Choi Hee Jung
Adjunct Lecturer
Hee Jung Choi, a Korean pianist residing in Malaysia, obtained her Master Degree from Western Illinois University where she was awarded with the Graduate Assistant Award. While at WIU, Hee Jung has won concerto competitions as a soloist and as a trio ensemble. She attended her post-graduate program as a recipient of the prestigious John Simms Piano Award and Graduate Assistantship at University of Iowa. While studying at WIU, Hee Jung was chosen to go on tour with the University Wind Ensemble performances. She was also the official Suzuki collaborative pianist for the Western Illinois area in its Centennial Celebration Concert.
In Malaysia, Hee Jung has collaborated with local musicians and participated in the 1st Asia Grand Piano Concert held at KL Convention Center and UMIMC Concert. She has also been invited to adjudicate many regional piano competitions, namely, The Asia Music Competition, Hong Kong Youth Performing Arts Festival held in Malaysia, 五一吃瓜官网 International Piano Festival & Competition, SEA competition; The Symphonia's, Star Quarto’s, Elyon’s Music Competition and Indonesia International youth piano competition in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Among Hee Jung’s principal teachers include Dr Michael Campbell, Dr Uriel Tsachor, Hyung Ja Kim, Joong Won Koh and Hyo Sil Kang. She has taught in UM and UPSI. Currently, she is an adjunct lecturer at 五一吃瓜官网 University.
