Shinae Kim is a Korean-American musician renowned for her expressive artistry and versatility as a clarinetist, pianist, and educator. Based in New York, she performs across classical and contemporary genres both as a soloist and ensemble member. Ms. Kim is a member of the New York Wind Orchestra and the experimental group Caught in a Snare, with recent performances including an appearance at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center.
As a proud Silverstein Works Artist, she is celebrated for her distinctive tone and creative voice. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where she studied under Charles Neidich and Ayako Oshima. Throughout her career, Ms. Kim has earned numerous accolades, including the Dorothy and Grosser Woodwind Excellence Award, which she received three times, and the Discimus ut Serviamus Award, a distinction she has won twice. With over 25 years of teaching experience, she has served as the band director at Buckley Country Day School and the music director at Young Nak Presbyterian Church of New York, where she continues to inspire students through both performance and mentorship.
