Charlie Kim

Charlie Kim is the director of bands at Ernest Righetti High School in Santa Maria and Kermit McKenzie Junior High in Guadalupe.He joined the beginning band on trumpet while in Wisconsin in the 5th grade. After moving to Columbus, Ohio, he discovered his

passion for music and trumpet. Charlie played in various ensembles ranging from chamber groups to rock bands, while studying

music education at Capital University's Conservatory of Music. He is currently in his first year of teaching junior high and high school. In addition to Central City Swing, Charlie plays in the SLO County Trumpet Alliance and the Brass Factory.