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AeRee Kim is an Adjunct Professor of Piano at Long Island University, specifically within the School of Performing Arts at LIU Post, where she has been a faculty member since 1991. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, a Master of Music from The Juilliard School, and both a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, where she studied on a full scholarship under Ruth Slenczynska.
- B.M., M.M., Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
- M.M., Juilliard School of Music
- D.M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook
Dr. Kim is a distinguished concert pianist with an international performance career spanning decades. Her research and professional interests center on piano performance, chamber music, and classical music interpretation. She has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the Seoul Philharmonic and the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, and in chamber ensembles at venues including Merkin Concert Hall and the Oyster Bay Beethoven Festival. Her performances reflect deep engagement with both solo and collaborative repertoire.
Although no traditional research articles are listed, her artistic output includes performances and recordings that demonstrate sustained scholarly and creative activity in music, particularly in the interpretation of works by Bach and contemporary composers like Robert Baksa. Her recording of J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations (2010) and performances of modern chamber works reflect a broad artistic range.
Dr. Kim has received several prestigious honors in her early career:
- American Music Scholarship Association Competition (1973)
- Music Teachers National Association Competition (1972)
- Rosanna M. Enlow Young Artist Competition (1975)
- St. Louis Artist Presentation Award (1976), which led to her acclaimed debut recital
She has also served as an adjudicator at the NY Music Competition (YWCA of Queens) from 2010 to 2017 and has presented numerous faculty solo recitals at LIU Post. While there is no mention of graduate students or research grants, her long-standing role as a performer-educator highlights her dual commitment to artistic excellence and music pedagogy. Dr. Kim maintains an active presence in the music community through performances, masterclasses, and academic affiliation.
She has no known lab or research team, but has performed with notable ensembles such as the Atlantic Sinfonietta and the Virtuosi Woodwind Quintet, contributing to collaborative music initiatives.
