Junghee Oh

Ms. Jung-Hee Oh is a Korean traditional music artist in ‘Gayageum Byeong-chang’ (singing with self-accompaniment of the Gayageum instrument) and ‘Pansori’ (a traditional story-telling performed by a solo vocalist).

Ms. Oh is recognized as a Korean government National Intangible Cultural Heritage Certified trainee in Gayageum with song and ‘sanjo.’

She had performances in numerous significant musical events and was featured as the main guest in many Korean Cultural events in prominent institutions. She received her master’s degree in Korean music from Chung-Ang University in Seoul Korea. She currently serves as the music director of the music band G-Hwaja and performing artist based in the NY & NJ metropolitan area.

Junghee Oh will perform a special concert at Ithacasori featuring a mix of gayageum pieces composed by Ithaca College composition students alongside selections from traditional Korean repertoire.