吴雨蔓 (Yuman Wu) 

吴雨蔓是美国陆军乐团 “Pershing’s Own” 历史上首位华人指挥，现任本团指挥。她是一位兼具国际视野与跨文化素养的音乐家，致力于通过音乐搭建文化交流的桥梁。现于华盛顿大学攻读管乐指挥博士学位（D.M.A.），师从 Timothy Salzman 与 Erin Bodnar 教授。她曾于约翰斯·霍普金斯大学皮博迪音乐学院获得管乐指挥硕士学位，师从 Harlan Parker 教授，并拥有康奈尔大学商业分析硕士，以及伊利诺伊大学音乐、经济与统计三项学士学位。
吴老师拥有丰富的合唱团与交响乐团指挥经验，现担任华盛顿大学 Wind Ensemble、Symphonic Band、Concert Band 和 Husky Marching Band 的指挥与副指挥，并教授本科指挥课程。她曾任华盛顿特区中华音乐协会副音乐总监，积极参与中美文化交流活动，多次受邀在中国驻美大使馆为国家级外交活动演出。她亦在中国四川与福建等地开展音乐教育与指挥培训，积极推动基础音乐教育的发展。
吴老师同时担任 华盛顿大学 Band Festival 的总策划，负责策划并执行每年一度面向华盛顿州、尤其是大西雅图地区初中与高中的音乐教育交流活动，全面提升中学生的音乐素养与演奏经验，对本地音乐教育发展具有积极而深远的影响。
此外，吴老师擅长钢琴、大提琴以及多种中国传统乐器，长期致力于中西合璧音乐的创作与传播。她曾与中美多所高校及专业乐团合作演出，并策划多场融合音乐项目，广受好评。她坚信，音乐不仅是一种艺术形式，更是文化的载体与沟通的语言。

Yuman Wu is the first Chinese conductor in history to conduct the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” A musician with both a global perspective and strong cross-cultural literacy, she is dedicated to building bridges of cultural exchange through music. She is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degree in Instrumental Conducting at the University of Washington, studying with Professors Timothy Salzman and Dr. Erin Bodnar. She earned her Master of Music degree in Wind Conducting from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University under the guidance of Dr. Harlan Parker, a Master of Science degree in Business Analytics from Cornell University, and three Bachelor’s degrees in Music, Economics, and Statistics from the University of Illinois.
Ms. Wu has extensive experience conducting both choirs and instrumental ensembles. She currently serves as director and conductor of the University of Washington Symphonic Band and Concert Band, while assist conducting and directing the UW Wind Ensemble and Husky Marching Band, in addition to teaching undergraduate conducting courses. She previously served as Associate Music Director of the Chinese Music Society of Washington, actively engaging in U.S.–China cultural exchange activities and performing at national-level diplomatic events hosted by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United States. She has also led music education and conducting training programs in Sichuan and Fujian, China, promoting the development of foundational music education.
As the coordinator of the University of Washington Band Festival, Ms. Wu plans and executes the annual event, which fosters music education exchange among middle and high schools in Washington State, particularly in the Greater Seattle area. Her work has significantly enhanced the musical skills and performance experience of young musicians, making a lasting impact on the local music education landscape.
In addition to her conducting career, Ms. Wu is proficient in piano, cello, and multiple traditional Chinese instruments, and is deeply committed to creating and promoting music that blends Eastern and Western traditions. She has collaborated with numerous universities and professional ensembles in both China and the United States, curating and performing in innovative cross-cultural projects to wide acclaim. She firmly believes that music is not only an art form but also a vessel for culture and a language of connection.