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Konnect Magazine Interviews Philadelphia Orchestra Concert Master David Kim

August 3, 2011 By

(By Moses Yoon and David Kim) Konnect Magazine had the privilege of interviewing Philadelphia Orchestra concert master David Kim. He is an incredible violinist and a product of Philadelphia. To view his wonderful talents, please view the embedded video!

Q: At what point in your early life did you realize that you were going to make music your career?
I started playing the violin when I was 3 years old.  But I really made my decision to make violin my life when I was 8.  That’s when I began studies with the teacher whom I would end up staying with through and beyond graduate school – Dorothy DeLay. “Miss DeLay” produced some of the greatest violinists of our lifetime including Midori, Gil Shaham, and Sarah Chang.

Q: How many hours a day are you practicing your violin?
Most days, I have at least 2.5 hours of rehearsal with my orchestra, not to mention an evening concert.  On top of that, I may do another 1 to 2 hours.  In terms of non-orchestral practice, it is very erratic.  If I have a big solo appearance to prepare for or a large symphony to learn, I can practice up to 4 hours or so.  But if I am on vacation, I can go a few days without touching the instrument.
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Saving Thomas Music Video – “Symphony” – Check ‘em Out at JAMA 2011

July 6, 2011 By

Photo by Jaeson Han

Take a quick view of Saving Thomas’ new music video – “Symphony”. I’m lovin’ it. Share it with your friends!

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Ponder this: How come Koreans don’t have White or Black Friends?

July 5, 2011 By

(By Moses Yoon) If you read the title, you may or may not agree with this blanket statement. However, there may be some truth to this question that I’m introducing here. This question was in my mind after reading Pastor Tim Haah’s feature in November 2010. He asked the question of why Korean Americans have a difficult time achieving upper management positions in Corporate America. His reasoning was that Korean Americans may be having a challenging time inter-relating with non-Korean people from a cultural and professional perspective [Read more...]

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Why do People Bring their Smartphone into the Bathroom?

July 5, 2011 By

(By Moses Yoon) The bathroom is a place of sanctuary. A place where nobody can talk to you, where silence is golden, where children can’t find you, where the spouse can’t ask you to clean the house and where you can get a moment of rest from the chaos of the entire world. The bathroom is your hiding place, an area where no one can bother you.

I love going to the bathroom at work. When I’m stressed, people are asking and demanding me to deliver this and that, the phone is ringing of the hook, and emails are piercing my eyes, I head to the bathroom where I am alone. Nobody will find me. Nobody can. [Read more...]

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Get to Know Dr. Michael Oh: JAMA 2011 Philadelphia General Speaker

July 4, 2011 By

(A question and answer session was held with Dr. Michael Oh, one of a group of general session speakers who will present at the 2011 JAMA Conference in Philadelphia, PA in July)

Q: What is your full name, church name (organization name), and location of where you currently reside?

Michael Young Suk Oh
President CBI Japan
Nagoya, JAPAN

Q: What topic will you be speaking about during the JAMA conference?

Come be a Nobody for Christ [Read more...]

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Article on Dr. John Kim from KoreAm Magazine – President and Founder JAMA

July 4, 2011 By

You may have heard of the well known JAMA conference, especially since this event is being held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philly on July 6 to 9. One of the JAMA coordinators shared an article with Konnect Magazine about Dr. John Kim, the president and founder of JAMA. He was featured on a Korean American publication called KoreAm Magazine.

For more information on Dr. John Kim, read about his vision, passions, and the purpose of JAMA.

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Saving Thomas Performance at the JAMA Conference July 9

July 4, 2011 By

Photo by Jaeson Han

(By Moses Yoon and Saving Thomas)

(Philadelphia’s own Saving Thomas will be performing at the JAMA conference on July 9th. Come out and support them! Below, you can read some of their expectations of this conference. Get to know them a little, and don’t forget to purchase their CD at the conference. See you all there!)

Q: What are the names of each group member and what does he play?

Our team consists of 5 members: Dave Bak (vox, acoustic guitar), Walton Lee (djembe), Bernard Chae (bass, electric guitar), Joe Song (keys, bass), Sam Kim (drums).

Q: How did you get the gig to play at the JAMA conference?

We owe our biggest thanks to all our friends and supporters, but particularly we want to thank Danny Kwon Mksn and his wonderful wife Monica for really taking it upon their shoulders to have us play at JAMA. They have been one of the strongest supporters of our ministry, and we have been fortunate enough to grow a strong bond with them over the past few years. They are truly godly and amazing people who point their lives to Christ. [Read more...]

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Paul Edward Kim’s Expectations of the 2011 JAMA Conference – July 6-9

June 20, 2011 By

(A Q & A session was held with Paul Edward Kim, a member of the executive leadership team from Washington D.C. who shares with us some thoughts and expectations of this year’s JAMA 2011 Conference held on July 6-9 in Philadelphia, PA)

Q: What is your full name, church name (organization name), and location of where you currently reside?

Paul Edward Kim, Member, Executive Leadership Team, JAMA, Washington, D.C.

Q: What is your primary role and responsibility for the JAMA conference?

Part of the Executive Leadership Team which is tasked to organize and plan the JAMA’s national conference, known as “New Awakening.”  I am also the track coordinator for the national conference’s “Family Track” which is track seeking to bring the Gospel into the “issues” that our Christians families face today (including marriage reconciliation, intergenerational conflict and misunderstanding, honoring/forgiving one’s parents, idolatry in our child-rearing, and complacency and comfort). [Read more...]

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