranked 6th.

Teachers College of Columbia University was founded in the late 19th Century. Today the alumni network is 90,000 strong. With more than 100 programs to choose from, Teachers College is home to some of the world’s most influential faculty in the fields of Education, Psychology, Health and Leadership.  

—— https://www.tc.columbia.edu/about/