Yang Sungmo

Dr. Sungmo Yang

Double Bassist
University of Oklahoma School of Music
samoyang11@gmail.com
www.sungmoyang.com
+1 501-786-3795

Education

  • Doctor of Musical Arts
    (DMA)
    University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
    Teaching Assistant for Double Bass Studies
    Honer Band Scholarship in Wind Bands
    2024
  • Master of Music
    (MM)
    University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
    Graduate Assistant for Graduate Studies
    University of Arkansas Orchestra Scholarship in Strings
    2019
  • Bachelor of Music
    (BM)
    University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
    University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
    2017
    2011-2014
  • High School
    Sylvan Hills High School
    2007-2011

Major Teachers

  • Dr. Anthony Stoops
    University of Oklahoma (2020)
    2020-2023
  • Dr. Michael Montgomery
    Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
    University of Arkansas
    Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra
    Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
    2016-2020
    2015-2020
    2016-2018
    2013-2015
  • James Hatch
    University of Central Arkansas
    2011-2013
  • John Dahlstrand
    University of Central Arkansas
    2010-2011

Teaching Experience

  • Korean School in Dsciples
    2024
  • KSL (Korean as a Second Language) Instructor
  • The Disciples Korean Church of Arkansas
    Music Director
    2024-
  • University of Oklahoma
    Teaching Assistant
    2020-2023
  • University of Arkansas
    Graduate Assistant
    Orchestra Librarian
    2017-2020
  • Ozark Bass Camp
    Bass Coordinator
    2015, 2016

Orchestral/Ensemble Experience

  • 2020
    University of Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra, Section Bass
  • 2020
    University of Oklahoma Wind Symphony, Section Bass
  • 2014-2019
    University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Principal Bass
    University of Arkansas Wind Ensemble, Principal Bass
    University of Arkansas New Music Ensemble, Section Bass
  • 2015-2017
    Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, Section Bass
  • 2011-2015
    Conway Symphony Orchestra, Principal Bass
  • 2007-2011
    Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra, Section Bass

Teaching History

  • University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
    Teaching Assistant of Double bass
    2020-2023
  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR
    Graduate Assistant
    Orchestra Librarian
    2014-2020
  • Ozark Bass Camp
    Bass Coordinator
    2017,2018

Selected Master Classes

  • University North Texas Jeff Bradetich Bsss Master Class

National Performance

  • 2022
    University of Oklahoma DMA, Solo Recital
  • 2021
    University of Oklahoma DMA, Chamber Recital
  • 2020
    University of Oklahoma DMA, Solo Recital
  • 2019
    University of Arkansas Advanced Certificate, Solo Recital
    University of Arkansas M.M Solo Recital
  • 2018
    University of Arkansas M.M. Chamber Recital
  • 2017
    University of Central Arkansas, Recital
  • 2016
    Arkansas Hot Spring Music Festival, Recital
  • 2007-2011
    Arkansas State Band and Orchestra All-State and All Region Seminar

Regional Performance and Conference Presentation

  • April 22, 2017
    Arkansas Chamber Players in Fayetteville
  • March 21, 2016
    University of Arkansas Bach Lunch Hour concert
  • February 16, 2015
    University of Arkansas, Faculty Showcase
  • 2007-2011
    Arkansas State Band and Orchestra All-State Conference
    Arkansas State Band and Orchestra All-Region Concerence

Scholarly Works, Article, Publications

  • 2024
    Dissertation “Survey of Wind Ensemble Repertoire with Double Bass.”
    Bass Pedagogy Website

Professional Service

  • 2017-2015
    Member of Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, Former Section Bassist
  • 2007-2011
    First United Methodist Church in Little Rock Orchestra Bassist

University Level Service

  • 2017-2019
    Orchestra Librarian, University of Arkansas.
  • 2014-2015
    Double Bass Studio Coordinator, University of Arkansas
  • 2012-2015
    Conway String Camp, String Advisor, University of Central Arkansas