Dr. Minji Kim has been the Music Director of the Newburyport Choral Society commencing with the 2023-2024 program year.  

Dr. Kim holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Choral Conducting from the University of Maryland, a Master of Music (MM) in Choral Conducting from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Composition from Yeungnam University in South Korea. She has held conducting master classes and has participated in conducting competitions in the United States and around the world.

Dr. Kim also currently serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choirs at Gordon College in Wenham, MA.

Dr. Kim brings not only conducting expertise and exciting music programming capabilities, but also a wonderful spirit of enthusiasm and positive energy. Citing her belief that “community singing is the core of choral arts,” Dr. Kim has a vision for the long-term growth of the organization.

“I have a deep passion for bringing infectious joy of music-making to the community” says Dr. Kim. “I envision NCS bridging people together within and beyond the community through thoughtful performances and collaborations with local artists.”
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Dr. Kim continues our NCS tradition of singing, learning, and laughing together, while striving for excellence in performance.  

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