Tae-Young Hong

Bio

Originally from South Korea, Tae-Young Hong is an Assistant Professor of Music at William Carey University where he coordinates music theory classes and serves as staff collaborative pianist. He is pursuing a Doctor of Arts degree in Music Education at William Carey. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the institution and Masters degree with dual emphasis in Music Theory/Composition and Piano Accompanying from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a published composer of chamber and choral music as well as musical theater and plays multiple instruments including piano, guitar, bass, and drums.

His musical pursuit covers a wide array of genres. Besides composing contemporary classical music, he also directs the Knights of Jazz, a small jazz combo at William Carey that features original arrangements of jazz standards. He also serves as the conductor/repetiteur for musical theater productions.

He is enthusiastic about upholding the university’s commitment to academic excellence in a nurturing Christian environment.