Allegro Beginning String Ensemble
About the Allegro Beginning String Ensemble
The Allegro Beginning String Ensemble, directed by CSA Suzuki Strings Director Jaehyuk Choi, is for violin, viola and cello students in grades 2-6 with two or more years playing experience and some note reading ability. Participating students have fun playing a variety of musical styles, including classical, jazz, and world music.
More Information
Rehearsals: Every other Monday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Music Center 100.
Tuition: $85. (If the student is also enrolled in private lessons through the CSA, a discounted rate of $55 is available.)
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 6, 2025 (Registrations completed after this deadline will be subject to a $10 late fee.)
Questions?
Please contact director Jaehyuk Choi by phone (574) 535-7908 or email jchoi@goshen.edu.
Jaehyuk Choi, director
D.M.A. College-Conservatory of Music University of Cincinnati
M.M. Eastman School of Music University of Rochester
Performance Diploma Jacobs School of Music Indiana University
B.M. Hanyang University
Dr. Jaehyuk Choi is an accomplished violist acclaimed for his sophisticated technique and versatile musical interpretation. Having actively performed across Korea and the United States, he was awarded in numerous competitions including the Music Education Newspaper Competition and Korea Scholarship Competition, as well as winning the University of Cincinnati Concerto Competition. With over a decade of experience as a string educator, Dr. Jaehyuk Choi has guided string majors at renowned institutions, supporting their development as both musicians and professionals.
Dr. Choi earned his Bachelor of Music degree from Hanyang University in South Korea. He pursued advanced studies at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and received a Master of Music degree in Viola Performance & Literature from the Eastman School of Music, where he was awarded the John Van Voorhis Scholarship. To further deepen his scholarly pursuit, he completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Viola Performance from the University of Cincinnati as a recipient of the Camilla Fry McElroy Scholarship.
As the Lead Strings Instructor & Strings Program Coordinator at Goshen College CSA, Dr. Choi is dedicated to advancing string education and programs, while also serving as an ensemble coach for the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association.