Gwangju Seo-gu Appoints Conductor Kim Seongjin to Women's Choir

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kim Ikang) appointed conductor Kim Sungjin as the new conductor to lead the Seo-gu Women's Choir for the next two years on the 31st.

Seo-gu announced on the same day that after announcing for a capable conductor, Kim Sungjin was finally selected as the conductor among a total of 10 applicants.

Seogu appointed conductor Kim Seong-jin as the new conductor to lead the Seogu Women's Choir for two years.
[Photo by Seogu]

Conductor Kim Sungjin, who earned a bachelor's degree in vocal music from Jeonju University and a master's degree in choir conducting from Gwangju University Graduate School, has been active as a music coach for Honam Opera Company since 2012, conductor of Gurye-gun Choir since 2013, and conductor of Awesome Orchestra & Choir since 2016.

Seo-gu Mayor Kim Ikang said, "I hope the choir will take a leap forward in a new atmosphere," and added, "We will spare no support so that Seo-gu Women's Choir can become a more prosperous cultural and artistic city through its beautiful melodies."

Conductor Kim Sungjin expressed, "I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the talented Seo-gu Women's Choir," and said, "I will do my best to raise Seo-gu's cultural status through various performances including regular concerts."

Meanwhile, the Seo-gu Women's Choir was founded in July 1999, with the deputy mayor as the head and 39 members active, and successfully held its 19th regular concert last year under the theme "If I Miss You, Just As I Miss You."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dongho baekok@asiae.co.kr

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