Seogyeom Kim

Seogyeom Kim (Aiden) is currently attending the University of Michigan as a Cello Performance Major on both music and academic scholarships, with additional offers from schools such as the University of Georgia and Columbus State University.

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Originally from South Korea, Seogyeom began his musical studies after moving to the United States. He has won numerous awards, including First Prize and a $1,000 scholarship from the Atlanta Music Club Scholarship Competition, Second Prize in the Page One Scholarship Award, First Prize and Judges’ Distinction in the American Protégé International Concerto Competition, where he was the only high school student worldwide to receive the honor and perform at Carnegie Hall, First Prize in the World’s Best Musicians Competition, Second Prize (Silver) in the Global Young Musicians Competition, and Honorable Mention in the New Jersey Sinfonietta Korean Young Artists Competition.

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Seogyeom has performed with leading ensembles such as the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program Orchestra, the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles National Festival Symphony Orchestra, where he served as principal cellist, and the GMEA All-State Orchestra, where he was ranked 4th chair among hundreds of cellists in Georgia. He also served as principal cellist of the Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus.

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As a teacher, Seogyeom is passionate about making music education accessible. He has provided affordable All-State preparation for students in Columbus, Georgia, helped a student earn admission into the Fayetteville Youth Philharmonic Orchestra as one of its youngest members while securing a 3rd chair position, and has volunteered to teach at elementary schools, churches, and community programs. He has also shared his music through performances at retirement homes and hospitals.