Sunyang Choi
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished pianist with extensive experience at The Knox Presbyterian Church, enhancing worship through diverse musical selections. Renowned for strong aural skills and emotional expression, successfully trained musician and developed original compositions, Committed to excellence in performance and collaboration.
Successful at learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success. Hardworking and diligent with good understanding of time and rhythm.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pianist
The Knox Presbyterian Church
Falls Church, VA
08.2014 - Current
- Performed diverse musical selections for worship services, enhancing congregational experience.
- Collaborated with choir and soloists to ensure cohesive musical presentations.
- Developed and arranged original compositions for special church events, showcasing creativity.
- Trained and mentored junior musicians, fostering skill development within the church community.
Organist/Director of Choral Music
The Love Reformed Church
Clifton, NJ
03.2005 - 07.2010
- Coordinated weekly worship services, ensuring seamless musical accompaniment to enhance congregational experience.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to select appropriate hymns and music for various church events.
- Developed and maintained a diverse repertoire, adapting selections to suit seasonal themes and congregational preferences.
- Trained choir members on vocal techniques, fostering musical growth and enhancing overall performance quality.
Piano Accompanist
Independant Contract
New York, NY
09.2000 - 02.2005
- Served as an assistant accompanist in the masterclasses for students of Itzhak Perlman.
- Served as the accompanist for the Milal Mission in NY in 2001 and Performed at Carnegie Hall.
- Accompanied diverse musical performances, enhancing overall sound quality and artistic expression.
- Collaborated with vocalists to interpret and deliver complex musical pieces effectively.
- Provided real-time musical support during rehearsals, ensuring seamless transitions between sections.
- Adapted arrangements to accommodate varying skill levels of performers, fostering an inclusive environment.
Music Teacher
Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea
Pusan, Korea
02.1991 - 08.2002
- Developed comprehensive music curriculum aligned with national educational standards.
- Facilitated collaborative performances, enhancing student engagement and teamwork skills.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student understanding of musical concepts.
- Mentored junior music teachers, fostering their professional growth and instructional effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Kyungsang National University
Jinju, KyungsangNamdo, South Korea.02-1991
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Kyungsang National University
Jinju, KyungsangNamdo, South Korea.02-1991
Skills
- Chamber music experience
- Improvisational skills
- Rhythmic accuracy
- Emotional expression
- Excellent Sight-reading abilities
- Strong aural Skills
- Strong soprano singing abilities
Certification
- Certified Piano teacher of the Suzuki method
- Certified piano teacher of the Piano Icon of Dr.Joy.Song.
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pianist
The Knox Presbyterian Church
08.2014 - Current
Organist/Director of Choral Music
The Love Reformed Church
03.2005 - 07.2010
Piano Accompanist
Independant Contract
09.2000 - 02.2005
Music Teacher
Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea
02.1991 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Kyungsang National University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Kyungsang National University