Ian Kim (Double Bass)

Ian Kim, age 17, is a senior at Saratoga High School. He has been actively playing the double bass for 8 years and studies under the guidance of Bruce Moyer. Ian is currently the principal bass player of the Saratoga High School Symphony Orchestra and Saratoga Strings. Besides from school, he participates in numerous ensembles and orchestras such as the California Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, KAMSA orchestra, and more, all of which he has also earned the principal position in. As a freshman, Ian was able to achieve the title of principal player for the California All State Symphony High School Orchestra and has won the Saratoga High School Concerto Competition. Additionally, he was able to participate in NYO2 where he also earned the principal position and has also received numerous masterclasses and lessons from people including Minje Sung, Mikyung Sung, Kristen Bruya, and Timothy Pitts. In his free time, Ian enjoys watching movies and playing volleyball with his friends.