Overview
Piano
Dr. Warren Kim is assistant teaching professor of piano at Wichita State University. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance with a minor in piano pedagogy, reflecting his deep passion and dedication to the art of music.
At the core of Dr. Kim’s professional career is his commitment to excellence in teaching. He teaches applied piano, piano literature, collaborative piano and piano repertoire courses. With extensive experience, he has served as an adjudicator for numerous national and international competitions and festivals, including the International Piano Performance Examinations Committee in Taiwan, the Kansas State High School Activities Association, the Manhattan Area Music Teachers Association, the Wichita Metropolitan Music Teachers Association, Music Progressions and various high school scholarship auditions.
Beyond teaching, Dr. Kim is an active performer and collaborator. He has been invited multiple times as a guest artist at the Brass Institute of America and has performed with faculty from the University of North Texas, Arizona State University, Carnegie Mellon University, Baylor University, Oklahoma State University and other institutions. His performances have been featured on broadcast platforms such as KWCH. As a soloist, he has performed Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the WSU Symphony Orchestra and has accompanied numerous opera productions. His chamber ensemble has also won prestigious competitions, including the Wolff-Bing Chamber Competition and the state-level MTNA Competition.
Dr. Kim’s artistry has earned him residencies and invitations as artist-in-residence at the RSO Aria Institute and the Miami Music Festival. His performances span North America and East Asia.
In addition, Dr. Kim has served as a church music director for more than a decade, organizing community fundraising concerts and earning the President’s Volunteer Service Award, signed by former President George W. Bush.
Bachelor of Music in piano performance - Wichita State University
Master of Music in piano performance - Southern Methodist University
Performance Diploma in piano performance - Southern Methodist University
Doctor of Musical Arts in piano perf. & piano ped. (minor) - U. of North Texas