Jihee Moon

Korean pianist Jihee Moon is an emerging artist recognized for her poetic sensitivity, intellectual depth, and compelling virtuosity. She is currently pursuing her Master of Music at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University Bloomington under a full scholarship, studying with Norman Krieger while serving as an Assistant Instructor, contributing to the school’s vibrant pedagogical community. Jihee earned her Bachelor of Music from the Eastman School of Music, minoring in Brain Cognitive Science (Music Cognition)—a field that deeply informs her interpretive approach. Her recent 2025 season features a soloist appearance with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra under Ken Lam, alongside recitals at venues like Parker Concert Hall, Merrill Recital Hall and Ford-Crawford. Previous performances include her Eastman recital at Kilbourn Hall and the Piano Texas International Festival and New Paltz Piano Festival. Jihee’s competitive achievements are substantial: First Prize in the Indianapolis Matinee Musicale Competition, Mildred E. Allen Memorial Piano Award, Winner of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition, Finalist in the San Francisco International Piano Competition, and Fourth Prize at Brevard. Earlier accolades include Semifinalist at the Washington International Piano Competition and Second Prize in the Korean NY Daily Times Competition. A dedicated collaborator, Jihee performs extensively with instrumentalists and vocalists and is the pianist of the NEO Piano Trio. Her commitment extends to community engagement through initiatives like Eastman to Go and earlier outreach in South Korea. Jihee Moon continues to explore the piano’s expressive potential while actively sharing music across diverse communities and artistic settings.