Alumnus Jeehoon Kim Accepted into Palm Beach Opera's Benenson Young Artist Program

Jeehoon Kim (DMA 2018, voice, student of Philip Zawisza and David Walsh) has accepted a position in the Palm Beach Opera's Benenson Young Artist Program for the 2019-2020 season. The Benenson Young Artist Program is a stepping stone to a successful career as an opera singer for emerging professional artists. During their five-month residency in Palm Beach, the Benenson Young Artists develop and polish essential stagecraft and performance skills, aided by musical and career guidance from Palm Beach Opera’s experienced artistic and administrative staff, as well as distinguished guest faculty. The Benenson Young Artists appear on the mainstage in supporting roles, cover leading roles, and perform in concerts and special events throughout our community. Kim is now represented by Stephen Nicolson Artists Management in New York City. As a student at the U of M School of Music, Kim performed with University Opera Theatre and was mentored by University Opera Theatre Director David Walsh.