dr Gloria chung-Ahn

Dr. Chung-Ahn is a distinguished vocalist, educator, and choral conductor whose career encompasses performance, pedagogy, and leadership in the musical community. She is a recipient of several notable honors, including: the National Association of Teachers of Singing Career Division Award (2004) and the National Association of Teachers of Singing Young Women Division Award (1987). She has also been honored by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts.

As a performer, Dr. Chung-Ahn has appeared as both soloist and choral member with prestigious organizations and at renowned venues, including the Korean LA Master Chorale at Disney Concert Hall under Zubin Mehta, the Hollywood Bowl performances with Esa-Pekka Salonen, and the 9/11 Memorial Concert at Royce Hall with Donald Neuen. Her repertoire spans major choral-orchestral works such as Bach’s Magnificat, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy and Symphony No. 9, Gounod’s Messe Solennelle, Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s Missa in Tempore Belli and Third Mass, Mozart’s Requiem, and Schubert’s Mass in G. In opera, her performances have highlighted Albert Herring by Benjamin Britten and Acis and Galatea by George Frideric Handel.

Dr. Chung-Ahn has held faculty appointments, notably as an adjunct faculty member at Vanguard University School for Professional Studies. She is the founder of Vocielesti, a children’s and adult choir based in Pasadena, established in 2016, through which she has dedicated herself to cultivating musical education as a means to enhance the lives of young people. Her commitment to the choral art has led to performances at world-renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl with children's choirs.

In addition to her artistic work, Dr. Chung-Ahn serves as the Director of Dream Tree Community Center, advancing educational opportunities for children who face barriers to schooling. She is the Executive Director of Vocielesti Vocal Ensemble and sits on the board of the Pasadena Vocal Competition, where she also acts as treasurer. Her leadership roles have included former positions as music director of the Young Angels Children’s Choir in Los Angeles and the Bethel Children’s Choir in New York, as well as former conductorships of the WUMC Choir, LAFPC Choir, and VNUMC Choir.

Dr. Chung-Ahn earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Vocal Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, studying under Natalie Bondanya and Adel Addison. She completed her Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) at the University of California, Los Angeles.

KYUNG CHY

An avid fan of music, Kyung Chy delved into opera at a young age. Born in South Korea, she began to hone her skills in the discipline
of opera performance while attending school. She was accepted into the Korean National University of Arts in 1993 as a result of
receiving first place honors in an audition. In 1997, she graduated and earned her bachelor’s degree. She continued her studies in Milano, Italy at the Conservatory of Guisseppe Verdi, entering as the frontrunner and graduating with top honors for voice (1998-2001).  She received a scholarship to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and finished her master of music degree in 2006. She has been recognized for her outstanding achievements three separate times in international competitions at Bilbao in Spain as well as Sanremo and Lecco in Italy. Performing in carious countries including Japan, Italy, The United States, and Korea, she has exhibited her talent and skill through opera. She has played the parts of Madama Catese in Il  Viaggio Reims (2004), Fiordiligi of Cosi fan tutte and Yerma of Lorca, The Child of the Moon by Ian Krouse (2005) in UCLA. LA Times gave herrave reviews on her performance saying “Kyung Chy’s high notes…[are] the real, sparkling thing!” Recently, she gave a performance for Korean National Assembly members in Seoul, Korea (2006). Also, the Bohemian's Foundation had awarded her with a scholarship for the excellence she displayed in her singing (2006).  Kyung Chy, a dedicated performer, continues to overwhelm audiences with her elegance and presence.

Jung Hwa Tokko

Soprano Ms. Jung Hwa Tokko is an alumni of Seoul National University School of Music and attained her Masters in music from Cal State University Los Angeles. She performed on three occasions as a soloist at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for the Southern California Seoul National University Alumni Choir. Ms. Jung Hwa Tokko was a soloist in the Korean Catholic Church United Choir. She also served as a conductor for the Holy Trinity Korean Catholic Church choir for over 15 years. More recently in 2012, Ms. Jung Hwa Tokko performed in the "Park Insoo
and Friends Concert" at Nachimpan Church in Orange County. She is currently serving as a conductor for St. Basil Catholic Church Korean choir.

Doo Suk Yang

Tenor Doo Suk graduated Chapman University in Orange County. He is currently conducting in Choir and Youth Orchestra at the LA Full Gospel Church in Hollywood, and Music Director at Mission group of GMC. He is also member of the Vocielesti Soloist Ensemble. He performed many solo Oratorios such as Messiah, The Creation, Mass, Beethoven “Missa Solemnis opus 123” and “9 Symphony ”.