Soo Hyun (Sonia) Shin
Plano
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance pianist
Sonia Shin
DFW metroplex
2009 - Current
- Collaborated with diverse student musicians in DFW area for competitions, recordings, and recitals.
- Supported multiple music studios in DFW area by assisting with studio classes and lessons.
Pianist
Richardson Symphony
Richardson
2019 - 2023
- Performed piano for orchestral pieces that required a pianist
Pianist
The Voices of Flower Mound
Flower Mound
2009 - 2011
- Facilitated weekly rehearsals.
- Performed piano for regularly scheduled concerts.
Choral Director
First United Methodist Church
LaGrange
2007 - 2008
- Conducted weekly rehearsals for the Chancel Choir.
- Selected musical repertoire for seasonal church services and events.
Assistant Organist
Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green
New Haven
2004 - 2006
- Played organ for weekly services and special events.
- Assisted with rehearsals for 3 church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.
- Directed and conducted the choirs as needed.
Vocal Coach/Pianist
Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati
2005 - 2005
- Performed piano reduction during opera rehearsals.
- Performed piano during live performances with the orchestra.
- Delivered subtitles on the prompter during live performances.
Principal Organist
Hyde Park Community UMC
Cincinnati
2002 - 2005
- Performed organ music for worship services and community events.
- Provided accompaniment for soloists and instrumentalists during services.
- Played organ at weddings and funeral services as required.
Vocal Coach/Pianist
Miami University
Oxford
2003 - 2004
- Facilitated rehearsals by providing piano reduction accompaniment.
- Performed piano during opera workshop performances for students in the Opera department.
Vocal Coach/Pianist
Sorg Opera
Middletown
2003 - 2004
- Played piano for rehearsals and performances.
Pianist
Cincinnati Opera Education Ensemble
Cincinnati
2002 - 2004
- Played piano for rehearsals and performances local elementary schools to support educational programs.
Principal Organist
Mason United Methodist Church
Mason
2001 - 2001
- Performed organ music for worship services and community events.
- Provided accompaniment for soloists and instrumentalists during services.
Associate Organist/Music Intern
Peachtree Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
2000 - 2001
- Performed organ music for worship services and community events.
- Provided accompaniment for soloists and instrumentalists during services.
- Played organ at weddings and funeral services as required.
Principal Organist
First Baptist Church of Penfield
Penfield
1998 - 2000
- Performed organ music for worship services and community events.
- Provided accompaniment for soloists and instrumentalists during services.
Education
Master of Musical Arts - Organ Performance
Yale University
New Haven, CT01-2007
Master of Music - Collaborative Piano
College-Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, OH01-2004
Master of Music - Organ Performance
Eastman School of Music
Rochester, NY01-2000
Bachelor of Music - Organ Performnce
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada 01-1998
References
- Soon Cho, Assistant Professor of Voice, Baylor University, School of Music, 1 Bear Place #97408, Waco, TX, 76798-7408, (254)710-4602, Soon_Cho@Baylor.edu
- Kathy Lamon, Associate Minister, First United Methodist Church, 401 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA, 30240, (706)884-4635 ext. 206, klamon@lagrangefumc.org
- R. Walden Moor, Organist and Choirmaster, Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green, 129 Church Street, Suite 705, New Haven, CT, 06510, (203)776-2616, music@trinitynewhaven.org
Timeline
Freelance pianist
Sonia Shin
2009 - Current
Pianist
Richardson Symphony
2019 - 2023
Pianist
The Voices of Flower Mound
2009 - 2011
Choral Director
First United Methodist Church
2007 - 2008
Assistant Organist
Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green
2004 - 2006
Vocal Coach/Pianist
Cincinnati Opera
2005 - 2005
Principal Organist
Hyde Park Community UMC
2002 - 2005
Vocal Coach/Pianist
Miami University
2003 - 2004
Vocal Coach/Pianist
Sorg Opera
2003 - 2004
Pianist
Cincinnati Opera Education Ensemble
2002 - 2004
Principal Organist
Mason United Methodist Church
2001 - 2001
Associate Organist/Music Intern
Peachtree Presbyterian Church
2000 - 2001
Principal Organist
First Baptist Church of Penfield
1998 - 2000
Master of Musical Arts - Organ Performance
Yale University
Master of Music - Collaborative Piano
College-Conservatory of Music
Master of Music - Organ Performance
Eastman School of Music
Bachelor of Music - Organ Performnce
University of British Columbia