E L M U S I C G R O U P T h e c r e a t i v e a n d i n n o v a t i v e

T h e p r o f e s s i o n a l a n d b e y o n d

Taehi Kim

You-kyoung Kim

Geon Joo Kim, Ju-min Kim

Jean Lee

Jin Young Park, Jae-Lin Park, Jung Soo Kim, Christian Kim

Jae-hyun Cho

Jae Hyung Cho, Seona Park

Yongwoo Cho

Hyeyeon Jung, Jung-Ah An

Eunhye Kim

Joo Young Bang

Eun-hye Jung

Chul-Jin Kim

Ji-Hee Shin

Jung-min Yim

Su-min Kim

Ji-won Bang

Director & Composer

Flute

Clarinet

Harp

Violin

Viola

Cello

Double Bass

Piano

Percussion

Soprano

Sori

Gayaguem

Geomungo

Daegum

Haegum

Korean Perc.

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T h e p r o f e s s i o n a l a n d b e y o n d

Taehi Kim, Director & Composer

Seoul National University (BM) Computer Music at Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins Univ.(MM) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (DMA candidate) Winner of Prix d'ete competition nominated and performed at ICMC, SICMF, ACL, etc. convergent audio visual works & sound installation including Dynamic & Fluid Exhibition (ARKO Museum) 2014 the best composition award, KOCOA Sulae by Korean Composers Association Currently, director of Prosound Lab & El Music Group Adjunct professor at Hongik university and lecturer at Seoul National

University

You-kyoung Kim, Flute

Graduated from Seoul Arts high school Yonsei university (BM) Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-champaign (MM & DMA) 1st prize at Korea Flute Association competition 2nd prize at National Flute Association competition invited to Sarasota Music Festival with full scholarship Currently, principal flute of Ui-wang civic philharmonic orchestra lecturer of Soongsil university and Suwon women university

Jean Lee, Harp

Graduated from Seoul Arts high school Ewha Womans University (BM & MM) Seoul National University (DMA candidate) 2nd prize at Emma Journal competition 1st prize at Youth Competition of Seoul National Orchestra Grand prize at Korea Youth Music Competition 1st prize at Baroque National String Competition (Young Musicians) 1st prize at Brahms Competition in Korea Currently, member of El Music Group

Jin Young Park, Violin

Moved to france during Yewon school and KNUA academy, Graduated first in Superior course from Consevatory National of Paris with full agreement Consevatory National Superior Music of Paris (BM & MA) Seoul National University (DMA candidate) 1st prize at Music journal and Associate of Music Reviewers Selected and held Kumho Asiana Young Artist Recital Currently, member of Seoul Virtuosi String Orchestra and El Music Group

Jae-Lin Park, Violin

Ye-Won Arts School & Seoul Arts High School Yonsei University (BM) Musikhochschule Köln, Germany (Solo/Chamber Music, A.D. & MM) Winner of International Competition PremioCitta' di Padova (Violin Solo and Chamber Music) Winner of Sung-jung Competition, Korea Times, Strad, Hanyang University and others Performed with Seoul Symphony Orchestra at Seoul Arts Center and other orchestras Currently, vice concert master of Seoul Universal Orchestra chief member of Player's Philhamonic Orchestra

member of Ensemble Forum 21, TIMF Ensemble, Chorda Bella's String Quartet Lecturer at Mokwon University, Soongsil University, Gyeonggi Arts High School, Deokwon Arts High School and Incheon Arts High School

Jung Soo Kim, Violin

Seoul National University (BM) Musik Hochschule in Köln, Germany (graduate diploma & MM) 1st Prize at KBS competition  1st prize at The music association of Korea  1st prize at Munhwa competition 2nd prize at Busan MBC competition  3rd prize at Kyung-won university competition  2nd prize at Italia international competition Currently, member of HANÜM Chamber, Ensemble Woori, Ensemble Forum21 & El Music Group Concertmaster of players philhamonic orchestra

Visiting professor at Seoul Art university & Adjunct professor at Mokwon university

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Christian Kim, Violin

University of Music Karlsruhe/Germany (Diplom Artistic Education) Yale University(MM) 1st prize at German National Music Competition with special award by ministry of culture 2nd prize at International Kocian Violin Competition 1st prize at Concours European pour Jeunes Solistes Luxembourg 1st prize Concourse Musicale Europe Turin/Italy Bruno-Hermann prize by the Music Society of Rhineland Palatinate, Culture Prize by Culture Fond Baden, Award by Peace Council Odessa/UkraineSoloist at Mozart Festival Augsburg, Ludwigsburger Festival, Marler

Debut, Jeju Island Music FestivalSoloist with SWR Radio Philharmonic, German Radio Philharmonic, Bochum Symphony Orchestra, Frederic Chopin Symphony Orchestra, Ludwigsburger Festival Orchestra, EuroAsian Philharmonic, Hankyung Philharmonic, Chunchon Philharmonic, Gangneung PhilharmonicStudied under guidance of Valery Klimov, Josef Rissin, Hyo Kang and Kyung Sun LeeTouring member of the International Sejong Soloists, currently enrolled at PhD program at Seoul National University

Jae-hyun Cho, Viola

Conservatory National de Regional of Versailles(France) DEM(Diplomed’Etude Musicale) Unanimity Conservatory National de Regional of Rueil-Malmaison(France) Prix de Perfectionnement/Exellence Conservatory National de Regional of Paris(France) DEMS(Diplomed’Etude Musicale Superieure)/Prix de Concertiste 1st Prize (Unanimity) UFAM International Concours(Superior Section, France) Academy of l’Orchestre de Paris (Conductors;Christophe Eschenbach, PaavoJarvi, Marek Janowski) International Festival of Symphony music and Culture(Alger)

2012 World Youth Orchestra(Italy) 2014-2015 Korea National Police Orchestra 2016-2017 Asia Philharmonic Orchestra (Conductor Myung-Whun Chung) 2017 One korea Orchestra (Conductor Myung-Whun Chung Currently, guest member of Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, member of Ensemble Unisson, Ditto Chamber Orchestra & El Music Group

Jae Hyung Cho, Cello

SunHwa Art High School Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien Seoul National University (MM) Seoul Natioal University (DMA candidate) 1st Prize at Brahms Competition in Korea 3rd Prize at Osaka International Music Competition Strings Winner of the 2nd DMZ Yeoncheon international music competition Performed with Licht Kammer Ensemble, Camerata Seoul Ensemble, Prime Philharmonic Orchestra. & Berlin - Brandenburgisches Sinfonie Orchester at Kammermsiksaal der Berliner Philharmonie (2011)

Currently, member of Seoul Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Hanüm Chamber Ensemble & El Music Group, guest principal of players philhamonic orchestra & Seoul Universal

Yongwoo Cho, Double Bass

Seoul national university (B.M) Musikhochschule Köln, Germany (Graduate Diploma, MM) the winner of Eumak Journal competition the sole winner and 1st Prize of KCO (Seoul Baroque Chamber Orchestra) competition 1st Prize at Dong-A competition Currently, guest principal player of Gwangju Symphony Orchestra, Cheonan Symphony Orchestra, Chungbuk Philharmonic orchestra, Gwacheon Symphony Orchestra member of Seoul Virtuosi String Ensemble, Erato Ensemble, Hwaum Chamber Orchestra, JK String Ensemble, LARS String Ensemble, the

Bridge String Ensemble, Guest writer of monthly magazine 'THE STRAD’ Lecturer at Sookmyung Women's University, Kangwon National University, Chonnam National University & Kaywon High school of Arts

Seona Park, Cello

Sunhwa art school & high school Yonsei university (BM) Ecole normale de musique de paris Diplome superieur de violoncelle et musique de chamber scholarship and unanimity CRR de Paris Cycle de perfectionnement/concertist(Departement de formation a l'orchestre) Win a prize Kookmin daily, The strade, Koria Musical Association etc.. Currently, member of String Quartet MAUM, Unisson Ensemble lecturer at Kaywon art school & high school

Hyeyeon Jung, Piano Seoul National University (BM) Cleveland Institute of Music (MM & AD) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (DMA) Soloist with Fort Worth Symphony, University of Illinois Symphony, Seoul Chamber Ensemble, Gimcheon City Philharmonic, Seoul Philharmonic, Korean Philharmonic etc.  1st prize at Southern Illinois Young Artist Competition, Piano Texas Intermational Piano Competition, University of Illinois Concerto Competition, American Protege International Piano Competition  Guest Artist Recital and Piano Master Classes at Texas A&M University Kingsville 

Invited to perform at Aspen International Music Festival, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Courchevel International Music Festival, Banff Music Festival, Sydney Music Festival, Puerto Rico Piano Festival, Salzburg Inetrnational Summer Festival  Taught at University of Illinois, Illinois Summer Youth Music Jury member of Springfield Piano Competition, USA Currently, member of El Music Group, lecturer at Sookmyung Women's University, Choongang University, Hansei University & Kunsan National University

Jung-Ah An, Piano

Yewon Art School & Seoul Art High School Yonsei University (BM) Cleveland Institute of Music (MM & AD) 1st prize at Seoul Educational University Competition 1st prize at the Junior Hankookilbo Competition Winner of Seoul Symphony Orchestra Competition Winner of Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Competition. Winner of CIM Concerto Competition in the USA. Dr. Joseph and Bess Scharff Leven Prize in Piano Aspen Music Festival Collaborative Pianist, Kent Blossom Music Festival Pianist

Currently, member of El Music Group Ensemble, Lecturer at Wonkwang University & Suwon Women's University

Eun Hye Kim, Percussionist

Korean National University of Arts Preparatory Seoul Arts High School Korean National University of Arts (BM) the Conservatoire de National Regional de Paris (orchestra, Percussion, and Marimba, A.D) Performed with Seoul Philharmonic, Suwon Philharmonic, Gwangju Symphony, Chungnam Philharmonic, etc. Solo percussion recitals at Perkumania International Percussion Festival in Paris 2009, and International Percussion Festival in Seoul 2010 Currently, member of Seoul Percussion Ensemble, TIMF Ensemble &

Percussion Duo Moitie Lecturer at the Korean National University of Arts, Pusan National University, Seoul Arts High School and Yewon School

Ju-min Kim, Clarinet

Seoul National University (BM) Seoul National University (MM) Former member of 2nd edition Timirero Currently, member of GloryAgain, guest member of EMG 

Geon Joo Kim, Clarinet

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (DMA) Peabody Conservatory (MM) Sookmyung Women's University (BM) currently teaches at Sookmyung Women’s University, Suwon Women's university's music academy, and Inchon Arts High School

JooYoung Bang, Soprano

Manhattan School of Music(MM) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (DMA) 1st Prize at Southern Illinois Young Artist Organization  Grace Elizabeth Wilson Memrial Award  Illinois Opera Enthusiasts Award  New York Lyric opera competition Finalist

Eunhye Jung, Sori

DMA Candidate at Seoul National University Presidential prize at Excellent talent in 21C Former member of National traditional opera Currently, CEO at Jung-Eun-Hye Company

Chul-Jin Kim, Gayagum

Graduated from Gugak National High School Seoul National University (BM) Grand prize at Goryeong National Ureuk Gayageum Contest Gold prize at Dong-A Koran Traditional Music Competition Silver prize at On Nara Koran Traditional Music Competition

Ji-Hee Shin, Geomungo

Seoul National University (BM) Seoul Natioanl university performed at the 57th Gukak Concert of Seoul National University & the 80th Chosunilbo Debut Concert Currently, enrolled at Seoul Natioanl University (MM), lecturer at Gugak National High School

Jung-min Yim, Daegum

Graduated from Gugak National High School Seoul National University (BM) Winner Solo Recital of Buam Traditional Music Competition Grand prize at the 3rd Yeongam Kim Chang Jo Traditional Music Competition Grand prize at the 1st Buam Traditional Music Competition Currently, enrolled at Seoul Natioanl University (MM), lecturer at Gugak National Middle School

Su-min Kim, Haegum

Seoul National University (BM) Gold prize at Dong-A Koran Traditional Music Competition 2nd prize at the 36th On Nara Koran Traditional Music Competition 1st prize at the 1st Buam Traditional Music Competition Performed at SNU 70th Anniversary Concert Currently, enrolled at Seoul Natioanl University (MM)

Ji-won Bang, Korean Percussion

Seoul National University (BM) National Intangible Cultural Heritage 82-1Ho donghaeanbyeolsingus Intiator 2013-2014 Arts Council Korea AYAF( ARKO Young Art Frontier)