Hyeseon Jin is a pianist from South Korea, striving to maintain a well-balanced approach across multi-dimensional career paths. She is completing a Doctorate in Piano Performance and Music Literature with two minors, Music Theory and Arts Administration, at the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, where she earned a Master of Music and Performer Diploma. She obtained her Bachelor of Music from Seoul National University in South Korea.

Jin has been actively performing as a soloist and collaborative pianist, maintaining a regular concert schedule. Her performances have taken her to venues internationally, including Klavierhouse, Murray State University, Porto Pianofest (Portugal), Gijon International Piano Festival (Spain), Kennedy Center, Ruthmere Museum, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Brown County Art Guild, and various esteemed venues in South Korea such as Seoul Arts Center, Sejong Performing Arts Center, Kumho Arts Hall, Yongsan Art Hall, Seongnam Art Center Concert Hall, and Ilshin Arts Hall. She has performed alongside orchestras such as the Jacobs School of Music Student Orchestra, the Seoul Sejong Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Ukraine Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Jin has won over a dozen top prizes in prestigious music competitions worldwide, including the Segye Times Piano Competition (South Korea), Asia International Chopin Competition (Japan), Kurume International J.S. Bach Music Competition (Japan), LA International Liszt Competition, Kirov International Music Festival Competition, Indianapolis Matinee Musicale Competition, Robert B. Beardsley Piano Prize Competition, Southern Illinois Young Artist Organization Competition, Manhattan International Music Competition, Millersville Keyboard International Piano Competition, and Moscow International Chopin Competition (Russia). She is also the recipient of awards such as the Fellowship from Porto Pianofest and Gijon International Piano Festival, the American Liszt Society Award, the Réka Darida Foundation Education Prize, the MTNA Collegiate Chapter of the Year Award, and the IU Student Organization of the Year Award among more than 700 enrolled IU student organizations.

Jin has extensive experience working with students of all ages (from 4 to 75) and all levels. She has served as an Associate Instructor in the Secondary Piano Program at IU Jacobs School of Music and as a Piano Instructor at the Pre-College and Adult Music Program at the University of Indianapolis. Currently, she holds faculty positions at the Young Pianists Program and Blossom Piano Camp at IU, Palmetto International Piano Festival, and Blue Lake Music Camp.

Jin has held leadership roles such as Founder and Director at IU Blossom Piano Camp, Administrative Assistant at the Piano Department of IU, Executive Assistant at IU Young Pianists Program and Summer Piano Academy, Chair of National Society of Arts and Letters' Instrumental Music Competition, Co-Founder and Co-Leader of Musical Time (a community engagement concert series), and President of the Music Teacher National Association (MTNA) Collegiate Chapter at IU.

Elizabeth Yao is a lecturer in music in piano at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she coordinates its secondary piano program, directs the Young Pianists program and the Summer Piano Academy, and teaches piano pedagogy. She holds a Doctor of Music in piano, with double minors in music theory and music history/literature, from the Jacobs School of Music, where she studied with Distinguished Professor André Watts.

She has been featured as guest soloist with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and the Coeur d’Alene Symphony, and as a guest artist on Spokane Public Radio’s From the Studio. Other distinctions have included prizes and awards from the Southern Illinois Young Artists Organization Instrumental Competition, Indianapolis Matinee Musicale Collegiate Scholarship Competition, Lima Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition, and Ladies Musical Club of Seattle Award Tour Competition. She has toured with the San Francisco Symphony Adventures in Music educational outreach program, performing for and teaching thousands of elementary school students throughout the San Francisco Unified School District.

Praised for “shining in her own right without overshadowing [her collaborative musician]…the pianist possess an exacting facility at the keyboard, playing with a vibrancy not often heard…” (Rochester CITY Newspaper), Yoshiko Arahata enjoys a multifaceted musical career as a solo pianist, collaborative musician, educator, and composer. Top prize winner of national and international competitions including Los Angeles International Liszt Competition and American Virtuosi International Music Competition, Arahata has performed at Carnegie Hall (New York), Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (Los Angeles), Preston Bradley Hall (Chicago), AmiCa Associazione musicale internazionale del Calatino (Italy), Amalfi International Piano Festival (Italy), Gijon International Piano Festival (Spain), International Piano Academy Moulin d’Andé (France), Ritos Project (Greece), Roppongi Concert Hall (Japan), and Hong Kong Cultural Centre (Hong Kong). Her concerto appearances span from traditional works by Bach and Beethoven to contemporary ensembles with featured piano parts by Wolfgang Rihm, György Ligeti, Steve Reich, and Aaron Jay Kernis. Her engagements this season include a performance-teaching residency with musicians and dancers in Guatemela and a solo piano fellowship at 2024 Gilmore International Piano Festival.

A sought-after collaborative and chamber musician, Arahata has performed with numerous instrumentalists and vocalists, including renowned violinist Charles Castleman and Robin Scott, principal musicians from Toronto, Pittsburgh, and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestras, flutist Adam Sadberry (Concert Artist Guild), mezzo-soprano Jessica Ann Best, percussionist Joshua Graham on “Music after 2000” tour, Ensemble-in-Residence in Texas as the founding member of Elgin Trio, and artists at the Garth Newel Chamber Music Festival. She has appeared frequently on k-Mozart 105.1FM and WXXI Classical 91.5 FM. Moreover, she has served as a pianist for numerous orchestras, contemporary music ensembles, woodwind ensembles, and jazz ensembles.

Euyjong Choi, a native of South Korea, has studied and worked as a musician. By winning a special prize as the youngest candidate in the Young Tchaikovsky international competition, Choi started to distinguish herself as a pianist at eight. She has won various Korean national competitions, and attended international festivals including Leipzig Music Festival, the International Piano Academy at Seoul National University, Amalfi Coast Music Festival, and given her solo recitals as a selected student by her professors.

Choi is expanding her musical activity by working as a collaborative pianist and playing chamber music. Choi worked with many instrumentalists giving recitals assigned to different studios at Indiana University, and Michigan State University. She has played for competitions and auditions regularly, also performed with various chamber groups, and gave recitals with Piano Quintet, Piano Quartet, Two pianos, and four-hands piano groups. Recently, her four-hands chamber group released their album “Many Hands” which is about Women Composers’ four-hands pieces in January 2024. With this project, she performed in a Faculty-Guest recital at Michigan State University, Pleyel Concert Series at Scarab Club in Detroit, and she is planning to give a presentation and performance with it this coming March at the MTNA National Conference.

Dr. Choi holds her Doctor of Musical Arts degree with Dr. Derek Polischuk at Michigan State University with a Graduate Assistantship. She received her Master's degree and Performance Diploma in Piano Performance from Indiana University with a full scholarship recipient and Associate Instructor position. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance from Seoul National University in South Korea.

Andrew Sohn was born in Perth, Western Australia, and immigrated to the US in 2004. In 2013, Andrew graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. In 2016, he graduated from the Eastman School of Music with a Master of Music in Piano Performance. This past December, Andrew graduated from Indiana University with a Doctor of Music in Piano Performance. His primary mentors are Emile Naoumoff, Natalya Antonova, and Marina Lomazov.

During his years in Indiana, Andrew has been invited to perform as a soloist in the Christel DeHaan manor, the Solinski’s Concert Series, and the Bean Blossom Concert Series. He made an appearance at the University of Michigan debuting Kyle Rotolo’s “Exhale the Moon” for piano, clarinet, violin, and cello. Recently, he was invited to perform Dvořák’s Piano Quintet in A major with the Cercis String Quartet in Columbus, Indiana. Andrew was an officer of IU’s MTNA collegiate chapter, and he was invited by the Collegiate Symposium conference this past January to give his group presentation: Inclusive Teaching: Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is scheduled to give this presentation several more times at IU and Ball State University this year. Andrew has been invited to judge several music festivals in Indiana and he currently teaches for the Young Pianist program at IU, and the Stafford Music Academy.

Pianist Kyunghoon Kim is Adjunct Lecturer in Piano at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

A native of South Korea, Dr. Kim made his debut at the age of 12 with Solideo Philharmonic Orchestra. He has been featured as a piano soloist with numerous orchestras in South Korea, Vietnam, and the United States, including two appearances with the Indiana University Symphony Orchestra as a concerto competition winner. His performance of Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Maestro Arthur Fagen was praised as being “not only bombastic, but intensely musical, rich in nuances, introspective, lyrical” (Herald Times). His solo performing career involves prizes and awards from the Chautauqua Solo Piano Competition, Indianapolis Matinee Musicale Competition, Ben L. Gomez Piano Competition, NSAL (National Society of Arts and Letters) Instrumental Competition, Hanoi International Piano Competition, Haneol Music Competition, and Korea Piano Society Competition.

As an active teacher and scholar, Kim has participated in multiple MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) events, such as the Collegiate Chapters Symposium, where he presented his doctoral dissertation, “Strategies to deal with the challenges of the piano solo recital: Interviews with piano faculty members and university piano majors,” and his research on “Vertical and Horizontal Listening through Basso Continuo,” utilizing his specialties in Early Music.

Kim earned his Doctor of Music in Piano Performance with double minors in Music Theory and Early Music (Harpsichord) at Indiana University, as a protégé of Professor Arnaldo Cohen, with whom he also completed his Master of Music degree. His studies in early keyboard were with renowned harpsichordist and fortepianist Elisabeth Wright. Kim earned his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Seoul National University, where he studied with Professor Hyoung-Joon Chang, and graduated as valedictorian of his class.

Rachel Yu Chen, a distinguished artist and pianist, emerges as a trailblazing music educator, marking the first professional musician in her family. Born in New York to a Taiwanese diplomat, Rachel's musical journey ignited at the Levine School in Washington D.C., propelled by a Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Foundation Scholarship from NPR's "From the Top."

Her global classical training set the stage for a remarkable career, taking her from Washington D.C. to Taipei and Los Angeles, furthering her studies at The Colburn School’s prestigious Pre-College program. Rachel represented Taiwan at the 40th International Piano Competition, earning a coveted performance at Carnegie Hall for the International Chopin Celebration Concert in 2010.

While her accomplishments in performance are celebrated, Rachel's true passion lies in music education. With a Bachelor's and Master's in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, she recently attained a Doctorate of Music in Piano Performance, focusing on teaching students with special needs, particularly those with autism, under the guidance of Roberto Plano at Indiana University.

Rachel's commitment to education is evident in her roles at the Preparatory Piano Lab Program (PPLP) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and the Young Pianists Pre-College Program at Indiana University. Currently, she serves as Core Faculty at the Levine School in Washington D.C. and piano adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA NVCC), with a special focus on teaching students with autism.

As a pivotal member of the Music Teacher National Association (MTNA), Rachel served as the president of Indiana University’s MTNA Collegiate Chapter, initiating impactful programs such as The Lunch Break Series and Keys to the Future Concert Series. This year, she contributes actively to the local music education community as the Newsletter Chair for the Washington DC Music Teacher Association (WMTA) Board.

Rachel's dedication extends to the Co-founding of Musical Time, a community-focused project fostering music education and performance. Her involvement in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) working group for Levine School's Tuition Assistance Program reflects her commitment to making music education accessible and inclusive.

In essence, Rachel Yu Chen stands as a dynamic force in the world of classical music, with a profound focus on shaping the next generation of musicians through her inspiring and inclusive approach to music education.

Philippine-born Stephen Joven-Lee began piano studies at age 10. One year later, he moved to New York City where he studied with Dr. Amy E. Gustafson and Dr. Jose Ramon Mendez on a full scholarship. Joven-Lee is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where he studied under Professor Alvin Chow. He received Oberlin’s Rudolf Serkin Prize and John Elvin Prize for excellence in piano performance and the Faustina Hurlbutt Prize for outstanding graduating student in piano. He received a Master of Music degree at the Juilliard School where he studied under Professor Julian Martin and was one of eight pianists selected to compete in the school’s Gina Bachauer Piano Competition.

Joven-Lee is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Northwestern University with Dr. Jose Ramon Mendez, where he won 1st place in the Thaviu-Isaak Piano Competition.

Joven-Lee is an award winner of almost two-dozen competitions. This has led him to perform in many renowned halls including Carnegie Weill Hall (NY), Severance Reinberger Hall (OH), Steinway Hall (NY & OH), and other international stages. He has had the opportunity to perform Liszt’s 1st Piano Concerto and Beethoven’s 3rd Piano Concerto with the Bloomingdale Orchestra. His third and most recent appearance at Carnegie’s Weill Hall was sponsored by the Filipino American Music Foundation.

Alongside performance, Joven-Lee is a passionate teacher and scholar. Certain of his own students have gone on to receive awards at competitions and have performed in venues including Carnegie Weill Hall and Walt Disney Concert Hall. He recently gave masterclasses at the Palmetto International Music Festival and at the Manila Pianos Artist Series. He also taught music theory and ear-training classes at the Juilliard School and Northwestern University. As a scholar, Joven-Lee has done research and writing to be published for the Juilliard Orchestra. Joven-Lee has premiered many pieces in Europe and North America, including his own. Joven-Lee is an avid composer, conductor, and chamber musician.

Joven-Lee has been elected as a member of the Pi Kappa Lambda - National Music Honor Society in recognition of the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship.

Jack Allen is a pianist studying at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Currently in his first year, he is pursuing a Master of Music in piano performance under the guidance of Dr. Spencer Myer. In 2023, he earned his Bachelor of Music in piano performance at the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University, with minors in saxophone and German studies, studying piano under Dr. Craig Nies.

As a soloist, Jack has given many performances and solo recitals with repertoire ranging from Bach to Carter; he has also performed concerti with orchestras on several occasions. Jack has participated in many masterclasses and summer festivals, as well; notable pedagogues include Wei-Yi Yang, Charles Richard-Hamelin, and Benedetto Lupo. Beyond solo piano, Jack is an avid collaborator; he has diverse experience working in duo, chamber, and large ensemble settings. Also an advocate for new music, he has premiered many new works and frequently performs works by contemporary composers.

Throughout his life, Jack has received numerous awards and honors for his musicianship and scholarship. Most recently, he was awarded Runner-Up in the Jacobs School of Music Price Concerto Competition and was awarded the Founder’s Medal for the Blair School upon graduation of Vanderbilt University, the highest honor given at Vanderbilt. Additionally, he has received many scholarships for his playing; at the Blair School of Music, he was the inaugural recipient of the Mark Wait Piano Scholarship, and he is a recipient of a Jacobs Fellowship at the Jacobs School of Music.

Outside of music, Jack is a published author in the field of infrared nanophotonics and speaks Spanish and German.

Eunjin Oh, the South Korean Pianist, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music from Seoul National University. She is pursuing a Master of Music degree at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. As a soloist, Eunjin has showcased her talent with the Kharkov Philharmonic Orchestra, CCA Youth Orchestra (South Korea), and Christian Education Alumni Chamber Orchestra (South Korea).

Her solo performances have graced various esteemed venues, including the Kukje Academy Festival, Youngsan Young Prospective New Artist Series Recital, RAMK Young Artist Concert, and New Music Series with Video Art. In a directorial role, she has produced and performed in the KHoA Visiting Concert Series, SNUSR Concert Series, and WithUS Mini Concert. During her bachelor's, Eunjin actively participated in the Academy 2021 Workshop and Performance, showcasing her skills as a pianist and assuming the role of musical manager/public media promoter for the Triplex Project.

Eunjin has also distinguished herself as a collaborative pianist in numerous recitals featuring vocalists and instrumentalists. Her commitment to music education began during her bachelor's, where she earned a Secondary School Teacher (Grade II) Certificate in South Korea, engaging in both general education and music education studies. Her professional journey includes roles as a lead and assistant music teacher in art high schools and private schools in Korea. Presently, she serves as a piano faculty member in the Young Pianist Program at Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music, as well as in the Distant Teaching and Learning Lab. Additionally, she contributes as an assistant teacher at Fairview Elementary School.

Molly Patrick is an organist originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She holds a bachelor’s degree in organ performance from Brigham Young University - Idaho, where she was a student of Dr. Daniel Kerr. She was a recipient of a 2015 Oundle for Organists Recital Award. After her undergraduate studies, she held a presence throughout the church music scene in Anchorage, Alaska for six years. She primarily served as Music Director and Organist at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.  An active violist, Molly played in the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra for three seasons. Molly is pursuing a Master of Music degree in Organ Performance at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. She studies with Dr. Janette Fishell. She is an associate instructor for undergraduate piano courses, as well as in the Young Pianists program.

Pianist Janice Kim, age 22, is a first-year graduate student from Danville, California. She began her music career at the age of seven, studied with John McCarthy of the Bay Area, Professor Norman Krieger at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and currently studies with Dr. Charles Prestinari and Dr. Chih Yi Chen at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Having built experience as a solo pianist, Janice is also a collaborative pianist and participated in a piano trio at the Crowden Music Center as the pianist of Trio Belvedere as well as accompanying instrumentalists and vocalists at the Jacobs School of Music. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Collaborative Piano with a focus on a vocal track. Janice has expanded her repertoire as a soloist and an accompanist and is participating in many choir and opera productions at the Jacobs School of Music. In the future, Janice strives to build more experience as a collaborative pianist to become an accompanist that shines the spotlight on the musicians she collaborates with.