Phoenix Park-Kim, D.M.A.; M.M.

Pianist Phoenix Park-Kim has given recitals throughout the United States, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Russia, and has performed in various music festivals such as the Aspen Summer Music Festival, Piano Texas, and the Summer Music in Siena. 

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Phoenix graduated from Yonsei University (B.A. & B.M.) in Seoul, then completed her graduate work at Miami University (M.M.) and at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, Conservatory of Music (D.M.A.) under the tutelage of Dr. Robert Weirich and served as his teaching assistant. She has won prizes at numerous competitions, including the Miami University, Jefferson City, Kansas City Philharmonia Concerto Competition, and was a finalist at the Liszt-Garrison International Piano Competition and the American Prize Ernst Bacon Award.  She appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras performing piano concertos by Bach, Mozart, Hummel, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and, most recently, Florence Price.

She is dedicated to providing more exposure to music by African-American composers. In this endeavor, she was awarded the Lilly research grant and also received special congressional recognition.  An avid chamber musician, Phoenix regularly performs with Soprani Compagni and Duo Dolce. She has been heard on public radio in the U.S. and beyond, and her recordings are available globally on all digital platforms.  

As a dynamic teacher and artist, she is in high demand for masterclasses, adjudications, and presentations. Her students have achieved top honors in regional and national competitions. She currently serves as Professor of Piano at Indiana Wesleyan University and Artistic Director of the Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition.

AWARDS 

• 2015 Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Networking Grant recipient  
• 2015 Lilly Endowment Experiential Learning Grant 
• 2014 Certificate of Congressional Commendation by Congress Woman Janice Hahn  
• 2014  Certificate of Recognition from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (for performance of works by Korean and American composers)  
• 2014  IWU Hinds Research Fellowship Award 
• 2013  Special Congressional Recognition by Congress Woman Karen Bass  
• 2012  IWU Outstanding Scholarship Award 
• 2011  Liszt-Garrison International Piano Competition Finalist (Honorable Mention) 
• 2011  Lilly Faculty Scholarship Award 
• 2009  IWU President Meritorious Award 
• 2008 College Music Society Community Engagement Seed Grant Award   

ACHIEVEMENTS 

• Soloist with Korean Philharmonic Symphony, Fishers Chamber Orchestra, Jefferson City, Marion Philharmonic, Kansas City Philharmonia, UMKC, & Miami University Orchestra 
• Four CDs available on CdBaby.com 
• Live performance and recording aired on public radio in IN, VA, CA, Oh, MI, IL, NJ, & Canada 
• Presentations and Lecture Recitals at numerous national and international conferences such as College Music Society, National Opera Association, & American Educational Research Association