
Andy Park, a major prizewinner in 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition, currently pursues a BA/MM dual degree at Yale University for Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and Master of Music in Viola performance under the guidance of Ettore Causa. Before attending Yale, Andy participated in the Colburn Academy program under Paul and Gina Coletti. He was invited to the 2023 ARD International Music Competition and 2024 International Max Rostal Competition. As an orchestra enthusiast, Andy took part in the 2018 New York String Orchestra Seminar and won principal viola positions in numerous orchestras, such as NYO-USA.
During previous summers, he actively participated in rigorous music festivals such as Music@Menlo, Heifetz Ashkenasi/Kirshbaum Seminar, and Ravinia Festival. Andy performed alongside esteemed artists such as Joshua Bell, Nicholas Kitchen, Yeesun Kim, Ricardo Castro, Yefim Bronfman, Tim Eddy, and Pamela Frank. Andy also participated in numerous masterclasses led by Orion Quartet, Roberto Diaz, Karen Dreyfus, and Steve Tenenbom. Andy currently uses a bow and a viola graciously loaned by the Maestro Foundation.