Dr. HyeSung Hwang
Dr. HyeSung Hwang serves as Associate Director of Music at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church,
where she collaborates closely with the Director of Music Anne Timpane in leading the parish’s
vibrant music ministry. Before joining St. Columba’s, Dr. Hwang served as Director of Music Ministries at St. Martin’s
in-the-Field Episcopal Church in Severna Park, Maryland, from 2017 to 2026. Prior to her
ministry at St. Martin’s, she served as Music Director at Church of the Holy Nativity in
Baltimore, the church where she was baptized. Dr. Hwang earned her Bachelor of Music degree from Seoul National University in South Korea and received her Master of Music, Graduate Performance Diploma, and Doctor of Musical Arts
degree in Piano Performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. During
her studies, she also pursued advanced training in harpsichord, organ, and conducting.
Alongside her ministry, Dr. Hwang maintains an active career as a concert pianist. She has
received top prizes in numerous piano competitions and has performed as a soloist and chamber
musician across South Korea, Japan, Italy, Spain, France, and the United States. In recognition of
her artistic achievements, she received an Individual Artist Award from the Maryland State Arts
Council in 2011.
A dedicated educator, Dr. Hwang has taught piano since 2001. She joined the faculty of York
College of Pennsylvania in 2018, where she teaches in both the College and Preparatory
divisions.