Dr. Jinjoo Cho

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jinjoo Cho is a versatile classical virtuoso, having won numerous prestigious awards including the International Violin Competition Indianapolis and the Concours musical international de Montréal. Since the age of 11, she has performed on concert stages worldwide and remains active in notable venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Aspen Music Festival. Jinjoo collaborates with leading orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra and Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, and has worked with renowned conductors like James Gaffigan and JoAnn Falletta. In addition to her performing career, Jinjoo is dedicated to teaching; she is the founding artistic director of the ENCORE Chamber Music Institute and has previously served on the faculty at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Oberlin Conservatory. With a deep appreciation for chamber music, Jinjoo frequently collaborates with prominent artists and has formed the Trio Seoul. She has released several acclaimed albums and is committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians, drawing inspiration from her own teachers. Jinjoo is also a published author, with her book 'Shine Someday' becoming a bestseller in Korea.

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Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Northwestern University Bienen School of Music • Evanston, IL

Jinjoo Cho serves as an Associate Professor, focusing on violin performance and education.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.