HaeJu Choi

HaeJu Choi serves as an Instructor (academic rank mapped to Lecturer) in the W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts at McNeese State University, where she works as a collaborative pianist. She additionally holds faculty positions at Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan since 2019 and performs as official pianist for major competitions including MTNA, American Protégé, ASTA, and AZ Musicfest.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from Arizona State University
• Master of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music

Dr. Choi specializes in collaborative piano performance and music education, with significant international engagement including guest artist appearances at Saarburg International Music Festival (Germany) and Vianden International Music Festival (Luxembourg). Her work focuses on competitive music settings, supporting vocalists and instrumentalists across recital and competition contexts.

At McNeese State University, she contributes to the Music Program's performance and education initiatives within the Department of Performing Arts, instructing students in piano performance and collaborative techniques while maintaining active performance commitments.