Choi Hye-Seon

Dr. Choi Hye-Seon is a Senior Lecturer specializing in Chamber Music and Collaborative Piano/Vocal Accompaniment at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Music from Dong-Duk Women’s University in Korea. Her performance career spans over 30 years, featuring solo recitals and chamber music collaborations across Asia, Australia, Canada, and the U.S.

• Affiliations: Adjunct roles at DePauw University, Bethesda Christian University, and the University of Indianapolis.
• Performance Highlights: Recitals at Ewha Women’s University, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, and the Sydney Conservatory. Participation in festivals like Songfest (Los Angeles) and Classic Lyric Arts.
• Jury Roles: Vienna Virtuoso Festival and Raffles Music Festival.

Her teaching philosophy emphasizes collaborative artistry and vocal coaching, supported by extensive international experience in opera studies and pedagogy. She currently leads vocal accompaniment programs at YST, integrating performance and academic rigor.