Nick Hwang

Nick Hwang, (b. 1982), began his musical training at age 6 learning piano from his parents. He sang in the church choir and participated in the hand-bell choir through middle school. He began learning clarinet at age 11 and oboe at age 12, continuing through college. Nick played in his high school band and local youth orchestra. He also played tenor saxophone in this high school marching band and was drum major in his senior year. Nick began composing in high school, writing solos and small ensemble pieces.

He has studied with James Paul Sain, Paul Koonce, Paul Richards and Paul Basler, at the University of Florida, where he earned his bachelor of arts degree in theory and composition. He began college as a microbiology student, but switched to music composition his junior year.

Nick recently received his Masters Degree, studying with Dinos Constantinides at Louisiana State University.

He is beginning his PhD with Stephen David Beck.

He has written for mostly smaller ensembles, including String Quartet, Woodwind Quintet, Duos for Flute and Trumpet, Oboe and Bassoon, solos for Sax, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Piano, mixed vocal works, percussion, and Orchestra. His music has been performed throughout the United States and Greece.