Hallim High School Big Band 한림고등학교빅밴드 / Republic of Korea

Hallim High School Big Band is a jazz ensemble based at Hallim High School, located in Hallim-eup, Jeju. In 2025, the group expanded from an active saxophone ensemble into a full-scale jazz big band to explore richer sounds and a wider range of musical genres. The band currently consists of 27 students from grades 10 to 12, with instrumentation including soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and piano. Through performing various pieces, the students are actively sharing the charm of jazz. Hallim High School Big Band contributes to both school and community cultural development by participating not only in school events but also in local festivals. These musical activities help students cultivate artistic sensitivity and contribute to building a vibrant artistic culture within the school. Moreover, through music, they learn to listen to one another and achieve beautiful harmony while expressing their individual personalities. As the band embarks on a new chapter in 2025, it is expected to continue growing through diverse performances and to have an even greater impact on both the school and the local community.

Conductor Chang Mi
Chang Mi, conductor of the Hallim High School Big Band, is currently a music teacher at Hallim High School. She majored in oboe at a college of music and earned her master’s degree in music education from a graduate school of education, building a strong foundation in both performance and music pedagogy. As a public school music educator, she is dedicated to sharing the value of music with her students. She also serves as a steering committee member and performance instructor for the Jeju Students Union Wind Orchestra, and actively leads the “Nimome Ensemble,” a group composed of music teachers in Jeju. Drawing from these diverse experiences, she emphasizes both musical professionalism and the importance of empathy and harmony in her conducting. Under her leadership, the Hallim High School Big Band continues to grow musically and strengthen its sense of teamwork, with even greater achievements anticipated in the future.