Veronica M. Kim
Summary
Communicative Professor strives to teach course information and build students' lifelong skills. Creates vibrant teaching atmosphere and consistency supports students through openness and transparency. Engaged educator maintains highest standards of classroom instruction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Music/Voice Adjunct Faculty Professor
Trinity Washington University
Washington, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Taught FNAM 101-Voice (Applied Music) course in both Fall and Spring semesters.
- Taught FNAM 201-Voice (Applied Music) course in both Fall and Spring semesters
- Instructed and delivered lectures for FNAR 243 - 'Ragtime, Blues, Gospel, and Jazz' course every fall semester.
- Instructed and delivered lectures for FNAR 253, 'Music and Social Change,' course every fall semester.
- Instructed FNAR 241/ECA - 'Experiencing Musical Art (Music Appreciation)' course every Spring.
- Instructed and delivered lectures for FNAR 247, 'Women in Music History,' every spring semester.
- Created an inclusive and engaging learning environment by allowing students in applied voice lessons to choose from a wide range of repertoire, such as classical, musical theater, contemporary Christian music, gospel, pop, and hip-hop.
- Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment enhances instruction and facilitates student communication.
- Conducted office hours weekly to provide assistance with course material or address any questions or concerns from students.
Music/Voice Faculty
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Duluth, USA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Recipient of the 'Diversity Pre-doctoral Fellowship' from U of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- Conducted extensive analysis of contemporary teaching methodologies to augment my pedagogical proficiency.
- Implemented multimedia technology in classroom instruction to create a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
Music Director
Washington Pilgrim Community Church
Burke, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced singers' abilities by teaching vocal techniques.
- Led and directed the choir during Sunday services, coordinating with both volunteer and paid musicians, including instrumentalists and vocalists.
- Collaborated with pastor to enhance selection of hymns, anthems, and special music presentations.
- Coordinated the planning and implementation of various special music-related events including concerts, musical dramas, Vacation Bible School, and seasonal services.
- Recruited new members for the music ministry.
Music Director
The Beloved Companion Church
Maryland, USA
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Led and directed the choir during Sunday services, coordinating with both volunteer and paid musicians, including instrumentalists and vocalists.
- Coordinated the selection of congregational hymns to match sermon topics and seasonal themes
- Delegated responsibilities to empower individuals in assisting with the music ministry.
Voice Instructor
Private Studio in VA
VA, USA
01.2016 - Current
- Instructed middle and high school students.
- Prepared voice students for music competitions and entrance auditions.
- Organized special music events and semester-end rehearsals to ensure that all pieces were prepared for public performances.
- Conducted Italian and German language classes to students ranging from beginner to upper intermediate level.
- Provided instruction in both voice and piano to a diverse range of students, encompassing various age groups from kindergarten through adult hobbyists.
- Instructed students in the various aspects of proper vocal/piano techniques, including good posture, breathing, diction, phrasing, vibrato, and stage presence.
- Provided feedback to students on their progress and identified areas of improvement.
Voice and Piano Instructor
Sheridan School (Private School)
Washington, USA
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Delivered comprehensive music education to students spanning kindergarten through eighth grade, specializing in vocal and piano instruction.
- Tailored teaching techniques to accommodate individual student needs
- Encouraged students to practice regularly, both in class and at home.
- Organized recitals for advanced students to showcase their talents.
- Instructed students in sight-reading, theory, composition, improvisation, and other musical techniques.
Teaching Assistant
National Music Conservatory G. Verdi of Milan
Milan, Italy
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Fulfilled teaching responsibilities for an upper-undergraduate Music history class.
- Implemented strategies designed to help struggling learners understand difficult concepts.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory, including textbooks, manipulatives, and audiovisual equipment.
- Supported students in achieving proficiency in learning concepts through targeted one-on-one and small-group tutoring.
Assistant Student Opera Director
Hamburger City Konservatorium
09.2010 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with director to establish production schedules, timelines, and budgets for successful opera performances by addressing all logistical aspects.
- Assisted with rehearsal coordination tasks such as scheduling, facilitating communication among cast and crew members, and guaranteeing the availability of essential materials.
- Assisted in the smooth execution of production by supporting backstage operations and maintaining seamless coordination.
- Efficiently facilitated communication flow by serving as the intermediary for all parties in productions.
TA in Applied Voice
Municipal Accademia 'G. Donizetti' in Milan
Milan, Italy
10.2007 - 01.2009
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions aimed at equipping aspirants to clear entrance auditions by emphasizing crucial factors such as audition conduct, song analysis and effective presentation abilities.
- Provided practice guidance to enhance vocal development and audition preparation through effective practice techniques.
- Collaborated with faculty to align instructional strategies and objectives, guaranteeing comprehensive student support in preparation.
- Served as a mentor, providing encouragement, support, and resources fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Assisted students in selecting audition repertoire that aligned with conservatories' specific requirements.
Founder and Director
Juilliard Prep School
Seoul, Korea
10.2004 - 12.2007
- Instructed middle and high school students in private voice and piano lessons as well as choir rehearsals.
- Developed and implemented a customized curriculum to meet the unique requirements of aspiring college auditioning students, adhering to the standards of diverse music programs.
- Managed faculty recruitment by effectively selecting and guiding experienced instructors specialized in diverse instruments such as voice, violin, piano, flute, and cello.
- Ensured consistency and quality in curriculum delivery by overseeing the instructional methods and materials used by faculty members across all academy programs.
- Conducting audition-oriented workshops to improve participants' abilities in areas such as song interpretation, stage presence, and effective communication with audition panels.
- Created opportunities for students to participate in masterclasses, recitals, and ensemble performances, fostering a supportive environment for gaining valuable experience.
- Maintained effective communication with parents to update them on their child's progress towards college auditions.
- Managed academy operations involving scheduling, budgeting, marketing, and student recruitment to sustain and enhance the institution.
TA in Musicology and Applied Voice
Sookmyung Womens' University
, Korea
03.2002 - 02.2003
Musicology Course Responsibilities
- Assisted with course preparation by collaborating with the instructor to create syllabus content, lecture materials, and supplemental resources that improved student comprehension of music history and theory.
- Providing personalized assistance to students during scheduled office hours to discuss course material and assignments.
- Provided research assistance to instructor by gathering resources aligned with course content
Applied Voice Class Responsibilities.
- Provided instructional support to voice instructor by delivering applied voice lessons and advising on vocal technique, repertoire selection, and performance preparation for students with varying skill levels.
- Organized and coordinated student recitals, masterclasses, and performance opportunities to create a supportive environment for showcasing students' work.
- Encouraged and supported undergraduate students in applied voice through mentorship
- Assisted with administrative tasks including maintenance of student records, lesson scheduling, and course material management.
Education
DMA - Vocal Performance (minor: Ethnomusicology)
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities11.2022
Graduate Performance Diploma - Voice, Minor in Lute
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05-2018
Doctorate (Final Degree in Performance Major in Italy) - Baroque Vocal Chamber Music Performance
National Music Conservatory "G. Verdi"
Milan, Italy09-2015
Master - Opera Performance (5-year Post Diploma)
National Music Conservatory G. Verdi
Milan, Italy06-2014
Post Performer's Degree - Opera Performance
Hamburg City Konservatorium
Hamburg, Germany01-2012
Post Diploma - Opera Performance (3-year Diploma)
Municipal Accademia "G. Donizetti"
Milan, Italy01-2010
MM - Vocal Music
Sookmyung Womens' University
Seoul, Korea08-2006
B.A. - History, with minor in law
Sogang University
Seoul, Korea02-2002
Masterclass teaching experience
- Suwon University, Suwon, Korea 2019
- Sam-Yook University, Seoul, Korea 2004
Languages
- Korean – Native Italian, English-Fluent German-Proficient
- French, Japanese – Conversant
- Chinese – Basic
Cd Recordings
- “Stabat Mater”; Composer: G. Pergolesi, a Debut Album of Ensemble, “The Sopralto”2025 (upcoming)
- “Joys and Sorrows of Women in the Baroque era,” Label: Bongiovanni (IT) 2025 (upcoming)
- “La Sfera Armoniosa”; Composer: Paolo Quagliati; Conductor: Lorenzo Tozzi with Roma Barocca Ensemble. Label: Bongiovanni (Italy), Naxos America (US) 2015
- “In Un Gelo di Luna”; Composer: Massimo Gianfreda 2013
- “Notturno”; Composer: Nino Nicolosi 2013
Fellowship
- University of Minnesota, Duluth, Diversity Predoctoral Fellowship 2022
- Peabody Conservatory, Academic Excellence Scholarship 2016
- Baroque Young Artist Program, Teatro del maggio musicale fiorentino, Florence, Italy 2013
- Goethe-Institute of Seoul, for Prof. Josef Loibl's masterclass 2004
Professional Society Memberships
- American Musicological Society 2022-present
- Society for Ethnomusicology 2022-present
- Society for American Music 2022-present
- National Association of Teachers of Singing 2021-present
- College Music Society 2021-present
- Musicological Society of Korea 2006-present
Political Activities
- Korean American Public Action Committee (KAPAC), Board member 2021-present
- National Unification Advisory Council of Korea, Americas Assembly, Chairperson of Women's Committee and Ethics Committee 2021-23
- National Unification Advisory Council of Korea, Washington DC Chapter, Vice President 2021-23
- National Unification Advisory Council of Korea, Washington DC Chapter, Committee member 2016-23
- National Institute for Unification Education, Washington DC Chapter, Committee member
2020-22
Operatic Performances
- Governess, The Turn of the Screw, University of Minnesota 2021
- Violetta, La Traviata, University of Minnesota 2020
- Pamina, Die Zauberflöte, University of Minnesota 2019
- Serpina, La Serva Padrona, Oaxaca Opera Festival 2018
- Olga, Dargomyzhsky's Rusalka, Russian Opera Workshop at AVA, Philadelphia 2017
- Diana, Giove-in-Diana, La Calisto, Peabody Opera 2016
- Violetta, La Traviata, Milano Opera Academy, 2015
- Gilda, Rigoletto, Milano Opera Academy 2014
- Serpina, La Serva Padrona, Milano Opera Academy 2014
- Adina, L'elisir D'Amore, Milano Opera Academy 2014
- Fairy Queen, Naiade 1, Spring, The Fairy Queen, Teatro Goldoni, Florence, Italy 2013
- Agata, Pergolesi's Flaminio, Teatro Studio, Florence, Italy 2013
- Queen of the Night, Die Zauberflöte, Rome Opera Festival 2011
- Susanna, Le Nozze di Figaro, Theater Brandenburg, Germany 2011
- Lakmé, Lakmé, Theater Brandenburg, Germany 2011
- Violetta, La Traviata, Brandenburg Music Festival 2011
- Giulietta, I Capuleti ed i Montecchi, Brandenburg Music Festival, Germany 2011
- Queen of the Night, Die Zauberflöte, Theater Winterhuder Fährhaus, Hamburg, Germany 2010
- Rosina, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Moldova National Symphony Orchestra, Seoul Arts Center 2008
- Adina, L'Elisir D'Amore, Art Center of ChungJu 2007
- Lucia, Lucia di Lammermoor, Sookmyung Womens' University 2004
- Queen of the Night, Die Zauberflöte, Sookmyung Womens' University 2003
Concerts
- “Joys and Sorrows of Women in the Baroque era,” Seoul Arts Center June 2023
- Nine German Arias by Handel with historical instruments, Dumbarton Museum, DC Mar.2023
- “K-Festival, The Beauty of K-Classic,” Korean Culture Festival sponsored by Ministry of Unification of Korea, Washington DC, USA November 2022
- “Once upon a time,” a Crossover Concert with Sharon Orchestra, Korea 2022
- Baroque Duo Concert for Soprano and Violin, Dumbarton Concert hall, Washington DC 2022
- Jecheon City Orchestra Invitational Concert, Jecheon Art Center, Korea, August 2022
- Night of Korean Art Songs “My Heart,” Harris Theatre at George Mason University 2022
- A Holiday Reggae Music Concert World Music Ensemble, Ultan Recital Hall 2021
- 16th Italian Baroque Music Concert Andromeda Ensemble, Cesano Maderno 2015
- Grand Easter Concert for Festival di Pasqua 2015-ⅡⅧ Edition, Vatican 2015
- Art Song Concert for Milan EXPO 2015 2015
- 11th annual Concert for Festival Musica Antica Tavernola, Tavernola, Italy 2015
- Tour with Roma Barocca Ensemble “La Sfera Armoniosa (1623)” di Paolo Quagliati, Rome, Venice, Florence, Italy, and Republic of San Marino, 2014–2015
- “Omaggio a Richard Strauss,” Strauss No. 67, “Brentano Lieder”, Sala Verdi, Milan 2014
- “Festa della Musica” (Giacomo Carissimi), Lute Ensemble, Sala Puccini, Milan 2014
- Opera Gala Concert “Festa della Musica da Camera” Camaiore, Italy 2014
- Concert “Venite, Videte: Monteverdi Sacro,” Annual Autumn Music Festival, Basilica del Santo, Republic of San Marino 2013
- Bach Cantata “Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen,” BWV 51, Sala Puccini, Milan 2013
- Opera Gala Concert “One Summer Night in Florence,” Teatro Odeon, Florence 2013
- Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, Sala Puccini, Milan 2013
- “Bravo, Your Life! A Night of the Opera Gala,” Seoul Orchestra, YoungSan Art Center2012
“Belcanto e Fiati,” Brandenburger Theater, Germany 2012 - Concert “Vocazione Lirica” Annual Music Festival of Bellagio, Como, Italy 2012
- Concert “A Night of the Opera” Rome Festival Opera and Choir 2011
- Concert, Urbino Summer Early Music Festival, Palazzo Ducale, Urbino, Italy 2011
- Die Zauberflöte in concert, Brandenburg Music Festival “Oper-Oder-Spree,”Germany 2008
- Verdi Requiem, Seoul Art Center, Seoul, Korea 2007
- Handel’s Messiah, Seoul Art Center, Seoul, Korea 2006
- “Brahms’ Art Songs,” International Brahms Society, Seoul and Heide, Germany 2006
- Baroque Music Concert with “Gi-eum” Vocalist Group, Seoul 2004
Solo Recitals
- “Joys and Sorrows of Women,” Seoul Arts Center, Seoul Korea June 2023
- “God’s Love and Plans,” Mindekirken, MN May 2022
- “A Musical Journey of Veronica,” Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall, MN May 2022
“Musical Journey from London to Vienna,” Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall, MN 2020 - “Charity Concert for Medical Support” in the Third World Online Concert, Washington D. C., 2020
- “Legacy of Great Poets in Vocal Arts,” Ultan Recital Hall, MN 2019
- “Time Travel with Veronica,” Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Seoul, Korea 2019
- “Veronica from Italy,” YoungSan Art Theater, Seoul, Korea 2018
- “Season opening recital”: IX Stagione Lirica/Autunno 2018, Teatro Belloni, Milan 2018
- “A Musical Travel in 19th Century Europe,” Leith Symington Griswold Hall, Baltimore 2018
Lecture recitals
- “Handel’s Roman Period,” Sala Verdi, “G. Verdi” Milan National Conservatory, Milan 2015
- “Second Viennese School: Alban Berg,” Sala Verdi, Milan 2014
Duo Concerts
- “19th Stagione Concertistica Caelium,” Pianist G. Leanza, Brindisi, Italy 2013
- “Italian Voice and German Voice,” Pianist G. Leanza, Taranto, Italy 2013
Music Competitions and Auditions
- Finalist, V Edition International Opera Concorso “T.O.S.C.A.” Andora, Italy 2018
- 2nd Prize, XX Edizione del Concorso Internazionale ANEMOS, Rome (no 1st Prize) 2013
- 1st Prize, Leading role as Fairy Queen in the opera “The Fairy Queen”
- Henry Purcell for opera production with Theater of Pisa, Theater of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, and Theater Odeon in Florence, Italy 2013
- 1st Prize, Leading role as Queen of the Night in the opera “The Magic Flute” W. A. Mozart and Adina in the opera “L’Elisir d’Amor,”
G. Donizetti for Rome Festival Opera production in Rome, Italy 2011–2012 - 1st Prize, Leading role as Rosina in the opera “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” G. Rossini and Amina in the opera “La Sonnambula” V. Bellini
for Theater Araldo in Turin, Italy 2010 - Finalist, “Concorso Sipario – Voci Di Donna,” section Sipario-Lirica, Savona 2010
- 1st Prize, Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto for the summer opera festival “Il Giglio e Lirica” in Genova 2010
- 4th Prize, XVII Edizione del Concorso Internazionale ANEMOS, Rome 2010
- Finalist, VII Edition International Opera Concour “Opera Rinata” with Special Prize for the Best Coloratura Soprano in Turin 2009
- 2nd Prize, International Brahms Association Music Competition, Korea 2003
- 1st Prize, National Young Artist Music Competition, Korea 1993
- 2nd Prize, Minister of Education prize, National Student Music Competition, Seoul 1993
Masterclasses
- Boston Early Music Festival (competitive selection) 2017
- Bruce Dickey, Renaissance and 17th Century Ornamentation Practices
- Tenor Aaron Sheehan, Baroque Vocal music, 2017
- Soprano Angela Meade, Philadelphia, USA 2017
- Tenor Stephen Costello, Philadelphia, USA 2017
- Baritone Furio Zanasi (Baroque specialist), Rome, Italy 2015
- Soprano Emma Kirkby (Baroque specialist), Rome, Italy 2014
- Contralto Sara Mingardo (Baroque specialist), Venice, Italy 2013
- Professor Norman Shetler, German art songs; F. Schubert, R. Schumann, A. Berg, and R. Strauss, Vicenza, Italy 2013
- Baritone Marcello Lippi, Florence, Italy 2013
- Guido Salvetti, “G. Verdi” Milan National Conservatory, Songs of R. Strauss (six months) 2012
- Vocal chamber music academy with Professor Guido Salvetti, Perugia, Italy
- Soprano Edda Moser, Milan, Italy 2012
- Soprano Liliana Poli, 20th Modern Vocal Chamber Music, Milan, Italy 2012
- Baritone Professor Michail Lanskoi, Piano Professor Thomas Steinhöfel,German art songs, Milan, Italy 2011
- Tenor Giacomo Aragall, Milan,Italy 2010
- Soprano Professor Stelia Doz, Urbino, Italy 2010
- K. S. Professor Regina Werner, Annual German Art Songs masterclass, Heidelberg, Germany 2008
Other Musical Activity
- Baroque Vocal Duet “The Sopralto” with countertenor Min Sang Kim 2022–present
- Washington Concert Singers, Washington, DC 2020–present
- Christian Classical Singers (CCS), Washington DC 2019–present
- Roma Barocca Ensemble in Rome, Italy 2014–present
Timeline
Music Director
Washington Pilgrim Community Church
08.2023 - Current
Music/Voice Faculty
University of Minnesota, Duluth
08.2022 - 05.2023
Music/Voice Adjunct Faculty Professor
Trinity Washington University
01.2022 - Current
Voice and Piano Instructor
Sheridan School (Private School)
01.2022 - 03.2024
Music Director
The Beloved Companion Church
05.2021 - 06.2022
Voice Instructor
Private Studio in VA
01.2016 - Current
Teaching Assistant
National Music Conservatory G. Verdi of Milan
10.2012 - 06.2013
Assistant Student Opera Director
Hamburger City Konservatorium
09.2010 - 10.2011
TA in Applied Voice
Municipal Accademia 'G. Donizetti' in Milan
10.2007 - 01.2009
Founder and Director
Juilliard Prep School
10.2004 - 12.2007
TA in Musicology and Applied Voice
Sookmyung Womens' University
03.2002 - 02.2003
DMA - Vocal Performance (minor: Ethnomusicology)
University of Minnesota
Graduate Performance Diploma - Voice, Minor in Lute
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Doctorate (Final Degree in Performance Major in Italy) - Baroque Vocal Chamber Music Performance
National Music Conservatory "G. Verdi"
Master - Opera Performance (5-year Post Diploma)
National Music Conservatory G. Verdi
Post Performer's Degree - Opera Performance
Hamburg City Konservatorium
Post Diploma - Opera Performance (3-year Diploma)
Municipal Accademia "G. Donizetti"
MM - Vocal Music
Sookmyung Womens' University
B.A. - History, with minor in law
Sogang University
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