Soyeon Bin (she/her) is a dedicated music educator, soprano, pianist, and director based in Philadelphia and South Jersey. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she studied voice under world-renowned tenor Philip Cho at Temple University`s Boyer College of Music and Dance and continued her piano studies privately with Seymour Lipkin at the Curtis Institute of Music. Holding degrees in both opera performance and music education, Professor Bin is passionate about choirs, believing in their ability to unite people from diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds into one harmonious voice. As an active musical theatre music director, she has directed numerous productions in the Philadelphia area and at Rutgers-Camden, including the upcoming Rocky Horror Picture Show that will premiere on October 31st. Beyond her work in the U.S., Soyeon regularly participates in international choral festivals across Europe and North America, showcasing her choirs at their finest. At Rutgers University, she teaches voice, piano, and music theory, directs the Rutgers University Concert Choir, and is preparing for a winter holiday concert on December 10th. When not immersed in music, she enjoys rewatching crime dramas like NCIS and Criminal Minds. She lives with her husband, YJ, and their two puffy and adorable cats, Lyusha and Asha.
Photo📸 From VMPA Website