Clark College Concert Choir Pre-Tour Performance
For Immediate Release
February 21, 2025
VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Clark College Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Jacob Funk and accompanist Dr. Jeongmi Yoon, present their Winter Concert on Saturday, March 15, 2025, 7:30 pm at First United Methodist Church, 401 E 33rd St, Vancouver, WA. The admission is free and open to the public. Donations to the Clark College Choral Fund accepted at the door.
The Concert Choir will be traveling to San Francisco over spring break and this concert features all of their tour repertoire. There is something for everyone on this program: German Romanticism, Joni Mitchell, Filipino folk music, spirituals, Renaissance polyphony, and more! Come hear these amazing students and celebrate the artistic accomplishments of these vocal artists!
For complete information about all College Music Department concerts including the orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, and choirs, please visit the Clark College Music Events page.
About Dr. Jacob Funk
Dr. Jacob Funk is the Director of Choirs at Clark College where he conducts three choirs in addition to teaching theory, ear training, music appreciation, rock history, and applied voice. Jacob completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting from the University of Missouri—Kansas City where he was a Graduate Assistant to the Choral Department, Associate Conductor of the Conservatory Concert Choir and co-conductor of the University Singers. While at UMKC he also served as Opera Chorus Master and the director of Canticum Novum. Dr. Funk earned his masters in choral conducting from the University of British Columbia, and his undergraduate degree in vocal performance from John Brown University. Before coming to UMKC he was on the music faculty of John Brown University and Northwest Arkansas Community College, where he taught choir and voice.
About Dr. Jeongmi Yoon
A native of South Korea, Dr. Jeongmi Yoon is a pianist, educator, and adjudicator. As a soloist, collaborative pianist, and chamber musician, she has performed in numerous cities within the United States, China, and South Korea. She has participated in masterclasses with: Richard Goode, Gilbert Kalish, Julian Martin, Arnaldo Cohen, Natalya Antonova, Susan Youen, Roy Howat, Robert Beaser, Dana Brown, and Alan Smith. As an adjudicator, Dr. Yoon has served the Greater Portland area, including Monday Musical Club and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) competitions.
Dr. Yoon received her Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the University of North Texas, where she held both Teaching Assistant and Fellow positions, while studying under Joseph Banowetz. She holds a Master of Music in Piano performance from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Music from Chonnam National University in South Korea. Currently, Dr. Yoon serves on the faculties at the University of Portland and Clark College.
About Clark College
Founded in 1933, Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. It is a public community college offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor's and associate degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves a wide range of students including high school students, displaced workers, veterans, parents, non-native English speakers, and mature learners.Approximately 45%of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.
For additional information: (media inquiries & photo requests):
Shelly Williams, Program Director
T: 360-992-2662 E: sjwilliams@clark.edu