Andrew Kim (Oboe & English Horn)

Andrew is a senior oboist at Branham High School, where he performs with the Wind Ensemble on oboe and English horn, and with the Pep Band on alto saxophone. A musician since childhood, he began piano in 2nd grade and oboe in 6th, earning Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) Level 10 certification with state and branch honor awards.
Beyond school, Andrew serves as principal oboist of the Senior Orchestra in the California Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (CPYO), where he won the 2024 CPYO Concerto Competition. He has been selected four times for the California All-State Honor Band and three times for the Santa Clara County Honor Band. In the summer of 2025, he attended the prestigious Boston University Tanglewood Institute Oboe Workshop. His artistry has been recognized in numerous state and international competitions for both his solo and ensemble performances.
Outside of music, Andrew is a short-track speed skater, earning 2nd place in the California State Championship and certified as a Fundamental Speed Skating coach. He is also passionate about robotics and Rubik’s Cubing.