The ETSU Music Department will welcome acclaimed flutist Jae Hyun Moon to campus for a special Guest Artist Recital at the Martin Center for the Arts. Moon will perform on Sunday, March 8, at 5 P.M. in the Powell Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public, offering both students and members of the Johnson City community an accessible opportunity to experience professional-level musicianship.
Sidney Sprunger, ETSU Music Department’s Events Coordinator, said the concert will invite audiences to “join us for an inspiring evening of flute artistry” through Moon’s work.
Described by Miss Sprunger as “a Korean-American flutist with a deep commitment to community and performance,” Moon’s career began at an early age. She debuted with the Long Island Symphony at 14 years old, an amazing achievement that marked the beginning of what the program called a “remarkable career as a soloist, chamber musician, and ensemble performer.”
Since that debut, Moon has continued to refine her artistry across a wide range of performance settings. Her work has also extended to international stages, including appearances at the Prague Summer Nights Festival. In addition to festival performances, she has been recognized in competitions such as those hosted by the Pittsburgh chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters. These distinctions reflect both her technical command of the instrument and her expressive musical voice.
Beyond her accomplishments as a performer, Moon is also known for projects that emphasize collaboration and community-building. According to the event description, her “innovative projects, like Spring Mixtapes, bring flutists together to celebrate music and community.” These initiatives highlight the central theme in her work that music is a shared experience rather than a solitary pursuit.
Moon’s recital continues ETSU’s ongoing commitment to bringing distinguished guest artists to campus through the Music Department. Events like this provide music students with the chance to hear accomplished performers up close while also enriching the broader cultural life of the university and the surrounding region.
With its intimate setting and free admission, Sunday’s performance promises to be both accessible and artistically compelling. For those seeking an evening of refined technique, expressive interpretation, and meaningful musical connection, Moon’s guest recital offers an opportunity to experience all three in one inspiring performance.
For more information regarding this event or future guest recitals at ETSU, feel free to contact Miss Sprungler at sprungers@etsu.edu.
