Hohyeon Kyung is a highly accomplished musician, composer, and educator whose work bridges the worlds of classical, musical theatre, and contemporary music performance, composition, and academic instruction. Based in New York City, he is a vital member of the city's musical community, serving as an Adjunct Instructor at New York University and a Vocal Coach at the Manhattan School of Music. In these roles, he has demonstrated a profound commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists, providing mentorship on career development, graduate studies, and preparation for major competitions. Mr. Kyung's career is distinguished by a remarkable breadth of experience. As a collaborative pianist, he has performed in New York’s most celebrated venues, including Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Opera America, collaborating with a diverse array of prominent opera singers, instrumentalists, and directors

Hohyeon Kyung

Hohyeon Kyung is a highly accomplished musician, composer, and educator whose work bridges the worlds of classical, musical theatre, and contemporary music performance, composition, and academic instruction. Based in New York City, he is a vital member of the city's musical community, serving as an Adjunct Instructor at New York University and a Vocal Coach at the Manhattan School of Music. In these roles, he has demonstrated a profound commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists, providing mentorship on career development, graduate studies, and preparation for major competitions. Mr. Kyung's career is distinguished by a remarkable breadth of experience. As a collaborative pianist, he has performed in New York’s most celebrated venues, including Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Opera America, collaborating with a diverse array of prominent opera singers, instrumentalists, and directors

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Hohyeon Kyung is a highly accomplished musician, composer, and educator whose work bridges the worlds of classical, musical theatre, and contemporary music performance, composition, and academic instruction.

Based in New York City, he is a vital member of the city’s musical community, serving as an Adjunct Instructor at New York University and a Vocal Coach at the Manhattan
School of Music. In these roles, he has demonstrated a profound commitment to nurturing the next generation of
artists, providing mentorship on career development, graduate studies, and preparation for major competitions.
Mr. Kyung’s career is distinguished by a remarkable breadth of experience. As a collaborative pianist, he has performed in New York’s most celebrated venues, including Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Opera America, collaborating with a diverse array of prominent opera singers, instrumentalists, and directors

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Fluent
German
Beginner
Italian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Vocal Coach and Pianist at Manhattan School of Music
January 1, 2017 - Present
Masterclass Pianist; Opera and Art Song Score Interpretation; Recital Coaching and Role of Pianist; Language Diction Coaching (German, French, Italian etc.); Opera, Musical Theatre Coaching.
Pianist and Music Composer at Sound of Worshippers, A NJ Nonprofit Corporation
January 1, 2017 - Present
Music Arranger; Concert Pianist and Coach; Performance Director.
Music Director and Performance Pianist at JH Arts Corporation
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Music Directing; Concert Pianist; Performance Producer.
Pianist and Music Arranger at Kali Ope Music Society
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Music Arranger; Concert Pianist; Vocal Coach.
Resident Artist: Assistant Conductor and Vocal Coach at Opera North
January 1, 2020 - Present
Role of Assistant Conductor; Répétiteur; Vocal Coach; Performance Pianist.
Resident Artist: Opera Répétiteur and Assistant Vocal Coach at Miami Music Festival
January 1, 2018 - Present
Role of Opera Répétiteur; Assistant Opera Vocal Coach; Performance Pianist; Conductors Boot Camp.
Pianist and Vocal Coach at Opera Under the Arch of Washington Square Park
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Performance Pianist; Vocal Coach.
Assistant Conductor and Music Arranger at Cultural Center of Yeongdeungpo
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Music Arranger; Rehearsal Conductor.
Music Arranger and Vocal Coach at UN Foundation of Arts & Co. LTD.
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Concert Pianist; Music Arranger; Vocal Coach and Conductor.
Orchestra Conductor and Music Arranger at Myungsung Presbyterian Church
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Music Arranger; Orchestra Conductor; Assistant Choir Conductor; Assistant Performance Producer.
Sergeant and Concert Master at 6th Infantry Division Military Band
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Senior Squad Leader; Concert Master and Music Arranger; Woodwind Instruments Player; Performance Pianist.
Adjunct Instructor at New York University
September 1, 2022 - Present
Vocal coach, Pianist, recital coach,

Education

Professional Studies, Collaborative Piano at Manhattan School of Music
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Master of Music, Music Composition and Theory at Manhattan School of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Music, Classical Music Composition at Yonsei University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization