Dorothy Chung

A classically trained violinist who firmly believes in the versatility of a well-rounded musician, Dorothy is active as a solo, chamber, and orchestral musician. She performs as a solo violinist, and can also provide other ensembles, such as a duo, trio, or quartet. In addition to the classical, she is also comfortable with music of various genres, including traditional/hymns, pop, contemporary, country, Disney-inspired, and movie-inspired. Furthermore, Ms. Chung also enjoys playing improvised music and can collaborate with you to tailor the program to your needs.

Dorothy is happy to provide music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, private parties, retail events, corporate events, and gallery shows.

Please feel free to contact Dorothy for more information or a quote for your event.

Dorothy was raised in both Taipei, Taiwan and the North Shore of Massachusetts. She began her violin studies at the age of ten and has since been an active solo, chamber, and orchestral musician. In her younger years, Ms. Chung was a member of the MMEA (Massachusetts Music Education Association) All-State orchestra as well as the Massachusetts Northeastern Senior Districts orchestra for which she was principal second for two years. She was concertmaster of the Salem Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and had also been concertmaster of the Gordon Symphony Orchestra.

In 2014, she was a guest soloist at the Salem Philharmonic Orchestra’s winter concert series, where she performed Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole under the baton of conductor and teacher, Alan Hawryluk. Ms. Chung recently graduated summa cum laude from Gordon College in May 2018, where she earned a B.M. in Music Performance, and a B.A. in Accounting and Business Administration. During her undergraduate years, she studied the violin with Dr. Sarita Kwok and Dr. Susan Kim.

Ms. Chung obtained a Master of Music (M.M.) degree in violin performance from Ohio University in May 2020, where she attended on a full tuition graduate assistantship and plays as a violinist in the Klinder Graduate Quartet. During her time at Ohio University, she performed frequently with the Klinder Quartet and the Ohio Valley Orchestra, and taught applied lessons and the undergraduate course Upper Strings Methods.

Ms. Chung is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Maryland, and in her free time she enjoys writing string arrangements, playing the violin with her violinist husband, and playing the piano. She and her husband Levi co-own Lieder Strings, a event music company serving MD, PA, VA, DC regions.

Instagram: @liederstrings @violindorothy

If you are interested in hiring Dorothy for an outdoor event, it is crucial to note that ample shade must be provided (either natural shade from trees or an umbrella), as our wooden instruments are not meant to withstand direct sunlight or any moisture from rain (even the slightest drizzle). Please feel free to contact Dorothy for technical info/questions or further assistance.