Moon Ha is an artist, performer-composer, and researcher based in New York City. He holds a BM and MM in Composition from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and an MA and PhD in Music from New York University’s Graduate School of Arts & Science. Beginning in Fall 2025, he will serve as Music Assistant Professor at NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions.
Ha’s work explores the intersections of experimental music, handmade electronics, and sustainability. He has built internationally recognized platforms such as MISE-EN_PLACE, an experimental arts venue in Harlem, and ensemble mise-en, a contemporary music ensemble that supports innovative composers and performers from diverse backgrounds. His creative output spans immersive sound installations, interactive performances, and recycled sound devices constructed from salvaged electronics. His compositions have been presented by ensembles such as Alarm Will Sound, JACK Quartet, Mivos Quartet, and Amorsima Trio, and featured at festivals including the International Computer Music Conference, Gaida Festival, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
Prior to joining NYU, Ha served as Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Technology at Colby College and held teaching appointments at Dartmouth College, Molloy University, and CUNY–Kingsborough.