Hye-Young Kim

Hye-Young Kim is an active collaborative pianist and coach affiliated with the Conservatory of Music at Chapman University. Known for her work across diverse repertoire and ensembles, she maintains strong ties with institutions like Pacific Symphony and USC Thornton School of Music.

• Education: Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from USC, tutored by Dr. Alan L. Smith.

Her career spans international performances in South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Austria, Italy, Cuba, and the U.S., with appearances on radio and television. She has collaborated with renowned conductors like Carl St. Clair and contributed to opera productions at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

• Awards:
  • Gwendolyn Koldofsky Scholarship Award (4 consecutive years)

As an adjunct faculty member, Dr. Kim provides instrumental and vocal coaching while continuing her collaborative work with Pacific Symphony.