Ruth Huang

Ruth Huang passed away in December 2025 and leaves behind her husband and their two children. Our sincerest sympathies and thoughts are with her family and friends, her numerous students and colleagues.

In celebration of Ruth and her dedication to music education, the VSO School of Music is establishing a memorial bursary fund in her name. Honouring her lifelong commitment to teaching violin, the bursary fund will provide financial support for students studying violin in the School. Donations to the Ruth Huang Memorial Bursary Fund can be made online here. Once on the website, please select the Ruth Huang Memorial Bursary Fund from the drop-down menu. Inquiries can be directed to info@vsoschoolofmusic.ca.

Originally from Taiwan, violin teacher Ruth Huang started her music journey first as a pianist at age four then as a violinist at age six. She came to Canada shortly afterwards to continue her studies.  Among her teachers are Robert Davidovich, Andrew Dawes and Nancy Di Novo.

Ruth graduated from University of British Columbia in 2003 with a Master’s Degree in Violin Performance.  As a performer, she has played in numerous orchestras and chamber ensembles.  She is one of the founding members of Pacific Rim String Quartet. Ruth is a certified Suzuki Method Instructor and directs a private violin studio in Vancouver.