EDUCATION
Doctor of Musical Arts • 2009 • The University of Arizona
• Major: Music Composition, study with Prof. Daniel Asia, Dr. Craig Walsh, Dr. Pamela Decker
• Minor: Music Theory, study with Dr. Donald Traut
• Dissertation: “Lily Park for Symphony Orchestra”
Master of Music • 2006 • The University of Florida
• Major: Music Composition, study with Dr. Paul Richards, Dr. James Paul Sain, Dr. Paul Koonce
• Thesis: “Hwang Hu (The Empress) for String Orchestra”
Bachelor of Music • 2000 • Yeungnam University
• Major: Music Composition, study with Prof. Gyu-Young Chin, Prof. Chul-Woo Lee
• Minor: Flute Performance, study with Prof. In-Jin Kim
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2017 - 2018 Music Instructor - Yamaha Music School, Arizona USA
• Teach piano, music theory, and composition
2009 - 2018 Private Music Instructor
• Teach piano, music theory, and composition
2007 - 2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant - The University of Arizona
• MUS 120 Music Skills and Structure (Music Theory for Freshman)
• Teach aural skills and written theory, responsible for giving exams and
grading assignments, quizzes, and exams
2006 - 2007 Theory Tutor - The University of Arizona
• Teach freshman, sophomore, and graduate students
2004 - 2006 Graduate Teaching Assistant - The University of Florida
• MUT 1121, 2126, 2127 Theory in Music I (Freshman), III, IV (Sophomore)
• Teach aural skills, written theory, and keyboard harmony, responsible for
grading exams
2001 Music Teacher - Hansol Children’s Institute, Korea
• Teach piano and music theory
2000 - 2001 Music Teacher - Teresa Music Institute, Korea
• Teach piano and music theory
1999 Music Teacher - Hodong Children’s Institue, Korea
• Teach piano and music theory
Music Teacher (Internship) - Kyungil Girl’s High School, Korea
• Teach Junior music composition and theory
1996 - 1999 Private Music Instructor - Korea
• Teach piano and music theory
RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY
International Performances
2006 gong for string quartet
• Constanza International Music Festival, Constanza, Romania
Hwang Hu for string orchestra
• muzyka z Florydy by R20 (string orchestra ensemble), Wroclaw, Poland
National Performances
2007 gong for string quartet
• New York University, New York City, New York
2006 Hwang Hu for string orchestra
• Fresh Ink 2006 by Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Jacksonville, Florida
Gong Mu Do Ha Ga for soprano, clarinet, cello, marimba, percussion
• Arizona State Contemporary Music Ensemble, Tempe, Arizona
Gong Mu Do Ha Ga
• Society of Composers, Inc. Student National Conference, Tempe, Arizona
/chu:n/ for solo piano
• Society of composers, Inc. Nano Concert, Atlanta, Georgia
Regional Performances
2008 Hyang for flute, clarinet, harp, vibraphone, piano
• Student Composers Concert, Tucson, Arizona
2007 Goot for Percussion Ensemble
• Student Composers Concert, Tucson, Arizona
2005 gong for string quartet
• Society of Composers, Inc. Student Chapter Concert, Gainesville, Florida
Spring - II. A Blue Bird for piccolo, oboe, violin, marimba, percussion
• Society of Composers, Inc. Student Chapter Concert, Gainesville, Florida
2004 /chu:n/ for solo piano
• Society of Composers, Inc. Student Chapter Concert, Gainesville, Florida
Sonata for Bb Clarinet & Piano
• Society of Composers, Inc. Student Chapter Concert, Gainesville, Florida
COMMISSIONS AND GRANTS
Commissions
2007 R20 String Orchestra - Yung
for R20 spring concert series 2009
2005 Esther Lamneck - Maze of Mirrors
for New Music Ensemble Concert at New York University
2006 R20 String Orchestra - Hwang Hu
for muzyka z Florydy 2006
Grants
2006 School of Music and College of Fine Arts, The University of Arizona
• Travel fund ($1000) for Constanta International Music Festival, Romania
School of Music, The University of Florida
• Travel fund ($10, 000 / 9 participants) for muzyka z Florydy in Poland
Master Classes
2007 Robert Beaser
• Hwang Hu, The University of Arizona
2006 Libby Larson
• Hwang Hu, The University of Florida
2005 John Corigliano
• gong, The University of Florida
2004 Daniel Welcher
• /chu:n/, The University of Florida
James Tenney
• Sonata for Bb Clarinet & Piano, The University of Florida
SERVICE
Professional Positions
2005 - 2006 President, New Music Ensemble at The University of Florida
Director of Hospitality, Florida Electro-acoustic Music Festival
Volunteer Positions
1996 - 2003 Sunday School Teacher
Piano Accompanist
• Church choir rehearsals and services
2006 - 2007 Piano Accompanist
• Worship team rehearsals and performances
Professional Affiliations
2008 Society for Music Theory (SMT)
2006 - Present Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI)
International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM)
2003 - Present Society of Composers, Inc. (SCI)
HONORS AND AWARDS
2006 - 2007 Graduate Committee Cash Award - The University of Arizona
• Tuition Grant - The University of Arizona
2006 Finalist, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s Fresh Ink 2006
• Performance at the final concert of the competition, Jacksonville, Florida
• American premiere of Hwang Hu by Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
First Prize, Fine Arts Juried Exhibition, The University of Florida
1996 - 2000 Academic Scholarship - Yeungnam University
LIST OF COMPOSITIONS
2018 Forbidden Door for chamber orchestra (in progress)
2016 Je Mang Me Ga for voice and chamber ensemble (in progress)
2009 Arang for chamber orchestra (in progress)
Lily Park for symphony orchestra (ca. 20:00)
2008 CHUM (Dance) for string quartet (in progress)
Hyang (Incense) for flute, clarinet, harp, vibraphone, piano (ca. 5:00)
2007 Yung for string orchestra (ca. 8:00)
Solstice for full orchestra (ca. 15:00)
2006 Rhapsodi for solo piano (ca. 5:00)
Five Miniatures for Oboe & Bass Clarinet (ca. 6:00)
Five Miniatures for Oboe (ca. 5:00)
Goot for percussion ensemble (ca. 6:00)
2005 Hwang Hu (The Empress) for string orchestra (ca. 13:00)
Maze of Mirrors for flute, clarinet, piano (ca. 7:00)
Gong Mu Do Ha Ga for soprano, clarinet, cello, marimba,
percussion (ca. 6:00)
Sang Yeo (A Hearse) for violin and piano (ca. 10:00)
Fissure for wind ensemble (ca. 13:00)
2004 Spring for flute (piccolo), clarinet (bass clarinet), oboe, violin, cello,
marimba, percussion, piano (ca. 15:00)
/chu:n/ for solo piano (ca. 5:00)
Cave for flute and marimba (ca. 7:00)
O-hu (afternoon) for tape (ca. 5:00)
2003 Sonata for Bb Clarinet & Piano (ca. 9:00)
gong for string quartet (ca. 6:00, revised in 2005)
2000 Sido II for Oboe and Percussion (ca. 7:00)
Overture for symphony orchestra (ca. 10:00)
Sido I for solo percussionist (ca. 5:00)
1999 Psalm 100 for SATB (ca. 5:00)
Woodwind Quintet (ca. 8:00, revised in 2004)
1998 String Quartet No.1(ca. 8:00)
Piano Sonata (ca. 12:00)
1997 Piano Suite (ca. 6:00)
Jindalae for soprano and piano (ca. 5:00)
1996 Sonata for Violin & Piano (ca. 6:00)
Variation for Solo Piano (ca. 7:00)
REFERENCES
Daniel Asia Professor of Music / Composition Area Coordinator
The University of Arizona
(520) 621 - 7020
Paul Richards Professor of Music Composition and Theory /
Area Chair
The University of Florida
(352) 273 - 3180
Donald Traut Assistant Professor of Music /
Director of Graduate Studies in Music Theory
The University of Arizona
(520) 621 - 7013
Pamela Decker Professor of Organ and Theory
The University of Arizona
(520) 621-1389
Timothy Kolosick Professor of Music Theory (retired)
The University of Arizona
James Paul Sain Professor of Music Composition, Electronic Music, and Theory
The University of Florida
(352) 273 - 3176
Leslie Odom Associate Professor of Oboe and Music Theory
The University of Florida
(352) 273 - 3172