Haven Heewon Cha

Location:

Arlington Heights
United States 60008

Contact:

Email: Heewon9515@gmail.com

Additional Info:

A collaborative pianist distinguished for expertise in Baroque and Classical repertoire, bringing historically informed interpretation, refined stylistic clarity, and exceptional reliability to both rehearsal and performance settings. She is recognized for precise articulation, sensitive phrasing, and a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to score preparation that strengthens ensemble cohesion and artistic polish.
Her work spans opera theatres, conservatory studios, vocal and instrumental departments, choral ensembles, orchestral collaborations, and international performance stages. She has served as répétiteur, rehearsal pianist, and music director with Northern Illinois University Opera Theatre, Saluzzo Opera Academy in Italy, and numerous academic and community partners throughout the Greater Chicago area. International highlights include performances at the Budapest Summer Music Festival in Hungary and a conducting engagement with the Hradec Králové Orchestra in the Czech Republic.
Equally accomplished in classical and contemporary styles, she offers strong capabilities in sight-reading, continuo-style realization, CCM accompaniment, improvisation, and coaching, supported by a calm and efficient rehearsal presence. She earned her Master’s degrees in Piano Performance and Orchestral Conducting from Northern Illinois University, followed by specialized studies in Performing Arts Administration at Roosevelt University—training that deepened not only her artistic range but also her ability to guide performers in practical career development, project planning, and professional growth. Fluent in both Korean and English, she brings clarity, adaptability, and consistently high-level musicianship to every collaboration.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@havenheewoncha

Instruments

Piano, Harpsichord, Electronic Keyboard

Specialisms

Improvisation, Instrumental Accompaniment, Vocal Accompaniment, Vocal Repetiteur, Musical Theatre

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