Jingni Zhao

Jingni Zhao is a Chinese percussionist currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in Percussion Performance at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), where she studies under Professor Russell Burge and Dr. Adam Groh.

Zhao began her musical journey with piano studies at the age of three and started learning percussion at seven. At the age of nine, she joined a youth wind ensemble, beginning her extensive experience in ensemble performance. Throughout her musical development, she has received numerous awards in national and international music competitions.

In 2025, Zhao was admitted to CCM with a scholarship in recognition of her musical achievements. Since then, she has participated in numerous orchestral, symphonic wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, and solo performances, continuously expanding her musical experience and artistic expression.

With a deep passion for music and a strong sense of musical expression, Zhao aspires to pursue a professional career as an orchestral percussionist, bringing both technical excellence and artistic sensitivity to her performances.