Andrea Yun (2013)

Principal Cello
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Andrea Yun is an active performer, teacher, and teacher trainer. She is a member of the Detroit Opera orchestra and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra; she is also principal cellist of the Baroque on Beaver Island orchestra. Andrea is one of 40 Suzuki cello teacher trainers in the Americas and is on Paul Katz’s CelloBello teacher training team. Andrea has held teaching positions at the University of Michigan, University of Texas at San Antonio, Bowling Green State University, Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, and Okemos Chippewa Middle School. Andrea holds a dual bachelor’s degree in music education and mathematics, as well as a master’s in cello performance from Indiana University. She earned her doctorate in cello performance and pedagogy from the University of Michigan. Andrea was awarded the 2020 Teacher of the Year award by the Michigan chapter of the American String Teachers Association. Andrea lives in Ann Arbor, MI, with her husband, stepson, and daughter. She is an avid swing dancer and park roller skater. Andrea: “I would like to thank the residents of Beaver Island for welcoming me and my extended family onto the island every year. Coming here is the highlight of the year for all of us!”