Bachelor's Degree in Trumpet, Seoul National University
Graduate of the Malmö Academy of Music (Sweden), studied under Håkan Hardenberger and Bo Nilsson
Completed Meisterklasse in Trumpet with highest honors, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München (Germany), studied under Prof. Hannes Laübin
Professional Experience
Professor of Trumpet, Department of Orchestral Music, College of Music, Seoul National University (2019–present)
Former Sub-Principal Trumpet, Finnish National Opera, Finland
Former Principal Trumpet, Theater Regensburg, Germany
Former Professor, Chungnam National University, Korea
Professional Accomplishments
Jae-Chang, Sung has held solo recitals at prestigious venues including the Seoul Arts Center, Chuncheon Culture and Arts Center, Daejeon Arts Center, COEX Yamaha Hall, Cheonan Arts Center, St. Stephanus Cathedral in Germany, Musashino University in Japan, and Liekki Hall in Finland.
He began his orchestral collaborations while studying at Seoul National University and has since performed with renowned orchestras such as the Suwon City Symphony Orchestra, Irish Chamber Orchestra, Seoul Baroque Ensemble, Olympic Wind Ensemble, and the Rostock Chamber Orchestra in Germany. Upon his return to Korea, he has continued to perform as a soloist with prominent orchestras, including the KBS Symphony Orchestra, Incheon City Symphony Orchestra, Daejeon City Symphony Orchestra, Chuncheon City Symphony Orchestra, Gwangju City Symphony Orchestra, National Police Symphony Orchestra, Chungnam Symphony Orchestra, Mokpo City Symphony Orchestra, Pohang City Symphony Orchestra, Cheonan City Symphony Orchestra, Jeonju City Symphony Orchestra, Gunsan City Symphony Orchestra, among others.
In addition to his orchestral performances, he is an active member of Camerata Antiqua Seoul, one of Korea’s leading early music ensembles, as well as the TIMF Ensemble, which specializes in contemporary music. His extensive performance history spans various musical genres, and he continues to make significant contributions to both classical and modern music scenes in Korea and internationally.
Awards
1st Prize, 42nd Dong-A Music Competition
1st Prize, 5th Jeju International Brass Competition
1st Prize, 27th Japan Wind and Percussion Competition
