Moon Ha

performer-composer / researcher

Upcoming

Audio

Complete rental and purchase lists are available at hartmusik.org.

Projects

  • beauty, after (2026)
    beauty, after (2026)

    beauty, after is part of my ongoing beauty project, which began in 2019. Written for piano and percussion, with optional electronics and lighting, the work continues an extended exploration of the concept of beauty through sound, performance, and perception. The piece has been performed a few times by percussionist Josh Perry and pianist Yumi Suehiro…

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  • Occupied (2026)
    Occupied (2026)

    Occupied (2026) is my second collaboration with visual artist Jinjoo Yang. In creating the sound and composing the music for this work, I focused closely on the visual material, allowing the imagery to guide my sonic decisions. Rather than illustrating the video directly, I sought to develop a musical language that resonated with my own…

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  • contra b() (2025)
    contra b() (2025)

    A few months ago, Tobias Fandel, the organizer of the Overdrive Festival, asked if I would be interested in presenting my work with lighting. Although I already had a piece involving lighting and impulse response, I wanted to create something new. Around the same time, I had been discussing the idea of writing a piece…

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  • beauty in (2025)
    beauty in (2025)

    This piece is part of my “beauty” series, which explores broader questions about the kind of music I want to create—the purpose behind my work, the originality of my compositions, and how I can challenge myself while remaining true to my own voice. Most importantly, it reflects on how all of these are connected to…

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News & Updates

  • New Album Release: String Works
    New Album Release: String Works

    I am thrilled to announce the release of my new album, String Works, out via Stradivarius. This album features a collection of string compositions, ranging from solo violin to string octet, with and without electronics. The performances are brought to life by the incredible JACK Quartet, Mivos Quartet, Momenta Quartet, and Amorsima Trio. String Works…

  • Joining NYU Steinhardt as Music Assistant Professor – Fall 2025
    Joining NYU Steinhardt as Music Assistant Professor – Fall 2025

    I’m thrilled to share that I’ve joined NYU Steinhardt as a Music Assistant Professor starting Fall 2025! The first two weeks have already been so rewarding—getting to know new students and colleagues in the Music Technology program has been a wonderful experience. I’m excited for the journey ahead, to contribute to the program, and to…

  • Joining Colby College as VAP – Fall 2024
    Joining Colby College as VAP – Fall 2024

    Before the summer began, I accepted the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Technology at Colby College, starting in Fall 2024. In this role, I will teach courses in music technology, composition, and theory. Having taught music theory at New York University for some time, this transition marks an exciting new chapter for me.…

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  • La Semaine du Neuf 2024
    La Semaine du Neuf 2024

    Le Vivier, a Montreal-based organization that facilitates the development of new music and offers presentations of quality works, has invited me to join four days (March 9 to 12, inclusive) of professional meetings and encounters alongside the La Semaine du Neuf 2024 festival as an international presenter. I am very much looking forward to meeting…

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Writing/Knowledge Base

For the complete list, please visit: https://publish.obsidian.md/hamoonyoung/.