New York Youth Symphony
Jia Kim has an extensive background in music education and performance, holding faculty positions at The New School, The Perlman Music Program, New York Youth Symphony, and The Juilliard School. Additionally, Jia has been a faculty member at The Brearley School teaching private cello lessons. Jia also served as the Artistic Director at SPRUCE PEAK ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION INC. Jia holds a Master in Music from The Juilliard School and a degree in Music Performance- Cello.
New York Youth Symphony
The New York Youth Symphony is one of the most awarded youth programs of its kind in the nation, including the 2022 Grammy award for Best Orchestral Performance. It is recognized for its innovative, educational programs for talented young musicians. Founded in 1963 as an orchestra to showcase the metropolitan area’s most gifted musicians ages 10-22, its activities have since grown to encompass programs in chamber music, conducting, composition, jazz, musical theater songwriting and our newest orchestra, Crescendo with performances at world class venues including Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Through its commissioning program, The Jon Deak First Music Program, the NYYS has commissioned over 170 works from young composers since 1984.