Native of South Korea, Dr. Choi began his clarinet journey in the elementary school band program at Walnut Creek, California and started majoring in clarinet performance at the Busan High School of the Arts in South Korea. Currently he is the Adjunct Clarinet Professor at Inje University and the Principal Clarinetist with The Soloists Philharmonic. During his undergraduate years in Donga University, Dr. Choi received third place at the National Busan Music Competition and won two concerto competition with the…

Flutist Sarah Shin is a vibrant performer, educator, and collaborator. Some of the highlights of this year include recording an album at Wiener Konzerthaus and performing with the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra in Prague, Czech Republic at Smetana Hall. She has also recently become an IMK Concert Series Artist (based in Vienna, Austria). A native of Iowa, Dr. Shin made her concerto debut at age 16, playing Jacques Ibert’s Concerto for Flute and Orchestra with the Central Iowa Symphony Orchestra, where…