Willamette University

Music

Elise Yun

Elise Yun

Elise Yun has performed in solo and collaborative recitals in the United States and abroad, including the Ravinia Festival Steans Institute, and at Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall as a winner in the Artists International Auditions. Following her New York recital, Yun's playing was described as "full of meaningful expression and musical intelligence." As a chamber musician, Yun has performed in Merkin Hall, WQXR-NYC Radio, and on WGBH-Boston.  She has recorded for CRC and Albany Records.

Currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Willamette University, Dr. Yun has given masterclasses and lecture-recitals in the U.S., South Korea, Japan, Austria, Italy, and in China at Xiamen University and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.  She has taught at The Juilliard School as a Teaching Fellow, New York University, and Westminster Conservatory (NJ). From 1995-2005, she was Lecturer of Music at Wellesley College where she taught piano and music courses.  A graduate of Wellesley, Yun completed her graduate studies at The Juilliard School and New York University.  In recent years, Yun has trained extensively in Dalcroze eurhythmics from The Longy School of Music and the University of Washington.   She maintains a private piano studio in Salem.