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[Photos] KIMEA middle school honor band: budding music virtuosos showcase their chops in Seoul

Kelly Park, Writer
March 20, 2025
Maria Park
The DIS Honor Band wraps up the festival on a high note, celebrating a day of music and dedication. Though exhausted, they leave with valuable memories and a deepened passion for their instruments.

Fourteen schools across the nation gathered for the Korean International Music Educators Association (KIMEA) festival held at Korea International School Pangyo (KISP) on March 11. The Honor Band Festival, the gathering ground for talented musicians, required auditions for three bands: blue, red, and gold — in ascending order of difficulty. 

Up early at dawn, the DIS musicians traveled to the home of the KIS Phoenixes. By 10 am, the crew unloaded and prepped for a music-filled day. Each band then split into their designated groups under the lead of band directors from different schools. Long hours of practice culminated in a performance at three p.m. As the final notes echoed through the performing arts center (PAC), the students left with lasting memories.  

 

Seventh grader Isabel Bae keeps a firm embouchure for a sonorous tone, effortlessly filling the auditorium with rich notes. She anchors the ensemble with the tuba’s heavy bass. Photo by Maria Park.
Maria Park
Seventh grader Isabel Bae keeps a firm embouchure for a sonorous tone, effortlessly filling the auditorium with rich notes. She anchors the ensemble with the tuba’s heavy bass.
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Kelly Park, Writer
Eighth-grader Kelly Park ventures into the newsroom as a writer with various passions – new music, Formula 1 racing, and winter sports. As a fan of many genres that range from R&B to alternative, she favors artists like Frank Ocean, Billie Eilish, and Conan Gray. After five-plus years of F1 fandom alongside the guidance of her father, Kelly claims the top spot as a rabid McLaren Team supporter. She’s keen to deliver her takes on the hottest tracks in the music industry and dish out the juiciest Formula 1 gossip. 
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Maria Park, a new photographer for the Jets Flyover, aspires to bring fresh perspectives to daily  moments. Outside of photography, she grew a fervor in crocheting. You’ll often find her designing crochet patterns or crafting pieces with her favorite indie bands blasting in her headphones. 
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