Commemorated by Love in Music Volunteer Ensemble
Korean Town in Los Angeles (on Wilshire Blvd. and Vermont Ave)
April 28, 2014
Love in Music Volunteer Ensemble, led by Daniel Yoonjae Park, with a special performance at a memorial concert that was held in Los Angeles’ Koreatown on April 26, 2014, to honor the victims (over 300 high school students) of the Se-wol Ferry Disaster, which sank off the coast of Jindo. The event, named “Hope 4 Seoul Miracles,” gathered 200 participants, including Koreans and people of non-Korean communities.
The commemoration included a candlelight prayer, Love in Music’s small tribute concert under the direction of Yoon Jae Park, and a Salpuri (traditional Korean dance) performance.
Love in Music’s board of directors, Daniel S. H. Lee and Heidi Koh, presided this community event.
This video captures a commemorative music concert held in Koreatown, Los Angeles on April 26th, organized to mourn the victims of the Sewol Ferry tragedy and offer support to the grieving families, and Love in Music was instrumental in making this event possible with a special rendition performed by its high school volunteers who provide free music lessons to underserved children every Saturday for 2 hours as a way of giving back to the community.
Key highlights and segments include:
Opening Remarks: Speakers express deep sorrow, anger, and a sense of responsibility regarding the tragedy, explaining the spontaneous nature of the gathering (0:10-4:00).
Purpose of the Gathering: The event was organized by volunteers to honor the victims, express solidarity with the families, and pray for the safe return of those who were still missing at the time (1:00-3:38).
Musical Performances:
— A deeply emotional tribute performance reflecting on the sorrow of the event (5:20-7:00).
— A traditional cultural performance aimed at healing and peace (8:35-11:58).
— A performance by a high school student orchestra, consisting of about 50 students who perform in the LA and Orange County areas (12:00-12:50).
— Commemorative Songs: The concert features moving renditions of “A Thousand Winds” (known in Korea as “천개의 바람이 되어”), a song dedicated to the memory of the victims, providing a space for collective grieving and reflection (21:59-30:26).
