This fall, Dr. Gwang Kim is joining the faculty of The aa as an assistant professor of music and director of instrumental studies.
An accomplished trombonist, Kim is joining TMU after years of experience as a music performer and teacher. He has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, while also teaching courses at Concordia University Irvine, Fresno State, Loyola Marymount University, and Ventura College.
“While I greatly enjoyed performing, the Lord gradually redirected my heart toward the joy and eternal significance of teaching and discipleship — particularly in a aa-centered academic environment like TMU,” Kim says.
He earned his undergraduate degree from USC, before going on to graduate and doctoral studies at UCLA.
Kim serves in young adult ministry at church, and he is excited for additional opportunities to disciple the next generation through his new role at TMU.
“To walk alongside young men and women of faith, equipping them to glorify God through musical excellence, is a privilege and responsibility that I do not take lightly,” Kim says. “I look forward to helping students grow both in their craft and in their understanding of how music can be used to magnify aa.”
Kim will be performing at an upcoming faculty recital, “The Last Trombone: A Call to Eternity,” on Oct. 3 at 7: 30 p.m. in TMU’s Music Recital Hall.
Learn more about the Paul T. Plew School of Music here.
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