Just like our ensemble, our mission is three-fold:
perform beautiful piano trio music
serve the communities of Northern Virginia, DC, and the surrounding areas
worship God with our music
Meet the Artists
Shearom chung
Dr. Shearom Chung founded Amaris Trio in 2016. She is a talented violist/violinist, recently winning 1st place in the 2013 American International Strings Competition at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She also won 1st place in the String Division of the Baltimore Music Club Competition in 2006, followed by winning overall in the Catholic University of America Concerto Competition in 2007.
Dr. Chung finished her DMA degree at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC under a full scholarship and was the principle player for the CUA orchestra. She received her MM and Graduate Performance through a partial scholarship at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
She completed the National Orchestral Institute program as principle player under a full scholarship in 2007 and 2008. She participated in the Aspen Music Festival with a scholarship in 2006. In 2005, she played at the Domain Forget Music Festival in Quebec.
Dr. Chung has a broad range of professional experience, playing in a variety of professional orchestras such as the National Philharmonic Orchestra in MD, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra in VA, Cascade Orchestra in Oregon, and Mid-Atlantic Orchestra just to name a few. She was the principle violist and manager of the Bel Cantanti Opera's Orchestra, also invited from Lancaster Symphony Orchestra in 2016 and Pennsylvania Philharmonic Orchestra 2016-2017 as principle violist. She is also an active member of the Friday Morning Music Club as a solo and chamber player and member of MTNA.
Ryan ashley Nobles
Ms. Ryan Ashley Nobles graduated with a Master’s in Music in Cello Performance from George Mason University and a Bachelors in Music Performance from the University of Mary Washington.
Ms. Nobles has received music scholarships for both degrees, served as principal cellist of the GMU Symphony Orchestra, was the principal cellist of the University of Mary Washington College-Community Orchestra, and was selected to perform in the George Mason School of Music Honors Recital.
Ns. Nobles performed with the University of Mary Washington College-Community Orchestra as a high school student for their Carnegie Hall performance and has worked with the Canadian Brass, Judy Collins, Marvin Hamlisch, O.A.R., Michael W. Smith, Lexi Walker, GENTRI, Steven Curtis Chapman, Larry Graham, Yolanda Adams, D-Nice, along with many more artists.
Ms. Nobles has also performed with the Rappahannock Pops Orchestra, Piedmont Symphony, Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, Spotswood Community Orchestra, McLean Orchestra, American Festival Pops Orchestra, Bel Cantanti Opera Chamber Orchestra, Soulful Symphony, and Pennsylvania Philharmonic.
Ms. Nobles is the cellist and arranger for the Amaris Trio and currently freelances in the DC-MD-VA area.
Stephanie weng
Mrs. Stephanie Weng (Edwards) is a founding member of the Amaris Trio, and currently freelances throughout the Northern Virginia and DC areas as a solo pianist, accompanist, and collaborative musician. She performs with the Amaris Trio and serves on the worship team at Centerpointe Church in Fairfax, VA.
Mrs. Weng holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance from George Mason University, studying under the instruction of Dr. Linda Apple Monson. Some of her graduate performances included Arts by George!, the 2012 Honors Recital, and the highly acclaimed Grand Piano Celebrations. Mrs. Weng has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Evangel University. During her studies at Evangel, she toured the United States and Europe with the Evangel Concert Orchestra and served as pianist for Campbell United Methodist Church. Mrs. Weng also has a Masters in South Asia Studies and International Economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
Mrs. Weng began actively teaching private piano lessons in 2011 and founded Edwards Piano Studio in South Riding, VA. From 2014-2015, Mrs. Weng taught English and music in Islamabad, Pakistan at Bright Angels School, sharing the joys of music in a cross-cultural context.
Hee-sung kim
Hee-Sung Kim is a talented pianist and dedicated music educator with a Bachelor of Music degree from Kon-kuk University College. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions to the music community, showcasing her skills in various concerts and collaborations.
Mrs. Kim has performed in numerous prestigious events, including the Spring and Fall regular concerts at her alma mater, as well as a memorable collaboration with the Kon-kuk Symphony Orchestra. Her passion for music extends to chamber works, as evidenced by her participation in the Young Artist Concert Piano Recital for Four Hands.
In addition to her performance experience, Hee-Sung Kim is actively involved in music education. She is a member of the Music Teacher’s National Association and has played a key role as a pianist for various ensembles, including the CBS Youth Orchestra, Koinos - Youngsaeng Presbyterian Church, and the Washington Beaublis Women’s Choir. She has also served as a pianist for the LISMS Choir and as a music coach at WTS University.
Her dedication to music and community is further exemplified through her work as a pianist for the Love Hands Senior Center Choir, where she shares her talents and love for music with seniors.
Hee-Sung Kim continues to inspire and uplift those around her through her commitment to music and education, fostering a love of the arts in her students and audiences alike.
