Yoon Sun Song

Yoon Sun Song serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Piano within the Art, Design & Music Department at Queens University of Charlotte's College of Arts & Sciences, where she has worked as an accompanist and faculty member since 2014.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati
• Master of Music (MM) from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Dr. Song's research and performance specialization centers on piano artistry with emphasis on vocal accompaniment and art song transcription. Her scholarly focus on Liszt's art song transcriptions demonstrates deep engagement with Romantic-era repertoire, particularly German lieder adaptations for piano. As an active performer, she integrates academic research with practical application through lecture recitals that explore the intersection of vocal literature and piano technique.

Her competitive achievements highlight exceptional artistry across international stages:

• Prominent piano competitions in Korea
• First place, Greensboro Music Teachers National Association Competition (2001)
• Concerto competition victories in Seoul, Korea
• Concerto competition appearances with orchestras in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Dr. Song's pedagogical approach combines performance expertise with academic rigor, having served as a teaching assistant in vocal accompaniment during her doctoral studies at a full scholarship. Her career trajectory reflects sustained dedication to collaborative piano performance and music education within academic settings.