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.
She has appeared with world-renowned brass musicians, including tuba virtuosos Øystein Baadsvik and Roland Szentpali, as well as euphonium legend Steven Mead. Her collaborations also include performances with esteemed clarinetist Mark Nuccio and horn player Katy Woolley, showcasing her versatility and expressive range.
Dr. Chang has been a regular participant in the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival for over a decade and has performed at prestigious events such as the International Tuba Euphonium Conference (ITEC), ClarinetFest, and the International Horn Symposium. She is also a frequent performer at the Colorado Kodály Institute—where she serves as both a collaborative pianist and administrator—and the International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival (IKOF), where she has been invited as a performer and competition judge.
A dedicated educator, Dr. Chang is on the faculty of Colorado State University, where she teaches piano classes and coaches chamber music. Each semester, she collaborates on multiple faculty and guest artist recitals, numerous student recitals, and works closely with the University Chorus. She partners with 30 to 40 students per term, preparing them for juries and guiding their artistic growth through individualized coaching. She also engages CSU students by emphasizing the importance of ensemble collaboration, teaching them how to discover musical meaning within the score, and guiding them in crafting compelling musical narratives. Prior to CSU, she taught applied lessons to master’s students in Collaborative Piano at Chung-Ang University and Sungshin Women’s University in South Korea.
She actively performs with Hsin-Hsuan Lin as part of The Lin and Chang Piano Duo, presenting diverse and innovative programs to audiences worldwide. The duo has received enthusiastic support from the community each year, earning warm acclaim for their expressive performances. In recent seasons, they have appeared as invited artists at Jeju National University in South Korea.
Dr. Chang also collaborates with Sarah Hetrick as Duo Oenomel, with past performances at the University of Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas, Duquesne University, Sam Houston State University, and Texas A&M International University. In 2025, Duo Oenomel will embark on a Northern Colorado tour, including performances at CU Boulder, CSU, and the University of Wyoming, followed by a regional tour in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Beyond her teaching and performing, Dr. Chang is deeply engaged in the musical community, organizing and participating in concerts and events that connect students, faculty, guest artists, and audiences. She is committed to fostering a dynamic and collaborative musical environment, delivering high-quality artistic experiences both on and off campus.