Voices in Motion: Echoes of the Soul

Hyeonbeen is a Korea born violist currently pursuing her master’s degree in music performance at the University of British Columbia’s School of Music. Her music education began at the age of 7 on piano and at the age of 12 she had her first exposure to the viola from a community youth orchestra.

Hyeonbeen has earned her bachelor’s degree at UBC School of Music with high distinction under the tutelage of Marina Thibeault. She is currently studying with Ryan Davis, newly appointed assistant professor of viola at UBC School of Music. Hyeonbeen is a recipient of many awards and scholarships including a bronze medal at the 2023 Vancouver International Music Competition. She has previously participated in summer music festivals such as VSO Institute at Whistler in 2018, VSO Virtual Institute in 2020, and the Domaine Forget in 2023. She has performed in multiple masterclasses and has played for many artists such as Emerson String Quartet, Viano Quartet, Ivo- Jan Van der Werff, Lynn Ramsy, and Jennifer Stumm. As an aspiring young musician, she wishes to contribute to her communities with the healing and uniting properties of music.