Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung-ryeol) will host the “Kookmin University 80th Anniversary Commemorative Concert” at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19, at the Lotte Concert Hall in Songpa-gu, Seoul, to mark the university’s 80th anniversary.
 
This concert has been organized to commemorate Kookmin University’s 80th anniversary by reflecting on the past 80 years of history and achievements, and to celebrate a leap toward a new future together with the university community, alumni, and the public.
 
Notably, the orchestra and choir—composed of faculty from the School of Music, alumni musicians active on stages both domestically and internationally, and current students—will take the stage together. Musicians from different generations—including professors, alumni, and current students—will gather in one place to share the achievements in music education that Kookmin University has built over the years and to reflect on the significance of the 80th anniversary.
 
The performance will feature a variety of classical pieces, including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, “Choral.” As a work that brings together a large orchestra and choir, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 serves as the centerpiece of this commemorative concert, which unites Kookmin University’s musicians.
 
Shin Yun-kyung, Dean of the School of Music at Kookmin University, stated, “It is deeply meaningful to host this commemorative concert with students, alumni, and faculty members to mark the 80th anniversary of the university’s founding.” She added, “This performance holds great significance as it is a collaborative effort by students, alumni, and faculty who have each carried forward their passion for music in their respective roles.”
 
She continued, “Just as Kookmin University’s 80th-anniversary slogan, ‘Make the Rule, Break the Rule,’ suggests, I hope this concert will challenge existing boundaries to explore new artistic possibilities and help us collectively envision the future.”
 
Meanwhile, to mark its 80th anniversary this year, Kookmin University is carrying out various commemorative projects to share the university’s history and achievements and to communicate its vision for the future. This commemorative concert has also been organized as a cultural and artistic event to celebrate the 80th anniversary. For detailed information about the performance, please contact the Academic Affairs Team of the School of Music at Kookmin University (02-910-4464).

△ Photo: Poster for Kookmin University’s 80th Anniversary Concert