Eunji Sophia Oh

EDUCATION

M.M. Violin Performance Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 

B.M. Violin Performance Kazakh National University of Arts (Казахский национальный университет искусств)

TEACHING

Violin & Viola

BIOGRAPHY

Eunji Oh frequently appears on the stage as an active soloist, collaborate chamber and orchestra musician. She was born in South Korea but was educated and explored her musical career in the Central Asia, Europe, Southeast Asia, and USA from early age where she won numerous music competitions and received prestigious awards. While she has a wide performing experience internationally, she enjoys teaching students from beginner to highly advanced levels and inspiring her students become well-rounded musicians. She holds master's and bachelor’s degrees in violin performance from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as well as Kazakh National University of Arts, where she has been mentored by Kurt Sprenger, Askar Dyusenov, Alma Abatova, Ernis Asanaliev, and Kazbek Bekmuratov. 

JOSH CLARK

Education:

Rhett played the French horn at Tarleton State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2003. After many years of working in finance, while playing and writing music on the side, Rhett returned to college to study music formally as an adult. He earned an AA in Music from Tarrant County College in 2018 and earned a Bachelor of Music in Composition from The University of Texas at Arlington in 2022, with magna cum laude honors.

Performance Experience:

Rhett has played guitar for over 25 years, and has played cello, violin and piano for 10 years. He has recorded several EP albums and received radio play in Texas and the United Kingdom. He has gigged all over Texas. With one band or another, he has opened for many Texas country acts including Pat Green, Jason Boland and Jack Ingram. Rhett has performed on piano as well; he was the Director of Music for St. Michael's Church for over four years. In addition, Rhett played cello in the UTA Symphony Orchestra, after learning as an adult.

Teaching Experience:

Rhett has been teaching guitar privately since 2018 and has taught piano and violin to adults and children since 2019. After graduating from UTA, he became a Private Cello Instructor for Keller ISD in January of 2023, and also worked as a String Sectional Coach for Keller schools.  He is the music teacher at Gracewood Academy, where he instructs music and guitar to junior high and high school students. He also teaches cello, violin, and piano at Music & Arts in Hurst, Texas.

Rhett studied music education as well as composition at UTA, in order to learn how to teach music. It should be noted that by learning cello, violin and piano as an adult, Rhett is great at solving problems faced by beginners on these challenging instruments.

Teaching Philosophy:

“I believe that anyone can learn how to play music that they are passionate about. I believe that learning fundamentals and proper practice techniques are very important, and that they can be fun to learn. Through music, children can learn the value of a job well done, and with music, anyone can learn to express themselves in the most incredible way”.

Kimberly Hanks

EDUCATION:

Kimberly Hanks is a professional cellist and dedicated educator with a rich background in both orchestral performance and chamber music. She holds a Master of Arts in Cello Performance from the University of Iowa (2023), where she studied under Anthony Arnone and served as the principal cellist of the University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra.

During her graduate studies, she was a finalist in the Concerto and Aria Competition and a winner of the Lab Orchestra Concerto Competition. Previously, Kimberly earned her Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance, Cum Laude, from Utah State University (2018), where she studied with Anne Francis-Bayless and held the role of principal cellist with the USU Symphony Orchestra. Her musical talents were recognized early on, having been a two-time finalist in the Concerto Competition at USU.

CAREER:

Throughout her career, Kimberly has built an impressive portfolio of orchestral experience, including current work playing with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (2023–present). She also held a chair with the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra and played in the orchestra for five years. Kimberly performed as the basso continuo player in productions such as Dido and Aeneas under the direction of the talented Nicholas Kraemer. As a passionate chamber musician, Kimberly was an active member of the Arancia Piano Quartet from 2021–2023 and participated in the University of Iowa's Chamber Residency Tour. She has worked under the instruction of renowned quartets such as the J.A.C.K., Dalí, Harlem, Brentano, Jupiter, and Castalian Quartets, refining her artistry and fostering collaborative skills. In addition to her performance career,

CAREER:

Kimberly is an experienced and passionate educator. She has taught private cello lessons since 2012 and served as a sectional coach for the Quad City Symphony Youth Orchestra (2023–present). Her teaching experience extends to roles as adjunct cello faculty at Utah State University and as an Orchestra Instructor with the Mountain West String Academy. She is also a certified Suzuki instructor (Book 1) under David Evenchick.Throughout her career, Kimberly has sought inspiration from master teachers, participating in masterclasses with cellists such as Amit Peled, Tim Gill, Guy Johnston, and Jesus Morales. This continuous dedication to learning and growth keeps her artistry fresh and vibrant, both in her own performance and in her work with students.