Shinjeju Wind Orchestra 신제주윈드오케스트라 / Republic of Korea

Shinjeju Wind Orchestra, established in 2020 in response to the enthusiasm of students, parents, and the local community for music, is now in its fifth year of active performance. Comprising 70 students from grades 3 to 6 at Shinjeju Elementary School, the orchestra is conducted by teacher Ko Inhee and performs a wide range of musical genres to cultivate musical knowledge and sensitivity. In 2024, the orchestra continues to nurture artistic sensibility and promote teamwork and empathy through various performances, including the Monwool-eong Festival, small concerts with fellow students, and its annual concert. The orchestra has also achieved remarkable accomplishments, including the Grand Prize at the 2022 JIBS Music Competition and a Silver Prize in 2024. Through the deep and rich resonance of wind instruments, the orchestra expresses the warm spirit of Jeju and the pure energy of children, aiming to share a bright and heartfelt harmony with the world—just like the clear breeze of Shinjeju.

Conductor Ko In Hee
Conductor Ko In Hee graduated from the Department of Music at Jeju National University and went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts from the Korea National University of Arts. She completed Orchestra Conducting I and II courses at K-Arts and was awarded a scholarship for academic excellence. She has won numerous awards, including First Prize overall in the winds, brass, and percussion division at the Tamora Competition, the Grand Prize in the same category at the Jeju Youth Music Competition, and Third Prize in the Brass Quintet division at the Jeju International Brass Competition. She previously served as principal horn of the Jeju Chamber Ensemble (formerly Jeju Chamber Orchestra) and was a full-time member of the Wonju Philharmonic Orchestra. She currently teaches horn at Halla Elementary School, Jocheon Middle School, and Youngju High School, and is the conductor of the Shinjeju Wind Orchestra.