Dr. Michael Kim

Biography

Michael Kim is the Dean of the Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. He has a distinguished career as an academic administrator and professor, along with being a concert artist. Previously, he served as the Director of the School of Music at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and has been Dean of Music and Vice President for External Relations at Brandon University, where he advanced the School of Music and its fundraising programs. Kim has held the position of Chair of the Keyboard Department and has been a faculty associate president at Lawrence University. A veteran concert artist, he has performed with numerous orchestras throughout North America and internationally, working under distinguished conductors and collaborating with celebrated musicians. His extensive touring as a solo recitalist has included performances across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Juilliard School and has been recognized in various international competitions. Throughout his career, Michael has recorded critically acclaimed works for several labels, contributing to the classical music scene significantly.

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