Wei-Chia Wu

Wei-Chia (Veronica) Wu is a Taiwanese composer based in the U.S. She earned her Master of Music in Composition from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, studying under Drs. Michael Hersch and Oscar Bettison. Passionate about film music, she pursued a Graduate Diploma in Film and Game Scoring at the Film Scoring Academy of Europe, graduating in May 2022. During this time, she collaborated with numerous musicians, recording scores ranging from chamber ensembles to full orchestras.

Veronica has worked with independent filmmakers on short films and TV ads. In 2015, she contributed sound design for the award-winning film Night Blindness by Taiwanese director Dong Tuan-Hao. Beyond film, her musical journey spans recording engineering, songwriting, and live performances, including leading a 30-member ensemble at Tainan Warehouse in 2016. She incorporates electronic elements, pop and rock influences, and visual art into her compositions, crafting evocative storytelling through music.

Recently, her opera, Telosma Cordata's Dream, premiered at the 2023 Puccini Chamber Opera Festival in Italy. She continues to explore new musical landscapes, seamlessly blending classical and contemporary elements. Additionally, she is preparing to record her cello album, Under the Ocean, in Tokyo, Japan. With each project, she remains committed to pushing creative boundaries and crafting unique sonic identities in her compositions.