Shua Cho
Vancouver,B.C.
Summary
Accompanist with a strong foundation and deep passion for diverse musical styles and techniques - classical, jazz, gospel, blues, contemporary, and more - along with field experience of extensive collaborative experiences across varied group sizes, versatile instruments, diverse performance scales, and age groups. Eager to expand collaborative musical skills not only with instrumentalists but various artistic genres. Committed to quickly absorbing new concepts and feedback with an enthusiastic willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to achieving artistic goals and delivering high-quality performances.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Accompanist
Royal Conservatory of music
07.2023 - Current
- Provided one-time piano accompaniment for other instrumentalist's certificate exams, serving privately paid clients - not by the RCM institution
- Memorized routines by following printed text or musical notations
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations for each student/client
- Was able to produce quality work under pressure
- Established skills to promptly adapt and implement feedback according to each instrument
Volunteer
Vancouver Onnuri church
08.2019 - Current
- Conferred with clergy to select music for church services
- Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship
- Adapted playing techniques to the Gospel style to align with the specific requirements of each circumstance as an accompanist
- Established improvisatory techniques, both musically (Lead sheets and background fills) and socially
- Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities under various circumstances
- Memorized musical selections, routines and cues while singing with accompaniments
- Developed leadership and responsibility as a mentor position through teaching accompaniments to younger members of volunteer band group
- Gained experience with various keyboards and MIDI controllers
Volunteer
The Moonliters big band
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Auditioned for positions, learned to cope under pressuring atmosphere
- Established great memorization skills by following printed text or/and musical notations
- Traveled, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for quality performances
- Learned comping and improvisational musical techniques, including prompt reading of lead sheets
- Developed endurance for extended performance durations, often playing non-stop for up to three hours
- Performances frequently featured audiences dancing to the music, with the band tailoring repertoires to suit the dance genres or festive occasions
- Held informal/formal performances in front of both large and rather smaller groups of audiences
- Helped with prep, set up and breakdown of community and public events
Volunteer
Cascadia wind ensemble
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities under various circumstances
- Held informal/formal performances in front of both large and rather smaller groups of audiences
- Helped with prep, set up and breakdown of community and public events
- Was able to adapt into various environments upon given amount of time, as well as efficiently managing personal time for a better quality performance
- Established improvisatory techniques, both music and social skill wise
- Collaborated and developed responsibility throughout time via partaking roles in planning & organize rehearsals and performances with other musicians
- Effectively implemented feedbacks from the director.
Volunteer
Raum Hangul institution
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort, and talent to advance needs or further missions
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects with care
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level; developed flexible adaptability under given circumstances
- Remained calm and patient in student/guardian interactions to support individual growth and development
- Managed conflicts with rather challenging students using patience and strong communication skills
Education
High School Diploma -
R.E. Mountain Secondary School
Langley, BC06-2024
Certificate - Piano
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto, ON08-2023
Bachelor of Music - Music
University of British Columbia
Vancouver04-2028
Skills
- Collaborative & interpersonal skills
- Comping & improvisational musical techniques
- Musical ability to switch between Jazz/rock/blues/funk and classical styles(across various eras) with expressive performance
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Self-discipline
- Chamber/band music experience - Capable of quickly retaining information/feedback, followed by implementation
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Theoretical and historical knowledge and music - classical background
- Organized and efficient
- Meticulous
- Positive attitude
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Served as the accompanist for the Langley District Mass Choir festival in November 2023
- Performed at Sungkyunkwan university hall as chosen ensemble group for YAMAHA winter concert in December 2016, Korea
- Accompanied the PEWM Chamber choir at the Con Brio Whistler Music Festival in April 2023
- Competed as final round contestants & co-composer of my repertoire at 10th YAMAHA JOC nationals (Junior Original Concert) on electone, October 2017(Korea)
- Won third place award for piano in WMN national student concour competition in January 2015
- Accumulated a total of 120-135 performances, competitions, and festival experiences over the years, including solo performances and instrumental ensembles ranging from 3-80 players on each occasion
Timeline
Part-Time Accompanist
Royal Conservatory of music
07.2023 - Current
Volunteer
The Moonliters big band
09.2022 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Cascadia wind ensemble
09.2022 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Raum Hangul institution
07.2021 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Vancouver Onnuri church
08.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
R.E. Mountain Secondary School
Certificate - Piano
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Music - Music
University of British Columbia
Similar Profiles
Noah LalNoah Lal
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Piano (EC) at The Royal Conservatory of MusicRoyal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Piano (EC) at The Royal Conservatory of Music
Laura HardingLaura Harding
Piano Teacher at Harding Music StudiosPiano Teacher at Harding Music Studios
Mason ChambersMason Chambers
Production Staff Worker at San Francisco Conservatory of MusicProduction Staff Worker at San Francisco Conservatory of Music