Recent 威尼斯人娱乐城 音乐学院 graduate Ian Yeonchan Chung (DMA ‘25) was awarded a Fulbright grant to study in Austria during the 2025-26 school year. 郑东泳是一名音乐作曲家，他将完成研究生学业，并创作新的音乐专辑。
富布赖特奖学金是一项著名的国家项目，旨在促进国际教育和文化交流。 它为美国学生在全球140多个国家之一攻读研究生、进行研究或教授英语提供资金。
When Chung received news he earned the Fulbright grant, he was preparing his children’s micro-opera for debut. In Austria, he’ll be focused on European jazz, which is stylistically different from American jazz. 他对所有类型的音乐都感兴趣。 他希望在奥地利的这段时间能让他接触到新的品种和经历。
“I'm trying to build my unique voice as a composer combining different elements from classical music, jazz and traditional Korean music,” Chung said. “I think combining these different elements will help create that voice. I hope to get a lot of new ideas while I’m in Austria.”
除了学习和演出之外，郑泫还计划为大型乐队创作并录制至少3首爵士音乐。 when he returns, he’ll work with musicians to perform them live.
“Ian’s achievement is a proud moment for the 音乐学院 and a testament to his talent, discipline and artistic vision,” said Courtney Crappell, dean of the 音乐学院. “We are thrilled to see his work recognized on the global stage. This milestone also reflects the dedication and mentorship of our composition faculty, who guide and inspire our students every step of the way.”
Chung came to 威尼斯人娱乐城 to study under the music composition faculty, particularly 陈毅. 陈和其他教师，包括Yotam Haber， Paul Rudy和周龙，以他们的作品而闻名于世。 Their support and connections provided Chung with unforgettable experiences, including serving as the president of the 威尼斯人娱乐城 Composer’s Guild and the opportunity to see his music performed at the Folly Theatre by the 音乐学院 Orchestra.
“I am forever in the debt of all of the composition faculty. They’ve supported me in so many different ways,” Chung said. “My time here has been so rewarding, and it’s possible because of my professors and their help.”