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Student-to-faculty ratio
Performance experiences each semester
Need-Based Scholarships

Music can change people’s hearts.

True music comes from freedom, whose real worth is proven only when freely showed.

Since 2009, Sesory has offered an immersive music experience that fosters a sense of
commitment discovered only through a deep, shared love and appreciation.
We discover potential in each student and ignite their pure passion into a lifelong vision.

As a destination for young artists, Sesory is poised to cultivate musicians whose music and
warm hearts will change the world.

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2009~2013 Foundation of Music School
2014~2017 Musical Improvement Through Performance (Annual Concerts, Visiting
Concerts, etc.)
2018~2021 Renaming to Continue to Build and Challenge New Concepts of Music
2009. 2 Foundation of the Gracias Music Preparatory School
2009. 6 Austria Music Trip: Vienna and Salzburg
2010. 9 India Concert Tour: Nagaland
2011. 11 Official accreditation of the High School Curriculum
By the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education
Silver Prize at the Busan International Choir Competition
2012. 3 Gracias Spring Music Concert at Sejong Center (Sejong M Theater)
2012. 7 Special Prize in the Choral Section at the National Student Music Competition
2012. 11 Southeast Asia Concert Tour: Cambodia, India, Myanmar, and Vietnam
2013. 9 Performance Invitational at the 9th Youth Choir Festival at Daejeon Arts Center
2014. 2 Southeast Asia Concert Tour: Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam
2014. 6 Annual Concert at Daejeon Arts Center
2015. 2 Southeast Asia Concert Tour: Cambodia, and Thailand
2015. 11 Annual Concert at Gracias Music Preparatory School Art Hall
2016. 1 Southeast Asia Concert Tour: Cambodia, and Thailand
2016. 12 Official accreditation of the Middle School Curriculum
By the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education
Annual Concert at Hanbat University Art Hall
2017. 1 School name amended: Gracias Music High School
2017. 2 Southeast Asia Concert Tour: Philippines and Thailand
2017. 9 Japan Concert Trip
2017. 10 Hong Kong Concert Trip
Annual Concert at Hanbat University Art Hall
2018. 3 School name amended: Sesory Music Middle & High School
2018. 4 Performance Invitational to the World Culture Camp: Japan
2018. 9 Performance Invitational to the World Culture Camp: Philippines
2018. 10 Silver Prize at the Busan International Choir Competition
2018. 11 Annual Concert at Sesory Music School Art Hall
2019. 3 Southeast Asia Concert Tour: Cambodia and Thailand
2019. 9 Performance Invitational to Mind Conference: Japan
2019. 10 Annual Concert at Sesory Music School Art Hall
2021. 8 Awarded accolades in seven categories at the 17th International Choral Competition
“Singing World” hosted in Russia
2021. 12 Annual Concert at Sesory Music School Art Hall

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교육특징 – Categories of Education

Specialized English Curriculum
1. Integrated Modalities of English Academia
- Advanced syntax analysis
- Language Composition & Literacy
- Language Conceptualization
- Conversation-Driven Development
2. Practical usage of language based on the CEFR standard
3. Advanced English skills and accredited preparatory courses for university entrance exam.
4. Indoor and outdoor English Speech Contest to build confidence in speech and expression.
5. A variety of listening and reading media to produce an effective English Curriculum.

Mind Education
1. Special Guest Lecturers
- Students cultivate a progressive mindset needed for today and the future through
lectures from worldwide guests.
- Dmitry Chasovitin
(Previous Dean of the St. Petersburg Conservatory of Arts)
- Hobeom Shin
(Former congressman of Washington State)
- Thomas Boni Yayi
(Former President of Benin)
- Boris Abalyan
(Professor at the St. Petersburg Conservatory of Arts and Russia National Merit Artist
recipient)
- Callista Mutharika
(Former First Lady of Malawi)
- Fernando Armindo Lugo Mendez
(Former President of Paraguay)

2. Volunteer Experiences
-Agricultural Endeavors: While volunteering in the areas such as farms and gardens,
students have the opportunity to realize the value of hard work and labor,
-Visiting Concert: Students use performance opportunities to share music and learn
the satisfaction and joy behind touching the hearts of their audiences.
Yuseongu Welfare Center for the Impaired, Eulji University Hospital, Hyundai Motor,
Yonsei Severance Hospital, Korea University Anam Hospital, Taean Hwadong
Elementary School, Seoul National University Hospital, Daejeon Daeyang
 Elementary School, Heart House in Daejeon.

3.Campus Life
With well-ordered and strict disciplines, the boarding experience offers students the
opportunity to be fully immersed in school life. Dormitory life is a great time to learn
social skill7zs among peers and to perfect self-efficiency in daily, weekly, and
monthly life agendas.
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Comprehensive Music Curriculum
1. Major & Piano Lessons
Practical and technical teaching from nationally recognized musicians. Additionally, the
building of piano fundamentals through lessons creates a concrete foundation for a student’s
major of choice.

2. Choir & Orchestra

Through school-wide collaborative choir and orchestra classes, students pursue complete
harmonic sounds. Additionally, students perform on numerous stages both domestically and
abroad. In particular, students showcase their skills through various accolades and awards in
choir competitions.

3. Music Courses
Students build their musical foundation through classes such as Music Theory, Music History,
Harmony, Solfege, Diction, and Ensemble.

4. Intercontinental Performances
Students have the opportunity to experience international stages via regular performance
invitations: Cambodia, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, and so on.

5. New York Music Camp

While attending the New York Music Camp, students have the opportunity to learn from
American musicians. Thus, they broaden and foster their musical comprehension and
proficiency through various performances and visiting famous places.

6. Master Class
Through Master Classes from prominent musicians both domestic and abroad, students learn
both the technique and know-how of these professionals.
·Mikhail Benedictov
(Piano, Professor at the St. Petersburg National Conservatory)
· Pavel Sokolov
(Oboe, Professor at the Norwegian Academy of Music)
· Paul Edmund Davies
(Flute, Former Principal Flutist of the London Symphony Orchestra)
· Sergei Dogadin
(Violin, First place winner of the 2019 Tchaikovsky International
Competition)

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Application Guidelines 입학안내

Areas of Study 모집학부

· Vocal Music
· Piano
· String (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass)
· Woodwind (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba)
· Percussion, Composition, Conducting
· “Prodigy Program” (For any students with no prior musical training without specific major
– limited to middle school)
Application Qualifications
Middle School · Nationwide elementary school graduates and soon to be graduates
· Elementary school graduates who passed the qualification exam
· Students with elementary school graduation etc. or higher qualifications
· Students who completed an educational course abroad for at least six years
High School · Nationwide middle school graduates and soon to be graduates
· Middle School graduates who passed the qualification exam
· Students with middle school graduation etc. or higher qualifications
· Students who completed an educational course abroad for at least nine years
Admission Schedule
Distribution of Application Form and Registration
Period between September and October
Registration Official School Website: http://www.sesorymusic.hs.kr
※ There is no issuance of paper applications, application may be found online.
Submission of Documents
Period between September and October
Submission Sesory Music Middle and High School, 24-2 Byeon-dong-jung-ro
Seo-gu Daejeon Metropolitan City
Practical Exam
Middle School in October
Venue : Sesory Music Middle and High School
High School in October
Venue : Sesory Music Middle and High School
Information
Middle School Email Address midgracias@gmail.com
Telephone number 042-533-6470
High School Email Address higracias@gmail.com
Telephone number 042-533-6478
※ Visit the official website : www.sesorymusic.hs.kr for more details concerning the
schedule and application process.