CHANGHYUN CHA

Cha was born in Busan, South Korea in 1993.

At the age of 16, he began studying trumpet performance under Dmitri Lokalenkov at Korea National University of Arts, where he also received guidance from Prof. Eungwoo Lee and Wansun Kim.

During his time as a student in Korea, Changhyun Cha participated in various international festivals, including the Great Mountain Festival, TIMF (directed by Unsuk Chin), GoingHome Project, and the LaLa Land project with Justin Hurwitz and original soundtrack members such as Wayne Bergeron. He also performed as an orchestra player with renowned ensembles such as the Seoul Philharmonic, KBS Symphony Orchestra, Korea National Symphony Orchestra, and others.

In 2019, after completing his undergraduate studies, Changhyun Cha decided to pursue further education in Orchestral Studies abroad. He moved to New York to study under Thomas Smith and Ethan Bensdorf, both current members of the NY Philharmonic, at the Manhattan School of Music, where he aimed to obtain his master's degree in Orchestral Performance.

Throughout his time at Manhattan School, he had the privilege of being selected as a member of prestigious festivals such as the National Orchestra Institute (conducted by Marin Alsop), Pacific Music Festival 2020 (conducted by Valery Gergiev), and the National Repertory Orchestra (conducted by Carl Tapilow, currently Michael Stern), among others.

Presently, Changhyun Cha is a company member in the Broadway musical "Sweeney Todd," showcasing his talents as a trumpet player at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre in New York City.