Sang Yoon Kim

Sang Yoon Kim is an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts, Department of Music, appointed in 2022. As principal clarinet of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, he maintains an active performance career alongside teaching responsibilities.

His research focuses on clarinet performance techniques, chamber music collaboration, and pedagogical methods for musical expression. Kim has given masterclasses at prominent institutions including the Peabody Institute, University of Southern California, Seoul National University, and Korea National University of Arts.

Kim earned his education at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse in Paris (Bachelor and Master) and completed an Artist Diploma at the Colburn Conservatory of Music under Yehuda Gilad. He is recognized as a Buffet Crampon, Vandoren and Silverstein Performing Artist.