Soprano Enters Music Department on a High Note
Moon-Sook Park
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The department of music in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences has announced that it will be adding soprano vocalist Moon-Sook Park to its faculty this fall. As an assistant professor, Park will teach studio voice at all levels.
“We are very excited about Dr. Park joining the Fulbright family,” said Ronda Mains, professor of music and chair of the department. “Her extensive training and experience from around the world will enrich our students’ musical experiences.”
Park’s vocal talent has earned her high praise as she has traveled the world performing more than 200 solos. She has been invited to sing in concert halls across Europe, Asia and the United States, appearing in famous venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Slovakia National Theater in Bratislava and Basel Concert Hall in Switzerland.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to come to Arkansas and work with such talented colleagues,” said Park. “Many accomplished vocalists have come from this program, and I look forward to helping to train young voices to be the best performers they can become.”
Park joins the Fulbright College faculty from Palm Beach Atlantic University, where she has taught in the School of Music and Fine Arts since 2003. Prior to her time at Palm Beach Atlantic, Park taught vocal classes at Hanguk Conservatory, Kyungwon University, Seoul National University, Sejong University and Long Island University. She has served as an adjudicator for numerous vocal competitions in the United States and Korea.
Park earned a bachelor of music in voice and music education from the Seoul National University (1981) and a Certificate of Sacred Music from the Seoul Catholic Diocese (1981). She continued her vocal training in Europe, attending fine arts institutes in Freiburg, Germany; Stuttgart, Germany; Saarbrucken, Germany; and Milan, Italy. Park received her doctorate of musical arts in voice performance from the University of Cincinnati (2010).
Contacts
Darinda Sharp, director of communications
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
479-575-4393,
dsharp@uark.edu
Headlines
Peter Ungar Chosen as Member of the National Academy of Sciences
A distinguished professor of anthropology and director of environmental dynamics, Ungar is the first U of A faculty member to be elected to the prestigious Academy.
Ag Technology Students Visit Greenway Equipment, Learn About Advances in Machinery
Members of the U of A's Agricultural Systems and Technology Club recently spent a day at the Greenway Technology Farm in Newport to learn about advances featured in John Deere tractors and machinery.
College of Education and Health Professions WE CARE Everywhere Campaign Kicks Off This Summer
Retractable scroll banners with the phrase "WE CARE Everywhere" are small enough to fit any suitcase and just waiting for your chance to shine in social media posts throughout the summer.
Staff Senators for 2024-25 Elected
Twelve newly elected staff members will begin serving the U of A staff community for three-year terms beginning July 1 on the university's Staff Senate.
Matlock Briefs Congressional Staff Regarding Crop Sustainability Research
Professor Marty Matlock briefed U.S. House of Representative and Senate staff members on research conducted by the U of A regarding the effects of management practices on crop sustainability.