Sorichung's History
Washington Sorichung Korean Traditional Institute’s mission is to spread and educate Korean traditional culture to the global community.
워싱턴 소리청은  미주류사회에 한국전통문화를 전파하고자하는 문화 사역을 띠고 있습니다.
그중 지난 2007부터 2018년도까지 미주류사화에 한인사회 등 원활한 한국문화공연 활동과  한국과 미국을 연결하는 공연활동,
한국문화 워크샾 을 열어 한국에서 문화 강사 초빙 , 소리차& 소리청 전통극장을  개관하여   미국으로 공연오시는 예술가들에게 보다 더 쉽게  열리는 소극장 활동, 등등  많은 다양한 문화 사업에 열중하고 있습니다.

Notable Events
2018 White House Lunar New Year Celebration
/미국 백악관 "아시안 음력 설 행사" 초청공연
2018 13th Korean American Day In Congress of the United States.
/제13회 미국 국회" 미주 한인 이민의날" 기념행사
 2016 Second Concert with Korean Human Cultural Asset's KTM Performance
/제4회 뉴욕 명인열전 "채향순 중앙무용단 초청공연"
2016 White House Lunar New Year Celebration
/미국 백악관 "아시안 음력 설 행사" 초청공연
​2016 'Korean Wind & Stream' at Ohio State University with Master Chung ,Heoi Chun and Mater Lee, Jong Ho
2016 11th Korean American Day Cannon House Office Building of  In Congress of the United States.
/제11회 미국 국회" 미주 한인 이민의날" 기념행사
2014 Second Concert with Korean Human Cultural Asset's KTM Performance
/제2회 뉴욕 명인열전 "한국 문화재 초청공연" 한국문화 공연
2014 'Larry Hogan for Governor' Asian Americans for Larry Hogan Fundraising Night
/ 미국 메릴랜드 주지사 -  Larry Horgan 후원의밤" 행사 축하공연
2013 Washington D.C. Korean Embassy's Korean culture events/ Korean Music and Sounds Performance
2013 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month of Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
2012 "The Fall Tale" at the Korean Ambassador's Residence
2012 "Peace Corps" Traditional culture performance
2011 The 1st Showcase of the Washington Korean Performing Arts Center at the Kennedy Center
2009 "Sound of Korea" Korean American Day's Celebration at the Library of Congress
2009 41st anniversary for the National Foundation Day & 61st Anniversary for Korean Soldiers Day at the Korean Ambassador's Residence

Notable Performers
2014 Second Concert with Korean Human Cultural Asset's KTM Performance


Universities And Colleges
2018 "Korean Culture Night" At Virginia Tech, VA
2017 "Korean Culture show" At New York Queens Borough Community College, NJ
2016 'Korean Wind & Stream' at Ohio State University, OH
2013-2014 Korean Language Day Celebration at University of Maryland College Park, MD
2013 Special guest lecture for Korean classes in University of Maryland, MD
2012 "Korean Culture Show of Korean American Student Association" in Northern Virginia Community College.VA
2011 Pansori Workshop at William College, MA
2011 "Asian American Pacific Islander" Music Concert George Mason University.VA
2011 "Korean Culture Night" At George Washington University, Washington D.C
2011 "World Heritage Festival" at Northern Virginia Community College, VA
2010 "The 1st Annual Timeless Korea-Korean Night" at Bergen Community College,  NJ
2010 "Korean Night Pansori Performance" at American University, DC
2008 "KISA and KGSA Concert " at University of Maryland College Park, MD

Outreach Programs & Camps 
​2018 Outreach Program- Virginia Elementary School, Korean Traditional Music: Pansori Workshop
2014 Outreach Program-Korean Embassy Hallyu Camp 2014, Korean Traditional Music: Pansori Workshop
2013 Outreach Program-Korean Embassy Hallyu Camp 2013, Korean Traditional Music: Pansori Workshop
2012 Outreach Program-Maryland University Korean Day 2012, Korean Traditional Music: Pansori Workshop
2011 Outreach Program-Pansori Workshop at Williams College, MA
2010-2018 The Annuraly Washington Sorichung pansori institute , Summer Camp

​Workshops 
2012-2018 
The 13th Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Master Jiah Ha 
The 12th Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Baraji Group 
The 11th Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Master Jin Sook Choi
The 10th Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Master Seung Won Han
The 9th Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Culture Workshop with Master So Yun Park
The 8th Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Master Jiah Ha
The 7th Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Gwanggaeto Samulnori
The 6th Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Master So-Young Lee
The 5th Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Master Hye-Mi Kim
The 4th Washington Sorichung Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Master Jiah Ha
The 3rd Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Master Ella Jo
The 2nd Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Master Mi Young Oh
The 1st Washington Sorichung, Korean Traditional Music Workshop with Master Hee Jin Kim

Soricha & Sorichung Theater
House Concerts History

2018
Feb 10 Jiah Ha from Korea, Korean Folk Song Gyeong-gi Min-yo
May 7 Jin Myung Group from Korea, Korean Traditional Percussion. Samulnori

2017
Jan 18 Jin Sook Choi from Korea, Korean Traditional Folk Song Pansori
April 10 Baraji Group from Korea , Korean Traditional Music Ensemble
June 3 3rd Geum Woo Association Recital with Master So Yeun Jung, Korean Traditional Zither Gayageum
June 25 Sorichung Group with Master Eunsu Kim, Korean Traditional Folk Song Pansori & Namdo Minyo
July 24 Kyung Jae Lee from Korea, Magic Show  A Joseon Magician*
Nov 17 MTM Group from Korea, Korean Acapella Concert
Dec 6 Dong Hwa Group from Korea, Korean Traditional & World Music Group

2016
Feb 20 Myo Sun Kim From Korea, Korean Traditional Dance Performance
Mar 3 Jang Hyun Won  from Korea with Chi Ta Dae from New york, Korean Traditional Marching Band & Daegeum
April 23 2nd Geum Woo Association Recital with Master So Yeun Jung, Korean Traditional Zither Gayageum
June 11 3rd Korean Kid's Song Academy Recital
June 24 Sina Nam from Korea & Christian Perez, French-Brazilian Jazz Concert
June 30 & Jul 1 Han Seung Won from Korea, Korean Traditional Bamboo Piri & Danso
Aug 17 Rami Seo from New York, Korean Traditional Zither Gayageum & World Music

2015
June 11 Grand Opening Ceremony with Ella Jo & Hye-mi Kim from Korea, Korean Traditional Folk Song Pansori&Namdo Minyo
July 19 Korus Festival Fundraiser Events, Korean Traditional Song & Dance Performance
performers: Virginia Korean Traditional Music Groups :Sorichung/Geum Woo Association/Di Dim Sea, 
Aug 16 Chi Ta Dae from New york, Korean Traditional Marching Band & Samulnori
Sept 27 Gwang gae to group from Korea, Korean Traditional Instrument Drum & Samulnori
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Competitions
2017 The 5rd Korean Traditional Music and Performing Arts Competition in CA
2016 The 16th World Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition in NY
2016 The 4rd Korean Traditional Music and Performing Arts Competition in CA
2015 The 15th World Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition in NY
2015 The 3rd Korean Traditional Music and Performing Arts Competition in CA
2014 The 2rd Korean Traditional Music and Performing Arts Competition in CA
2014 the 1st Pal-Do Arirang- Korean Folk Song Competition in CA
2014 The 14th World Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition in NY
2013 Christian Music Festival Competition in Chicago
2013 U.S. Miss Choon Hyang Beauty Contest
2012 the 12th World Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition
2011 The 11th World Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition
2010 The 10th National Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition
2009 The 9th National Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition

Out of Country
2016 Trinidad and Tobago, Korean Traditional Music & Dance Cultural Show
2014 Dominican Republic, Korean Traditional Music & Dance Cultural Show
-Oct 01: Bani Culture Center KTM Performance
-Oct 02: CER-TV CHANNEL 4 Broadcast
-Oct 02: Korean Foundation Day, Korean Embassy of Santo Domingo

Etc
 2015 -2016 The creation of "The 1st Arirang Festival Competition at Korus Festival"
/제1회,2회 아리랑 페스티벌 경연대회 창립 및 주관
2012-2013 Korean Embassy Outreach Project, Korean Cultural Experience for US Schools tour
/2012-2013 한국문화원 주관/미주 한국전통 문화 교실 공연
2013 The 4th Washington Sorichung Pansori Recital "Children's Pansori"
/제4회 워싱턴 소리청 판소리 발표회 " 아이들의 판소리 발표회"
2013 The 3rd Washington Sorichung Pansori Recital "Men's Pansori"
/제 3회 워싱턴 소리청 판소리 발표회 "남자들의 판소리"
2012 The 2nd Washington Sorichung Pansori Recital
/제2회 워싱턴 소리청 판소리 발표회
2009 The 1st Washington Sorichung Pansori Recital
 /제1회 워싱턴 소리청 판소리 발표회
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Performance Summary

Performance List

2018 Performance

AWARDS and Honors