Hyobi Sim

Hyobi Sim is a Lecturer in the Department of Music and Dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is also the Assistant Principal Viola of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and has been teaching at Macalester College since 2019. Her career spans international performances, collaborations with renowned artists, and leadership roles in orchestras.

• Affiliations: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Macalester College

Sim’s research interests center on viola performance, chamber music, and orchestral collaboration. Her work emphasizes artistic excellence through performances at venues like Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. She actively engages in educational outreach and ensemble leadership.

Notable awards include the Special Prize at the Lionel Tertis Competition and the Grand Prize at the Korea-US International Music Competition. These accolades highlight her contributions to classical music performance.

• Advising: No formal students listed, but contributes to music education through teaching roles.
• Grants: No grants explicitly mentioned.

Sim participates in festivals such as the Seoul Spring Festival and collaborates with institutions like the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Her involvement in ensembles like the Seoul Arts Center Orchestra underscores her commitment to contemporary and classical repertoires.