“ Sing, Discover, Shine : Find Yourself in Music "

About Boston Korean Singers

보스턴 코리안 싱어즈(BKS)는 광역 보스턴 지역의 단원들이 모여 마음을 모으는 호흡과 발성 연습을 통해 풍성한 소리의 공명과 화음을 탐구하는 생기 넘치는 커뮤니티 합창단입니다. 문화적 기념과 지역 사회 봉사에 깊은 뿌리를 둔 BKS는 한국 음악의 아름다움과 전통 음식을 조화롭게 버무린 대표적인 '비빔 콘서트 시리즈(Bibim Concert Series)'를 통해 사람들을 하나로 연결하고 있습니다. 또한, 노래가 가진 치유의 힘을 나누기 위해 온 단원이 뜻을 모아 지역 시니어 센터를 정기적으로 방문하여 위로와 기쁨을 전하는 노래 봉사를 자랑스럽게 이어가고 있습니다.

The Boston Korean Singers (BKS) is a vibrant community choir with members from across the Greater Boston area who together explore the rich resonance of sound and harmony through mindful breathing and vocalization practices. Deeply rooted in cultural celebration and community service, BKS brings people together through our signature Bibim Concert Series—a unique experience that blends the beauty of Korean music with traditional food. Committed to sharing the healing power of song, our members also proudly serve the community by providing regular singing services at local senior centers.

Francis Kweon (권정규)

Director / Conductor

Francis began his musical career more than 30 years ago at Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance. That same year, he started conducting at the Seoul Catholic Church, sparking a lifelong passion for choral conducting. He later moved to Boston to continue his studies at the Boston Conservatory and the Longy School of Music of Bard College, persuing a Performance Artist Diploma. Since 1999, Francis has served as the Music Director and Conductor for the Korean Catholic Church in Massachusetts, a role he continues to hold with dedication and distinction.

Francis founded the Caritas Choir, which hosted annual concerts from its inception in 2001 until 2010. The Choir's success brought joy to the Korean and Greater Boston community, fostering a powerful bond through music and raising the profile of the Korean Catholic Community. He views it as his apostolic mission to find and share the meaning of faith with others through singing and praise.
Ever since beginning his career as a conductor, Francis has been deeply interested in helping singers of all skill levels achieve fulfillment through healthy vocal technique, with particular emphasis on breathing. His whole-body approach to singing draws upon both practical experience and academic research. Francis believes in the transformative power of music and the authenticity of the human voice—especially that of amateur singers. Guided by the conviction that anyone can become a capable singer with proper training, he founded the Boston Korean Singers in 2013. Since then, the ensemble has flourished, presenting numerous concerts and community performances. Notably, the Bibim Concert in 2019 and Bibim II Concert in 2022 attracted large audiences, combining musical performance with a cultural exchange, as audiences were invited to share Korean bibimbap following the concerts.
His voice is distinguished by its rich tonal variety and resonant depth. More than technical mastery, it is his ability to move the hearts of his listeners that reflects his belief that singing is ultimately an art of emotion beyond technique. As both a vocal instructor and conductor for the Korean Catholic Church, Francis continues to inspire and uplift others, extending his influence throughout the local community and beyond.

Joohwa Park (박주화)

Accompanist / Assistant Director

Joohwa brings over 20 years of musical experience from her work in both Korea and the Boston area. She currently serves as the Music Director and Organist at St Mary’s of the Assumption, Dedham, MA. Joohwa earned her B.A. in English Language and Literature from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, before moving to Boston to pursue her passion for music. She studied Film Scoring at the Berklee College of Music and Dalcroze Eurhythmics at the Longy School of Music of Bard College. Her diverse academic background and wide-ranging musical interests have shaped her into a versatile and accomplished collaborative pianist, instructor, and composer.