Someone You Should Know: Eun Joo Ju

Music has been my life’s passion ever since I was old enough to play the piano, which was my first instrument. I was fortunate to have parents who were devout Christians, generously supporting and praying for my passion for music.

I earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Organ Performance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I studied with Dr. Dana Robinson. Additional Institutes of learning include the Manhattan School of Music ( Master of Music, Professional Studies) and Han-Sei University, Korea ( Bachelor of Music, Master of Music).

As a musician, I have been on a constant quest to both hone my technical performance skills and broaden my experience as a church musician. This journey has led me to build my career as an organist, accompanist, and choir director.

Currently, I serve as an organist at Kenilworth Union Church and Elliott Chapel in Presbyterian Homes in Evanston. I also work as a choir director for the residents’ choir in presbyterian Homes, which is an opportunity I feel honored to have. I live in Buffalo Grove with my husband, a senior pastor at Peacemakers Korean Covenant Church, and our two daughters. Outside of work, I enjoy discovering new recipes on YouTube.

Past Overtones

Dean’s Column | October 2024

Thank you to everyone who attended the first event of our 2024-2025 season in Kenilworth.  We installed our newly elected officers and enjoyed being together for Evensong.  Thanks especially to our organist Dr. Eun Joo Ju, Rev. Dr. Bill Evertsberg, and those...

Dean’s Column | June 2024

A very hearty welcome to June 2024! So here is another month of the year that features more graduation exercises, Father’s Day, Midsommer Fests, summer usually begins, holiday travels begin, end of year choir season concerts/special services, choir appreciation...