Category: News
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Live Interview: Gloria Lee, Exec. Director of Love in Music
On the occasion of the 2024 Love in Music Annual Concert (in Korean; subtitle available in English) May 15, 2024 Two weeks prior to the upcoming Annual Concert of Love in Music that will be held on 6/1/24 at the Oriental Mission Church’s Main Sanctuary, Love in Music had an opportunity to publicize the annual Read more
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From a 6-Year-Old Beginner to Harvard
Fiki Tosin-Oni (center) with Gloria Lee, Exec. Director of Love in Music, and his mother Deborah, celebrating his journey from student to volunteer and his admission to Harvard University. Read more
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Donation by L.A. Violin Shop
May 2, 2022 Thank you, L.A. Violin Shop!! We sincerely appreciate the continued support of L.A. Violin Shop that has donated valuable instruments in reasonable condition including pre-owned violins and cellos, as well as some musical supplies such as shoulder rests during the past years. With the recent donation of a 1/2 size pre-owned cello Read more
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Donation by Korean American Modeling Association (KAMA)
April 23, 2022 Love in Music deeply appreciates the donation of $1,500 by the Korean American Modeling Association (KAMA), a fund raised from the association’s 2022 Spring Auction in support of Love in Music. (Left: Jenny Cho, President/CEO of KAMA. Right: Gloria Lee, Executive Director of Love in Music) Read more
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The 2021 Open Stewardship Foundation Grant
March 1, 2022 🍀 Open Stewardship Foundation (Open Bank) Initial Award: March 2022 (with continued annual support) Love in Music was so thrilled as it was selected as a recipient of the Open Stewardship Foundation grant in March 2022. Since then, the Foundation has continued to support our mission annually, recognizing our dedication to youth Read more
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Opening Ceremony of Love in Music’s South Bay Branch
August 28, 2021 On August 28, 2021, Love in Music celebrated the grand opening of its South Bay branch at Torrance First Presbyterian Church. The event brought together 41 attendees, including dedicated Korean teaching volunteers, students, and other supporters. The South Bay branch will offer free weekly music lessons every Saturday, providing instruction in violin, Read more
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Love in Music Welcomes New Music Director Professor Kangwon Kim
June 4, 2021 In June 2021, Love in Music appointed Professor Kangwon Kim as the new Music Director. Professor Kim holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is an alumna of Oberlin Conservatory. She currently teaches at Ripon College in Wisconsin, the University of Pennsylvania, and Lawrence Conservatory. Additionally, Read more
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Love in Music Honored with HIPP Award for Community Service
April 20, 2021 Love in Music was awarded the HIPP Award in the Pay It Forward category, honoring its commitment to bridging racial divides through music. Since its founding in May 2007 in Los Angeles, Love in Music has brought together Korean volunteers to teach free music lessons to Black and Hispanic youth. This long-standing Read more
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Love in Music Continues Its Mission Through Online Lessons Amid COVID-19
November 11, 2020 Love in Music has successfully transitioned to online classes with the dedication of young Korean volunteers, ensuring the continuation of its mission despite the pandemic. Executive Director Gloria Lee stated, “Due to COVID-19, we had to pause our free music lessons for over six months starting in March. However, our young Korean Read more
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Love in Music Yard Sale
December 7, 2019 On December 7, 2019, Love in Music Santa Ana branch’s teaching volunteers and their parents held a yard sale at KidWorks from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm. They raised a total of $1,520.45 from the yard sale, and this fund will be used to purchase two Casio brand keyboards for the piano Read more