About The Underwood Orchestra
Yonsei USA Chamber Chorus founded on July 2004.
The Underwood Orchestra traces its roots to the Yonsei USA Chamber Chorus, founded in July 2004 by a dedicated group of approximately 30 musicians and music enthusiasts, including Yonsei University alumni, their families, and friends. United by a shared purpose, our chorus was established to glorify the Lord, our Savior, and to support His mission through exceptional musicianship and heartfelt concerts.
From the beginning, we committed ourselves to nurturing the next generation of faith and music lovers. Our third annual concert raised funds to support Harvest Mission Community Church, a vibrant young adult congregation at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The following year, our fourth annual concert contributed to the Underwood Scholarship Fund and the Northwestern University Campus Church, deepening our impact on emerging leaders.
In 2008, we proudly rebranded as the Underwood Chamber Chorus, broadening our vision to welcome all musicians who share our mission, beyond just Yonsei alumni. This shift refocused our efforts on supporting the next generation, and by 2010, our chorus had evolved into a talented ensemble composed primarily of professional singers accompanied by an orchestra.
A significant milestone came in 2011 when we formed the Underwood Chamber Orchestra, which debuted as an independent entity. That year, we began performing as a formal concert orchestra, honoring the legacy of missionary Dr. Horace Underwood through our signature Underwood Concerts series. Building on this foundation, the Underwood Orchestra was fully established in 2015, now comprising highly skilled professional musicians dedicated to delivering performances of unparalleled quality.
The History of Chorus & Orchestra
Jul. 2004: Yonsei USA Women’s Chamber Chorus was founded
Dec. 2004: Inauguration concert at the Crown Plaza Grand Ballroom, New York
Mar. 2005: Invitation Performance at the Korean Community Center 5th Annual Party
Apr. 2005: Special music presentation at 120th Baikyang Seminar of Yonsei Theological College at New York
Jun. 2005: 2nd Annual Concert at Hyosin Presbyterian Church
Jul. 2005: Registered the Chorus as an Non Profit Organization at the State of NJ as the Yonsei USA Chamber Chorus
Dec. 2005: Special Music Presentation at the Annual General Assembly of Yonsei USA Alumni
Jun. 2006: 3rd Annual Mission Concert at the Carnegie Hall, NY
Dec. 2006: Invitation Performance at Chodae Community Church in NJ for “You’ve Got Mail” Mission Event
Apr. 2007: Invitation Performance of Mission Concert for “Sending the Vitamins to North Korea’s Children”
Jun. 2007: 4th Annual Mission Concert at the Carnegie Hall, NY
Dec. 2008 : The Chorus name is changed to Underwood Chamber Chorus, 5th Annual Mission Concert at the Chodae Community Church, NJ
Nov 7 2010: 6th Annual Mission Concert at New York Presbyterian Church, New York
Oct.1. 2011: Underwood Chamber Orchestra was Founded with professional orchestra members.
Nov.20. 2011:7th Annual Mission Concert at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Dec.16.2012 :8th Annual Mission Concert at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Nov.10,2013:9th Annual Mission Concert at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Nov.16.2014:10th Annual Mission Concert at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Oct.6,2015:The orchestra’s name is changed to The Underwood Orchestra with full orchestra members .
Nov.15,2015:11th Annual Mission Concert at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Nov.13, 2016:12th Annual Mission Concert (The100th Commemoration of Missionary Underwood’s Death) at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Nov.12,2017:13th Annual Mission Concert (The 500th Commemoration of Reformation) at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Nov.11,2018:14th Annual Mission Concert at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Nov.10, 2019: 15th Annual Mission Concert at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Mar. 13,2022: 16Th Annual Mission Concert at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Mar. 12,2023: 17Th Annual Mission Concert at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Mar. 10,2024: 18Th Annual Mission Concert at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ
Mar.16,2025: 19Th Annual Mission Concert at NJ Chodae Community Church, NJ