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Irvine Student Wins National Trumpet Competition
Juhan (Tony) Lee became the youngest-ever winner of the U.S. National Trumpet Competition (Junior Division), competing in Houston under Prof. Kim's mentorship.
Irvine Community News & ViewsStudent Achievement · March 2025Three Irvine Musicians Headed to the National Trumpet Competition
Tony Lee, Yuhwan Shin, and Changbyung (Alex) Lee — all students of Prof. Kim — were among just 15 finalists nationwide selected for the 2025 Junior Division finals in Texas.
Irvine Community News & ViewsArtist Profile · Conn-SelmerMatthew Kim — Bach Artist, Conn-Selmer
Recognized as an official Bach artist by Conn-Selmer. Former principal trumpet of the Richardson Symphony (TX) and Oklahoma Civic Orchestra, and alumnus of the Tongyeong International Music Festival Orchestra.
connselmer.comFaculty Profile · Junior Chamber MusicMatthew Kim — Trumpet Instructor, Junior Chamber Music
International soloist and clinician who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Seoul Arts Center, and Sejong Center. Main stage recitalist at the 2021 International Trumpet Guild Conference.
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