Conductor of Care and Choral
June 7, 2019
By Kerri O’Farrell, Communications Manager (kerri@kwacares.org)
For more than six years, Bob Kim has worked for the Korean Womenâs Association in our Federal Way office as an In-Home Care Supervisor. Bobâs position was originally offered to his wife who thought he might be a better fit. Bob says his wife was right, âI have always enjoyed being with elderly people even when I was a young boy. They have so much to teach me.” Through his work, Bob says he has taken on a new point of view, realizing how important it is to stay active and maintain his health, but also to age with dignity and grace.

At KWA, Bob works tirelessly to find the perfect match between clients needing care in their own homes and a caregiver committed to care, compassion, and kindness. But Bobâs passion for making connections and creating symbiotic relationships goes beyond client and caregiver. Bob is also an accomplished musician. Whatâs more, in 2009 Bob founded the Washington Korean Chamber Ensemble for which he serves as artistic director. Bobâs musical background started in Korea. He received bachelorâs and masterâs degrees in French Language and Linguistics from the Korea University in Seoul. He then completed a masterâs degree in Choral Conducting at the Presbyterian College, also in Seoul. Bob is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Musical Arts program in Choral Conducting at the University of Washington and is the music director at Federal Way First Presbyterian Church. As a bass soloist, Bob has performed major sacred music such as Faureâs âRequiem,â Mozartâs âGreat Mass in C Minor,â Haydnâs âThe Creation,â and Handelâs âMessiahâ with UW Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Tacoma orchestra.
When Bob is not at his job at KWA or conducting music, Bob spends his time with his wife, three daughters, and the family dog, Oreo.
If youâd like to see Bob raise his baton as he leads the Washington Korean Chamber Ensemble, the groupâs annual concert is June 16, 2019, at 7 pm at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center. Tickets start at $20. Get Tickets.
