Jua Park

Jua Park is a 15-year-old violinist and sophomore at Westview High School in Portland, Oregon. Since beginning her violin studies in 2021, she has continued to learn and develop in music under her current teacher, Hae-Jin Kim.

As a member of the Portland Youth Philharmonic since last year, Jua has gained experience in orchestral performance and was also selected to participate in the OMEA All-State High School Orchestra. In addition to her orchestral involvement, she has participated in OMTA events, receiving Outstanding Achievement Awards at the Baroque, Classical, and Concerto Festivals. She has also taken part in the OMTA Ribbon Festival and was awarded an Honorable Mention in the OMTA Portland District Instrumental Scholarship Competition.

This past summer, Jua attended the Brevard Music Center Summer Festival in North Carolina, where she had the opportunity to work with musicians. Her experiences included a masterclass with violinist Callum Smart and a private lesson with a member of the Shanghai Quartet.

Jua hopes to continue expanding her musical knowledge and experiences while growing as both a solo and orchestral violinist. She looks forward to learning from other musicians and exploring new opportunities throughout her musical journey.