About Sarah Kim

Sarah Kim, an accomplished violinist, has built an impressive career over the past two decades, starting her musical journey at the age of five. Her dedication is highlighted by a rigorous performance schedule and numerous prestigious accolades, including first prizes in several renowned string competitions. Sarah's notable achievements include winning the annual Concerto Competition with the National Philharmonic Orchestra for three consecutive years, and being a finalist in the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition. Her exceptional talent has earned her first-place awards at multiple prestigious competitions, such as the International Concerto Competition at the American Fine Arts Festival and the American Protégé International Concerto Competition.

Sarah's musical journey has taken her to esteemed venues such as Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, and the Library of Congress Coolidge Auditorium, among others.

She has also participated in masterclasses with renowned professors and ensembles, further honing her craft. As a previous concertmaster with the Peabody Youth Orchestra and the Peabody Young Artist Orchestra, Sarah has been recognized with the Peabody Preparatory Dean’s Recognition Achievement Award and has received her Advanced Music Certificate in Violin. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Maryland with a full merit scholarship, studying under Dr. James Stern.

Sarah is currently pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Sarah has a wonderful local community with many great friends and lives a simple life. She continues to enjoy playing when she is called on for local and national performances.

Portfolio:

Notable Performances:
- Soloist with the National Philharmonic Orchestra at Strathmore Music Center Hall, Bethesda (2013, 2014, 2015).
- Finalist in the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition (2017, 2018, 2019).
- Orchestral debut at age 12 with the Maryland Columbia Orchestra.
Competition Wins:
- International Concerto Competition at the American Fine Arts Festival, NYC.
- American Protégé International Concerto Competition.
- Londontowne Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition.
- Frederick Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition.
- Columbia Orchestra Young Artist Competition.
- Potter’s Violin String Competition.
- Maryland State Music Teachers Association Violin Competition.
- State Alternate winner of the Music Teacher National Association Competition.
- Peabody Concerto Competition.
Performance Venues:
- Carnegie Weill Recital Hall.
- Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
- The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage.
- Library of Congress Coolidge Auditorium, Washington D.C.
- Instituto Universitario Nacional del Arte, Argentina.
- Colegio Ward, Buenos Aires.
- The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.
- Northwestern University, Chicago.
- Bryant Park, New York.
Masterclasses:
- Participated in masterclasses with:
  - Victor Danchenko
  - Donald Weilerstein
  - Martin Beaver
  - Cyrus Forough
  - James Buswell
  - Richard Wernick
  - Airi Yoshioka
  - Borromeo Quartet
  - Ciompi Quartet
Orchestras and Awards:
- Previous concertmaster with:
  - Peabody Youth Orchestra
  - Peabody Young Artist Orchestra
- Recieved the Peabody Preparatory Dean’s Recognition Achievement Award in violin and piano.
- Received Advanced Music Certificate in Violin from Peabody Preparatory.
- Featured in recitals:
  - Vella Silver Recital
  - Winter and Spring Honors Recitals
  - Signature Recital
  - Intergenerational Elderhostel Program Recital
  - Festival String Orchestra
Educational Background:
- Studied violin since age 5 at Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.
- Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Maryland with full merit scholarship, studying with Dr. James Stern.
Additional Performances:
- Concerts in Northern Virginia, and the Baltimore and Washington D.C. Metro Area.

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