HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 4th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

Dr. Janet 은하 Kim is the Director of Wind Bands and Coordinator of Large Instrumental Ensembles at the University of Connecticut, where they conduct the UConn Symphonic Wind Ensemble and teach courses in conducting, woodwind techniques, pedagogy, and wind literature. They also oversee graduate studies in wind conducting.

They hold a Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from UCLA, a Master of Arts in Instrumental Conducting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Jazz Studies from Montclair State University. Their mentors include Drs. Travis J. Cross, Timothy A. Paul, Jason Worzbyt, and Shelley Axelson. While in Los Angeles, they served as the Associate Director of the Peninsula Symphonic Winds in San Pedro, CA, and successfully led a fully virtual ensemble through the pandemic. In recognition of their expertise, UCLA hired Dr. Kim to teach Audio Technology 101.

A sought-after guest conductor and clinician, Dr. Kim has led honor bands and festivals across the U.S., Canada, and virtually clinic'd ensembles in Hong Kong and South Korea. They are a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Their work has been featured at The Midwest Clinic, in state conferences, podcasts, and publications. Dr. Kim is part of the Carnegie Hall Music Educator Workshop, leading sessions on intentional programming and representation in repertoire.