Elva Tang, flute, is a performer, teacher, and arts administrator from southern California. She freelances in the greater Los Angeles area and is on staff as Grant Programs Administrative Assistant at Chamber Music America located in New York City. Elva earned her MM in Flute Performance from Michigan State University and double majored at UC Irvine with a BM in Flute Performance and BS in Public Health Sciences. Her principal teachers include Richard Sherman and Patricia Cloud.

As a performer, she is equally comfortable in orchestral and chamber settings, having made appearances with the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra (MI), New Britain Symphony Orchestra (CT), Nutmeg Symphony Orchestra (CT), California Solisti Chamber Orchestra, and numerous collegiate orchestras, chamber, and new music ensembles. She has participated in the Atlantic Music Festival, Domaine Forget Music Academy, Orford Musique Academy, and performed in masterclasses for notable flutists including Anne Zentner, Michael Cox, Emmanuel Pahud, and Alberto Almarza.

Since 2016, Elva has taught flute lessons in private and group settings to students from elementary through university ages with diverse backgrounds and music goals. Passionate about teaching and invested in her students, she nurtures strong flute playing fundamentals and creates a positive space for students to learn and express themselves. She is indebted to the wonderful teachers who have shaped her life and hopes to share all she has learned along the way with her students.