Youth Orchestra
Ian Kim
Ian Kim is a Junior at Edwardsville High School and is looking forward to his third season as a member of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra’s viola section. He currently studies with Chris Tantillo of the SLSO.
Before switching to the viola at the age of seven, Kim began his musical studies on the violin. In addition, he also enjoys studying the piano at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Keyboard Program. Kim has received top marks since sixth grade at the Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Competitions, participated in the past three annual Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) Festivals in the junior orchestra, participated in last fall’s ILMEA District Festival in the senior orchestra as principal violist, and has participated in the ILMEA All-State Honors Orchestra.
At school, Kim is a part of the Edwardsville High School Drama Club, including taking a supporting role for their fall production of Holes.
Kim would like to extend great thanks to his current viola teacher, Chris Tantillo and piano teacher Huei Li Chin for their guidance and support in his musical career so far. Kim would also like to express his gratitude to his former viola teacher Beth Guterman-Chu and high school orchestra director Victoria Voumard. Kim is also very grateful for the continuous support of his parents and older sister.
