Trumpet Player & Educator
Matthew
Kim
Performer · Educator · Adjudicator
A distinguished trumpet artist with an international career spanning Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and prestigious stages across Asia and Southeast Asia. Trained at the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University and Seoul National University, Matthew Kim brings virtuosic artistry and a commitment to musical education to every engagement.
Academic Formation
Peabody Conservatory · Johns Hopkins University
Graduate Performance Diploma
Baltimore, MD, USA
Seoul National University, College of Music
Bachelor of Music — Trumpet Performance
Seoul, Korea
Seoul Arts High School
Pre-College Arts Education
Seoul, Korea
Yewon School
Foundational Arts Training
Seoul, Korea
Academic Appointments
Visiting Professor & Artist-in-Residence
Pacific States University · California, USA
2023 — Present
Trumpet Faculty
Junior Chamber Music · California, USA
2022 — Present
Adjunct Professor & Artist-in-Residence
Hope International University · California, USA
2019 — 2020
Trumpet Instructor & Guest Artist
Manhattan Art Center · Kansas, USA
2016 — 2018
Principal Trumpet
Richardson Symphony Orchestra · Texas, USA
2013 — 2015
Principal Trumpet
Oklahoma Civic Orchestra · Oklahoma, USA
2015 — 2017
Awards & Recognition
National Trumpet Competition (USA) — Appointed Jury Member
2026Congressional Recognition — U.S. Representative Dave Min
2026Larry Agran Mayor's Award — Outstanding Leadership in Arts, Irvine CA
2025National Trumpet Competition (USA) — Appointed Jury Member
2024Ron Kim, New York State Assembly — Arts Award
2022International Trumpet Guild 45th Conference — Invited Guest Artist & Performer
2021U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY) — Music Award
2021Global Music Awards (USA) — Silver Medal & Outstanding Musician Award
2018KSHSAA Kansas State & Regional Music Competitions — Jury Member
2019Music Association of Korea Competition — 1st Prize, Trumpet Division
2006Invited Performances
Carnegie Hall
Solo Recital
New York, USA
Lincoln Center
Guest Performance
New York, USA
Eisemann Center
Recital & Chamber Music Concert
Richardson, TX, USA
Seoul Arts Center
Solo Recital & Brass Quintets
Seoul, Korea
Kumho Art Hall
Trumpet Recital
Seoul, Korea
Saint Andrew's Junior College
International Guest Artist — Recital & Masterclass
Singapore
Chinese Girls' School
Guest Artist — Recital & Masterclass
Singapore
Songkhla Rajabhat University
Summer Brass Workshop — Recital & Masterclass
Thailand
Chonnam National University
Guest Artist — Recital & Masterclass
Korea
Artist
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