Kiju Joh

Kiju Joh, originally from Chicago, Illinois, has been member of the Houston Symphony since 2007. She earned her Master of Music degree in chamber music performance under a fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. There she was a member of the Arreaux String Quartet in the Leonard Sorkin Institute of Chamber Music. Ms. Joh also holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University in violin performance, where she was a student of Myron Kartman and Blair Milton. Her previous teachers include Betty Haag-Kuhnke, Myron Kartman, Victor Aitay, and Robert Hanford.

Ms. Joh enjoys performing throughout the world as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player and leader. Ms. Joh’s orchestral experience includes performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Asia Philharmonic Orchestra, and the National Repertory Orchestra. She has also made solo appearances with the National Repertory Orchestra and the Houston Symphony.



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What is the last recording/song that you listened to?
I just received the complete remastered Beatles Stereo Box Set as a gift, and I really enjoy listening to it. The sound is absolutely amazing!

Where is your favorite vacation spot?
I love travelling around the world, but I particularly love visiting Colorado in the summertime. I love being in the mountains and I am always overwhelmed by the awesome beauty that surrounds me when I am there. It makes me feel very small in this world and helps me put things in perspective.

What is your favorite Houston destination?
I love going to Hermann Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Menil Collection. I can also be found anywhere you can get tasty food… and tasty beverages.