Smee Wong is a Doctoral Lecturer at Lehman College and Vice Chair of Teaching While Queer.

A multifaceted musician and scholar, Smee received his early musical training at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. He is a frequent composer and presenter, with his work featured at festivals and events in China, Europe, Canada, and the United States. His compositions, spanning chamber, orchestral, and jazz idioms, explore and synthesize Eastern and Western musical traditions.

As a vocalist and improviser, Smee is known for his lyrical phrasing, emotional depth, and adventurous approach to timbre. He holds a Master’s degree in Vocal Jazz Performance from the University of Denver and a Ph.D. in Composition from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

His scholarly work includes publications in Art Review and the Journal of Xinghai Conservatory of Music, as well as an award-winning presentation at the China Music Review Society. His Chinese translation of Norman Lebrecht’s Who Killed Classical Music? further reflects his commitment to fostering global musical dialogue. His compositions are published by TUX People’s Music and Dulcamara Press.

Please contact Dr. Smee Wong for projects or to inquire about purchasing his work and scheduling a music lesson trial.

Download CV