Melody Cen holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Kansas and is the Music Director and co-founder of the International Chamber and Vocal Music Institute (ICVMI), a contract musician with Hemiola, and a voice judge for the 19th Zhongxin International Music Competition. In her illustrious career as a professional classical singer, she has performed leading roles such as Miss Silberklang in Mozart’s Der Schauspieldirektor, Pamina and one of the Spirits in The Magic Flute, Sister Genovieffa in Puccini’s Suor Angelica, Drusilla in Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea, and Flora(cover) in Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw, among others.

Dr. Cen has garnered recognition in various competitions and honors, including Second Prize at the 2023 MAP International Music Competition and Second Prize at the American International Music Competition. Additionally, she was named Best Performer during the 43rd Acupuncture Legalization Day in California and received the title of Outstanding Performer at the 4th College Students Art Exhibition in Shanghai. She also has participated in prestigious music programs such as the International Opera Program at The Juilliard School, the Lawrence Opera Theater program, etc.

As a music educator, Dr. Cen is also deeply committed to academic research. In 2022, she presented her dissertation on Music in the Cultural Revolution at the 71st Midwest Conference of Asian Affairs. Furthermore, she has been invited by Professor Shi of Xidian University to deliver guest lectures on music education and the development of young artists. In 2024, she co-authored and published a comprehensive dissertation, offering insights into the cultivation of music students. Dr. Cen has collaborated with Muselit Company to publish a music appreciation course titled Classical Music Appreciation: Romantic Music That Never Stops.