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Photography by Issac Chan
Hello!
I am a new media artist and sound designer who loves collaborating, experimenting, and learning. Here you can find my current projects; upcoming events, and professional work in music, programming, and sound design. I have many personal interests and occasionally write casual musings on my blog.
Since I was a child, I've been fascinated with different instruments. I started my musical journey with classical piano and later joined a student performance group that shared a blend of Cape Breton, Celtic, and Metis traditional fiddle music. I studied kinesiology in university, intending for a future in acupuncture, but discovered the world of sound and technology while enrolled in UBC’s Minor in Applied Music Technology program, and haven’t looked back since!
My interests are ever expanding and I love collaborating. Please feel free to contact me to say hi, discuss collaborative ideas, or ask any questions you may have!
“When you play, never mind who listens to you.”
― Robert Schumann
BIO
Andrea Wong is an experimental sound artist whose musical background stems from classical piano and Canadian folk fiddle. She discovered an interest in sound and technology during her involvement as a software programmer with Sonic UBC Laptop Sounds and Sensors (SUBCLASS) where she worked alongside other musicians and dancers in composing for interactive media art performance works. Since then, Andrea has worked in the world of sound design for interactive media including virtual reality games and interactive installations, as well as fixed media such as short animations and electroacoustic operas. Andrea’s curiosities have led her in a pursuit of using technology to create meaningful and accessible immersive experiences. Her work is a mixture of projects involving researching, creating, and performing with interactive music technologies.
On stage, Andrea has performed on a variety of instruments with artists across different genres at Canadian music festivals including CelticFest Vancouver, Toronto Summer Music Festival, and Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Her projects have been featured on CBC and supported by funding organizations including Canada Council for the Arts, British Columbia Arts Council, and Creative BC. Andrea’s current musical practice is focused on creating sincere relationships and unique conversations through free improvisation. She is an avid collaborator with a passion for learning and bridging genres, traditions, and technologies. Andrea is currently active in Calgary and Vancouver, and can be found performing violin regularly with the Calgary Civic Symphony and exploring the Chinese guzheng augmented with computer electronics.
Andrea is a passionate educator and strong believer in the power of community. She teaches music out of her Calgary home studio and administers her regular community series Improv Karaoke in Vancouver-Chinatown and Brentwood Burnaby. Andrea currently sits on the board of directors of Vancouver New Music and volunteers with the Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition. In her free time, she enjoys various martial arts and spending quality time with her Samoyed.
Last updated Sept 2025.
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