Boston Academy of Korean Traditional Arts
보스턴 한국전통예술원
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Boston Academy of Korean Traditional Arts
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The Boston Academy of Korean Traditional Arts (BAKTA) was conceived by people at the Korean Cultural Society of Boston (KCSB), who deeply respect and love music, arts, and culture. The mission of BAKTA is to revive, reshape, and renew Korean traditional music and arts through education that corresponds with various forms of modern music and artistry around the world. Our programs provide private and group lessons (Korean traditional instruments and dance) for young and adult students (5 years of age and older), primarily on Sunday afternoon at SCBC (Somerville Community Baptist Church) located at 31 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02144. The curriculum is based on a 10-week program, consisting of nine regular classes and a performance presentation. Some special workshops and activities will be provided between semesters. *We are grateful that our vision has come to life under the umbrella of KCSB and in partnership with generous organizations in the community (e.g., Somerville Community Baptist Church, The Boston Foundation, Mass Cultural Council, and International Gugak Jazz Institute). |
- Program Details
Fall 2022 Schedule
10 Sundays between October and December (time slots available from 2:00pm)
Regular Classes: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Performance Presentation: 12/18
(*No classes on 10/30 & 11/27)
(*Weekly morning classes for adult students – TBD after registration)
Class types:
– Private lesson
45min $60 ($600 per semester)
60min $80 ($800 per semester)
– Group lesson
Instruments (minimum 3, maximum 5)
60min $30 ($300 per semester)
Semi-Private (2 people)
60min $45 ($450 per semester)
Dance (minimum 3, maximum 15)
60min $30 ($300 per semester)
80min $40 ($400 per semester)
Classes provided this semester:
Gayageum (Korean zither)
Ajaeng (Korean bowed zither)
Haegeum (Two stringed vertical fiddle)
Traditional Dance
*Korean percussion classes will be offered next semester.
*Instruments and dance costumes will be available for purchase or rental at the Academy.
Rental –
Gayageum, Ajaeng: $50 for a semester & $100 refundable deposit for a new student
Haegeum: $30 for a semester & $60 refundable deposit for a new student
Purchase – Details to be discussed after registration
Location: Somerville Community Baptist Church (31 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02114)
Registration period:
August 1, 2022 - September 25, 2022
$25 non-refundable registration fee
*Scholarship option is available on the registration form (for more questions contact us at KoreanArtsBoston@gmail.com).
10 Sundays between October and December (time slots available from 2:00pm)
Regular Classes: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Performance Presentation: 12/18
(*No classes on 10/30 & 11/27)
(*Weekly morning classes for adult students – TBD after registration)
Class types:
– Private lesson
45min $60 ($600 per semester)
60min $80 ($800 per semester)
– Group lesson
Instruments (minimum 3, maximum 5)
60min $30 ($300 per semester)
Semi-Private (2 people)
60min $45 ($450 per semester)
Dance (minimum 3, maximum 15)
60min $30 ($300 per semester)
80min $40 ($400 per semester)
Classes provided this semester:
Gayageum (Korean zither)
Ajaeng (Korean bowed zither)
Haegeum (Two stringed vertical fiddle)
Traditional Dance
*Korean percussion classes will be offered next semester.
*Instruments and dance costumes will be available for purchase or rental at the Academy.
Rental –
Gayageum, Ajaeng: $50 for a semester & $100 refundable deposit for a new student
Haegeum: $30 for a semester & $60 refundable deposit for a new student
Purchase – Details to be discussed after registration
Location: Somerville Community Baptist Church (31 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02114)
Registration period:
August 1, 2022 - September 25, 2022
$25 non-refundable registration fee
*Scholarship option is available on the registration form (for more questions contact us at KoreanArtsBoston@gmail.com).
Open House
– Saturday, September 17, 2022, 4:00pm
– Somerville Community Baptist Church (31 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02114)
– A mini concert, followed by an open Q&A session with teachers and in-person registration!
Fall Session Registration Process
1. Fill out online form
2. Pay by check
– By check: Mail completed online form (printed) and the check (including full tuition + $25 non-refundable registration fee) made to Korean Cultural Society of Boston (or KCSB).
– By Venmo: send payment to "KoreanCultural-Society" and include your (student's) full name with Venmo transfer. Email us at KoreanArtsBoston@gmail.com to confirm that the transaction corresponds with your registration.
– Mailing Address:
Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02114 (Attn: Mina Cho)
*Include notes: Student's full name, Boston Academy KTA tuition (or BAKTA tuition) + $25 Registration Fee.
– In person registration will be available at our open house on 9/17/22, 4:00pm.
(31 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02114)
*Registration & Payment due 9/25/22
3. We offer payment option
To pay tuition in two installments, submit two checks at the time of registration.
– A check made out for half of the tuition + registration fee ($25)
– A check made out for the second half of the tuition dated 11/1/22.
- Director
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Mina Cho | 조미나
Founder & CEO of International Gugak Jazz Institute (IGJI) Director of Gugak Jazz Society Director of Boston Academy of Korean Traditional Arts (BAKTA) Contemporary Music Director at Somerville Community Baptist Church (SCBC) Faculty at Emerson College (The Department of Performing Arts) Ph.D. in Musicology (ABD) at Brandeis University D.M.A. in Jazz Studies-Composition & Musicology (minor) at New England Conservatory M.M. in Jazz Studies-Composition at New England Conservatory B.M. in Jazz Composition & Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music B.A. in Theology at Yonsei University www.minachojazz.com |
- Faculty
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Kyungsun Kim | 김경선
Gayageum (Korean zither) Kyungsun Kim teaches traditional Korean music at the Korean School of New England in Newton. She earned her B.M. degree in traditional Korean Music (Gayageum Performance) as well as her M.Ed. degree in Music Education from Seoul National University in Korea. |
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Yoona Kim | 김유나
Ajaeng (Korean bowed zither), Assistant Director of BAKTA Gagok is a genre of traditional Korean vocal music sung by men and women to the accompaniment of a small orchestra. Yoona Kim was Artistic Director of Modern Gagok from 2016 until 2022, a group dedicated to creating contemporary stories through Korean sounds. She received her B.M. degree in Ajaeng Performance from the Seoul National University in Korea, and is enrolled in the M.M. program of Contemporary Improvisation at New England Conservatory. |
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Hanna Lee | 이한나
Traditional Dance Hanna Lee graduated from Daejon Arts High School, and went on to graduate from the Joongang University in Korean Traditional Dance. Hanna was an adjunct member of the National Dance Company of Korea and was a member of Didim Dance Company which was established by choreographer Soho Kuk in 1987. She performed in many national events such as Korean President’s inaugurations, a festival in the eve of North-South Korean Summit, and a few festivals celebrating anniversaries of diplomatic relationships with foreign countries. |
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Jihye Park | 박지혜 (*available next season)
Korean Percussion Jihye Park is a traditional Korean percussionist and Daegeum flutist. She plays various types of Pungmul (Koran folk music and dance), which is listed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. She also plays Samulnori, a contemporary percussion quartet that originated from Pungmul. She studied Korean court music as well, and plays Daegeum Jeongak and Daegeum sanjo. In the U.S., she evolved to crossover music with western instruments. |
