SUMMER SONGS: AN OUTDOOR CONCERT

A Korean-born Australian-American violinist Dr. Ji Hyun Kim is a sought-after soloist, chamber musician, educator, and music director. Ji Hyun received a Bachelor of Music Performance from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Australia, and completed her Master’s and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees at Michigan State University, with cognate studies in Viola Performance, Music Therapy, and Contemporary Art Music.

Sarah Patterson is a violinist and teacher based in Lansing, Michigan. Having discovered a passion for education, Sarah’s teaching career has included everything from early childhood music classes and private lessons to orchestra sectionals and coordinating a violin outreach program in schools. Sarah received her bachelor of music degree in violin performance from Washburn University and a master’s degree in violin performance from Michigan State University.

Lauren Hansen is a violinist and violist based in Lansing, Michigan. She is a long-standing member of the Lansing and Jackson Symphony Orchestras and past chair of the LSO’s Artistic Advisory Committee. As a freelance musician, Lauren has performed with various acts from Mannheim Steamroller and touring Broadway productions to Johnny Mathis and Lil’ Darlins Vaudeville. She can be heard on the soundtrack to the documentary Hmong Memory at the Crossroads.

Jinhyun Kim is a cellist from South Korea known for her dynamic performances and versatility. She is a member of Jackson Symphony Orchestra, and also serves as the Principal Cellist of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Principal Cellist of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, she performs as a substitute musician with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Detroit Opera. A dedicated advocate for contemporary music, she is a core member of ConTempus Initiative, a new music ensemble based in mid-Michigan.