Jooyeon Chang

Biography

Dr. Jooyeon Chang is a passionate and accomplished collaborative pianist who has actively performed across South Korea, France, the United Kingdom, Austria, Italy, Luxembourg, and the United States. Her extensive international experience has broadened her repertoire and deepened her artistry, allowing her to collaborate with a diverse range of soloists, chamber musicians, and ensembles.

Dr. Chang has performed with world-renowned brass musicians, including tuba virtuosos Øystein Baadsvik and Roland Szentpali, as well as euphonium legend Steven Mead. She has also collaborated with esteemed clarinetist Mark Nuccio and horn player Katy Woolley, showcasing her exceptional musicality in numerous performances.

She has served as the official pianist for the Chœur de l'Orchestre de Paris and has been invited as a guest accompanist for the Musique de l'Armée de l'Air de Paris. She has participated in the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival for over ten years and has performed at prestigious international events, including the 2012 International Tuba Euphonium Conference (ITEC) in Linz, Austria, ClarinetFest 2023 in Colorado, USA, and the 2024 International Horn Symposium (IHS 56).

In addition, she is a regular performer at esteemed festivals such as the Colorado Kodály Institute—where she also serves as an administrator—and the International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival (IKOF), where she has been invited as a collaborative pianist and a competition judge.

Dr. Chang is a faculty member at Colorado State University (CSU), where she teaches piano class and coaches chamber music. Before joining CSU, she taught applied lessons to master’s students in Collaborative Piano at Chung-Ang University and Sungshin Women’s University in South Korea.

In addition to her teaching, she actively collaborates with her duo partners, including Hsin-Hsuan Lin as part of The Lin and Chang Piano Duo, presenting diverse programs to audiences worldwide. The duo has been gaining widespread recognition for its expressive performances and innovative programming, drawing admiration from audiences both in the U.S. and internationally. With an increasing number of performances abroad, The Lin and Chang Piano Duo continues to expand its artistic reach, with concerts planned in South Korea (Seoul, Jeju) and Taiwan (Taichung, Taipei), further solidifying their presence on the global stage.

She also performs with Sarah Hetrick as Duo Oenomel, with past appearances at the University of Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas, Duquesne University, Sam Houston State University, and Texas A&M International University, with more performances planned. Additionally, she actively collaborates with CSU faculty, expanding her artistic scope while contributing to both student and community engagement.

Beyond her teaching and performing roles, Dr. Chang is deeply involved in the musical community, organizing and participating in various concerts and events. She works closely with students, faculty, and guest artists to foster a dynamic and creative musical environment, dedicating herself to delivering high-quality musical experiences for both students and audiences.