Dr. Kenny Baik is an accomplished saxophonist, educator, clinician, and advocate for chamber music whose career has spanned prestigious concert halls, universities, orchestras, and military ceremonies throughout the United States and abroad. He has performed at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Mansion at Strathmore, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University’s Shriver Hall, the Peabody Institute’s Griswold Hall, Friedberg Hall, and Goodwin Hall. His international performances have taken him to distinguished venues and institutions including the Seoul Arts Center, Lotte Hall, Seoul Yamaha Artists Concert Hall, Shandong Conservatory in China, and Hebei College of Science and Technology in China.

Throughout his career, Dr. Baik has maintained a particular commitment to chamber music and the expansion of the saxophone repertoire. He has commissioned and performed numerous works for saxophone, cello, and piano and has championed the versatility of the saxophone through innovative chamber music collaborations, including performances featuring two saxophones and piano. He continues to share his artistry with audiences and communities through performances, educational programs, and outreach.

Dr. Baik has also collaborated with distinguished ensembles and orchestras, including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Song Orchestra, Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, and Seoul Peabody Alumni Orchestra. His extensive performance experience includes more than 500 concerts and ceremonial appearances as a member of the United States Marine Corps Band in Quantico, Virginia. During his military service, he performed at major national events, including Super Bowl XLI in 2007, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C., and the Columbus Day Parade in New York City. Among his memorable ceremonial performances was performing “Hail to the Chief” for former President George W. Bush.

In addition to his performing career, Dr. Baik is deeply committed to music education and mentorship. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Northern Virginia Community College, where he worked to inspire and develop the next generation of musicians. For more than a decade, he has served as a clinician and masterclass instructor, working extensively with young saxophonists. He currently teaches students at The Westminster Schools, Northview High School, Centennial High School, Johns Creek High School, River Trail Middle School, and Autrey Mill Middle School. Through these educational engagements, he works with more than 100 saxophone students each week, providing instruction, mentorship, and performance guidance.

Dr. Baik’s artistry also reaches audiences through his recordings, which are available on major streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

Dr. Baik earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, where he studied saxophone with renowned saxophonist Gary Louie. He previously earned a Master’s degree in Performance from the Peabody Institute and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Georgia.

Currently, Dr. Baik serves as Executive Director of Musical Elements/Preparatory School of Music in Georgia. In this role, he continues to promote musical excellence, innovation, performance, and education while expanding opportunities for young musicians. Through his extensive performing, teaching, and community engagement, Dr. Baik remains dedicated to advancing the saxophone, championing chamber music, and inspiring the next generation of musicians.