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Hi, I’m Evan Yu, a NYU Steinhardt undergraduate student specializing in Music Theory and Composition with a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. I love bringing together composers, performers, and tech teams to create engaging concerts and memorable musical experiences. I’ve organized concert premieres, directed ensembles, and collaborated across departments to turn creative ideas into polished productions. I’m active as a performer and leader—serving as Co-President + Lead Cellist of the Video Game Music Orchestra, Vice President + Freelance Performer with Violet Diabolo Performance Group, and a composer and music director for Off-Broadway work. I’m excited by opportunities in music direction, game soundtracks, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I specialize in narrative storytelling especially with LGBTQ+ themes as a queer person myself.…Hi, I’m Evan Yu, a NYU Steinhardt undergraduate student specializing in Music Theory and Composition with a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. I love bringing together composers, performers, and tech teams to create engaging concerts and memorable musical experiences. I’ve organized concert premieres, directed ensembles, and collaborated across departments to turn creative ideas into polished productions. I’m active as a performer and leader—serving as Co-President + Lead Cellist of the Video Game Music Orchestra, Vice President + Freelance Performer with Violet Diabolo Performance Group, and a composer and music director for Off-Broadway work. I’m excited by opportunities in music direction, game soundtracks, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I specialize in narrative storytelling especially with LGBTQ+ themes as a queer person myself.

Evan Yu

Composer, Music Producer, Session Artist, +2

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Hi, I’m Evan Yu, a NYU Steinhardt undergraduate student specializing in Music Theory and Composition with a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. I love bringing together composers, performers, and tech teams to create engaging concerts and memorable musical experiences. I’ve organized concert premieres, directed ensembles, and collaborated across departments to turn creative ideas into polished productions. I’m active as a performer and leader—serving as Co-President + Lead Cellist of the Video Game Music Orchestra, Vice President + Freelance Performer with Violet Diabolo Performance Group, and a composer and music director for Off-Broadway work. I’m excited by opportunities in music direction, game soundtracks, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I specialize in narrative storytelling especially with LGBTQ+ themes as a queer person myself.…Hi, I’m Evan Yu, a NYU Steinhardt undergraduate student specializing in Music Theory and Composition with a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. I love bringing together composers, performers, and tech teams to create engaging concerts and memorable musical experiences. I’ve organized concert premieres, directed ensembles, and collaborated across departments to turn creative ideas into polished productions. I’m active as a performer and leader—serving as Co-President + Lead Cellist of the Video Game Music Orchestra, Vice President + Freelance Performer with Violet Diabolo Performance Group, and a composer and music director for Off-Broadway work. I’m excited by opportunities in music direction, game soundtracks, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I specialize in narrative storytelling especially with LGBTQ+ themes as a queer person myself.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Evan Yu, a NYU Steinhardt undergraduate student specializing in Music Theory and Composition with a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. I love bringing together composers, performers, and tech teams to create engaging concerts and memorable musical experiences. I’ve organized concert premieres, directed ensembles, and collaborated across departments to turn creative ideas into polished productions.

I’m active as a performer and leader—serving as Co-President + Lead Cellist of the Video Game Music Orchestra, Vice President + Freelance Performer with Violet Diabolo Performance Group, and a composer and music director for Off-Broadway work. I’m excited by opportunities in music direction, game soundtracks, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I specialize in narrative storytelling especially with LGBTQ+ themes as a queer person myself.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Chinese

Fluent

Work Experience

Concert Organizer at Composers Collective

August 1, 2025 - Present

Produced a concert premiering 14+ new works with 100+ audience turnout; oversaw technical operations, stage management, and rehearsal scheduling; managed call for scores and organized selections and program information; facilitated communication between composers, instrumentalists, and sound operators to streamline production.

Tutor + Teacher's Assistant at America Reads/America Counts

October 1, 2023 - Present

Provided in-class tutoring tailored to diverse learning styles, improving student engagement and comprehension; assisted in grading and compiling 60+ class assignments, projects, tests, and quizzes to support classroom efficiency.

Composer + Music Director at Off-Broadway: Microbes! The Musical

February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Assembled music department materials, including performance tracks and cue sheets; directed cross-departmental communication among 20+ musicians, actors, and technicians under a two-month deadline; supervised ensemble rehearsals and cast rehearsals; improved musical precision and efficiency; conducted an 8-person live ensemble alongside a pre-recorded track; led digital and physical marketing campaigns to boost attendance.

Office Assistant at Lipton Hall Resource Center

September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Organized and distributed 50+ packages daily for residents; provided customer service and administrative support in a 450+ resident building; managed front desk operations including answering phone calls, handling reservations, and urgent emails.

Co-President + Lead Cellist at Video Game Music Orchestra

September 1, 2025 - Present

Oversee weekly operations, rehearsals, and executive planning; implement structured reporting systems to track attendance, logistics, and production milestones; rehearse student-made orchestra arrangements of video game soundtracks such as Delta Rune, Super Smash Bros, and Genshin Impact; expand ensemble membership from 20 to 50+ players through targeted outreach across instrumental departments; strengthen ensemble visibility and project scale.

Vice President + Performer at Violet Diabolo Performance Group

September 1, 2023 - Present

Lead professional Chinese Yo-Yo / Diabolo troupe, invited to NYU Welcome and 100+ events and galas; manage event/venue coordination, recruitment, weekly trainings, and choreography music.

Welcome Leader at NYU Welcome

August 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Led theme-based community spaces (East Asian, LGBTQ+) to support 2000+ incoming students and foster inclusivity; handled check-ins, guided campus tours, and real-time support during live events and ceremonies.