I first met Jos Wuytack in the summer of 2003 at the University of Memphis during the Orff Master Level course. That encounter sparked a profound connection, and I had the honor of becoming his first student from Korea. Between 2004 and 2009, I invited him to Korea six times; each winter, he arrived with immense joy and dedication. I was deeply moved by his meticulous care\u2014every year, he prepared workshop materials months in advance, even composing original pieces
specifically for Korean participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jos held a deep affection for Korean music, culture, and above all, its people. I am profoundly grateful for his arrangements of Korean folk and children\u2019s songs into Orff pieces, which beautifully bridged our traditions. As a music educator, learning the Orff-Schulwerk approach from Jos has been a singular blessing. Through him, I experienced how musical concepts come alive through meaningful engagement and how the vast history of music\u2014from Gregorian chant to contemporary
styles\u2014can be understood through the Orff lens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
His influence on me is foundational. He taught not only music but a way of thinking\u2014how to approach art with sensitivity, structure, and a deep understanding of its flow. My perspective as an educator was fundamentally transformed by our meeting. While preparing for teaching, I thought of him often. Throughout that experience, I realized even more deeply how much his philosophy continues to shape and inspire my work. To me, Jos Wuytack has been a true gift. I remain deeply grateful to be his student, and I continue to carry his spirit in my work with the utmost respect and admiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you, Jos!
With deepest gratitude and warmest regards,
Youngjeon Kim
Lecturer, Graduate School of Integrated Arts, Kookmin University<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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