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SOO BAE (Founder, Director)

Cello (Strings) 

Soo Bae founded AME with the dream that the youth would be empowered to worship God using their talents, and sharing those talents with others.

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MIN PARK

Flute (Winds)

An extraordinaire performer and a passionate teacher, Min Park uses music to heal, empower and inspire. She loves working with the youth and is devoted to raising up the youth so that their musical talents is used to serve God and others.

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HYUNMEE LEE

Piano 

Hyunmee loves to share her experiences with the youth- reflecting on life of worship expressed in performance, education, and general music-making. 

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JISUN KANG

Violin (Strings)

Jisun Kang is recognized internationally as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral musician. Jisun is the associate music director of Love Violin USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to introducing and teaching underprivileged children to learn a musical instrument. 

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KYUNGHUN KIM

Conductor

Kyunghun joins AME with tremendous conducting experience and we are excited to have him aboard! He is a a passionate leader and we are very blessed to have him!

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MINA CHOI

Voice Organ

Mina has devoted her life to bringing up the youth in the Lord.   Through her extended experience in training the youth, each year she brings vibrant energy and shares her passion for Christ through vocal and choir training. 

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JULIE LAWRENCE

Violin (Strings) 

Julie Lawrence has been a dedicated and vital member of the AME faculty for years, and brings her fantastic brand of enthusiasm to coaching and mentoring. Her love for God shows in all she does.

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JASON SUH

Praise Band

Jason Suh is committed to helping the youth discover new ways to share their talents with others. He believes God's love is too great to be kept to ourselves, for His love compels us to not remain silent.

SAMEI LIM

Oboe (Woodwinds)

Samei joins AME with great enthusiasm and passion for God, education, and serving others. She is a consummate musician and we are fortunate to have her join us!

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YOUNG PARK

Piano 

Young Park has been part of AME since its very beginning, and her enduring commitment is the natural extension of her passion to help raise the next generation of musicians.

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JANE LEE

Cello

Born in South Korea, cellist and an entrepreneur, Jane Lee immigrated to the US at the age of ten and began studying cello in New York. From the start of her studies, Ms. Lee won numerous competitions and positions such as the New York Music Competition of YWCA, two- time winner of the Young Artist Chamber Music Competition of the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society and Principal Cello Position of New York Laureate Orchestra. In 2011, she was admitted to the Juilliard School as a student of Timothy Eddy with a merit scholarship in which she received her bachelor degree in music from. She graduated from Manhattan School of Music for a master’s degree and also received her Professional Performance certificate from USC Thornton School of Music. Over the course of her studies, she has worked with legendary cellists such as Philippe Muller, Ralph Kirshbaum, Frans Helmerson, Andrew Shulman, Amit Peled, Paul Katz and Peter Wiley.

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TOM JENNINGS

Piano

Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “highly attuned pianist,” Tom Jennings has worked with artists in a wide array of genres. He has performed as concerto soloist with orchestras, accompanied opera luminaries Ben Heppner and Jerome Hines, cabaret stars Steve Ross and Leslie Uggams, chamber music with New York’s top instrumentalists, and jazz at venues throughout the US and abroad. His latest album, Closing Prayers (Sunday Jazz, Vol. 4) was released in September of 2022. In addition to four other solo releases, Tom has appeared on numerous artist recordings, including those by Lou Marini, DeShannon Higa, Terry Silverlight, Gary Haase, Steve Sacks, Emily Drennan and many others. Tom holds the Doctor of Musical Arts in piano from Manhattan School of Music. He is married to soprano Michelle Jennings and has two grown children.

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