About
BIOGRAPHY
Dong-In Danny Choi (b. 1998) is a versatile young composer and performer based in Vancouver. His style reflects a mix of lush Romantic-inspired language, film techniques, contemporary music, and influences from various other genres that is both accessible and original with a focus on harmony and melody. He has collaborated with various professional ensembles including the Standing Wave, Erato, Nu:BC Ensembles, the Vancouver and Victoria Symphony Orchestras, and the UBC Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. He is also the winner of the 2019 Howard Cable Memorial Prize in Composition.
Largely self-taught in composition, orchestration, and various instruments (piano/keys, clarinet, guitar, drums, saxophone, and cello) starting at age 10, he is fluent in many different genres. His flexibility in classical, choral, jazz, rock, funk, pop, and contemporary church music genres allows him a wide array and pallet in his work.
Danny also remains as a performer with the UBC Symphonic Wind Ensemble and University Singers, staying connected to the spirit of performance. He also serves as music director and accompanist at Lynn Valley Korean Methodist Church.
Danny's ultimate goal as a composer is to connect emotionally with his audiences in various genres including through mediums such as film scores.
PERFORMANCES AND READINGS
Jean Coulthard Readings – Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
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A Walk Through Gyeongbokgung (2019)
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A Battle Story (2018)
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Rushing Through the City (2016)
Hugh Davidson Readings – Victoria Symphony Orchestra
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Rushing Through the City (2016)
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Destined Love (2015)
Sonic Boom Festival – Vancouver Pro Musica
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Fantasia for Clarinet and Piano (2019)
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Calvary (2018) – Nu:BC
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Tho’ Much is Taken (2017) – Erato Ensemble
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Exploring the Jungle (2016) – Standing Wave Ensemble
Argyle Senior Concert Band
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Carpe Diem (2016)
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A Royal Dream (2015)
North Vancouver Music Festival
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Fantasia No. 2 in C minor for piano (2012)
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Fantasia No. 1 in C minor for piano (2011)
Gallery
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
2019
Howard Cable Memorial Prize in Composition
Joseph Chung Scholarship
2018
Korean Honor Scholarship
Isabel Jane Lownsbrough Memorial Scholarship
Ernest Wesley Cubitt Sharpe Memorial Scholarship
Joseph Chung Scholarship
Vancouver Korean-Canadian Scholarship Foundation (VKCSF) Scholarship
2017
Cortland Hultberg Memorial Scholarship
Ernest Wesley Cubitt Sharpe Memorial Scholarship
Vancouver Korean-Canadian Scholarship Foundation (VKCSF) Scholarship
2016
Ernest Wesley Cubitt Sharpe Memorial Scholarship
BC Achievement Scholarship
District Authority Scholarship for Music and High Provincial Exams
Artist for Kids Jack Shadbolt Scholarship for Excellence in Music
Greg Quan Scholarship for Music
Koon Chang Scholarship for Fine Arts
Argyle Music Association Scholarship
Top Outstanding Graduating Musician Award
Beethoven’s Bust Award for outstanding composer.
5/4 Award for being and active member in all 5 Argyle Ensembles.
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