Joo Park

Joo Park is a composer and pianist affiliated with Berklee College of Music, where she teaches courses in Arranging, Music Theory, Harmony, Ear Training, and Orchestration. Her work explores the intersection of tonal and atonal elements, blending traditional counterpoint with innovative approaches to timbre, meter, and texture. She is the author of Musical Creativity in Composition and Improvisation (Springer) and released the album Passionate Message featuring her compositions. Her music has been performed globally and recognized in competitions such as the Joseph Dorfman Memorial Composer's Competition.

Her teaching focuses on fostering creativity through structured musical practices. Awards include accolades from prestigious competitions, underscoring her contributions to contemporary music. She actively performs, including renditions of works by Alban Berg and Francis Poulenc.