Our program offers private and group lessons in Korean traditional instruments and dance for young and adult students aged five and above.
The idea for the Boston Academy of Korean Traditional Arts (BAKTA) was born from the passion and admiration for music, art, and culture shared by members of the Korean Cultural Society of Boston (KCSB). Our goal is to rekindle, reshape, and revive Korean traditional music and arts through educational programs that incorporate a range of contemporary musical styles and artistic techniques from acro
09/19/2025
Fall Registration Now Open!๐
Join us this fall at Boston Academy of Korean Traditional Arts (BAKTA) to experience the beauty of Korean traditional music and dance.
- Private/group lessons (10 sessions)
- Convenient locations in Somerville and nearby areas
- Registration ends October 5, 2025
Donโt miss the chance to learn, grow, and connect with our vibrant community.๐ถ
Register today: www.IGJI.org/BAKTA
02/28/2025
Registration for BAKTAโs spring semester is now open!
https://www.igji.org/bakta.html
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11/20/2024
BAKTA Pungmul Ensemble โThe Ulimโ
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11.16.2024
Jihye Park, Kkawenggwari
Mina Cho, Janggu
Inhye Kang, Buk
Ji-Won Lee, Jing & Kkawenggwari
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09/20/2024
Posted โข is excited to announce BAKTA Pungmul Ensemble, The Ulim (โResonanceโ) at Korea Day on 10/4/2024 ๐ฐ๐ท๐บ๐ธ๐ฅฐ
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Performers:
Jihye Park โ Kkwaenggwari, Janggu
Inhye Kang โ Janggu
Mina Cho โ Buk
Sunmee Kim โ Jing, Kkwaenggwari
09/16/2024
BAKTA Samulnori
Rally/Global Sunday Celebration@SCBC
09.15.2024
Jihye Park, Kkwaenggwari
Sunmee Kim, Janggu
Mina Cho, Buk
Ji-Won Lee, Jing & Kkwaenggwari
06/01/2024
BAKTAโs Pungmul Ensemble and Gugak Jazz Trio will perform at the K-Festival on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Lexington Community Center. Secure your tickets on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/k-festival-2024-tickets-882541173407?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios