About

Jihwan Yoon is a composer, pianist, and educator from South Korea. Jihwan’s writing becomes a testimony of his existence. His music explores human thought, emotion, and perception, as well as their transformation through time.

Jihwan’s works have been recognized by different organizations around the world, including two ASCAP Young Composer Awards (2019 and 2025), the Jury Prize and Audience Prize from The Fontainebleau Schools 2025, composition fellowship from National Orchestral Institute + Festival, and the Martinů Composition Prize from the Mannes School of Music in 2024. His works have been performed by notable ensembles and orchestras such as Mivos Quartet, and Mannes Orchestra.

Jihwan is pursuing his Doctor of Music degree at Indiana University in Fall 2025, where he is appointed as an Associate Instructor in Composition. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with honors from the Mannes School of Music, double majoring in Composition and Piano.