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Minhwa Kim serves as Adjunct Faculty for Violin and Viola at Mount Saint Joseph University within the Creative Arts school, holding a D.M.A. and M.M. from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music under Dr. Piotr Milewski and Professor Kurt Sassmannshaus.
Her academic credentials include:
- D.M.A. in Violin Performance, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
- M.M. in Violin Performance, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Dr. Kim's professional focus integrates advanced string performance with innovative pedagogy. Her expertise spans violin/viola technique, curriculum development for string methods, and chamber music coaching. She emphasizes bridging performance excellence with accessible music education through community-focused initiatives like her K-12 string festival program.
Her distinguished accolades encompass:
- Starling Scholarship at CCM
- Ewha Womans University Scholarship Competition victory
- Ewha Womans University Concerto Competition victory
- Multiple top prizes in Korean national competitions
As an educator, Dr. Kim cultivates exceptional student outcomes through personalized mentorship:
- Students securing major performance scholarships
- Concerto competition winners across regional circuits
- Graduates employed as orchestra directors and private instructors
She founded the Ammigus String Quartet and performs with professional orchestras while directing Mount Saint Joseph University's string festival—demonstrating her commitment to developing musicians at all proficiency levels through performance-based learning.
