SEO JUNGMIN TO GIVE FREE CONCERT AT MECC

Big Stone Gap, VA – Seo Jungmin is a Korean Gayageum artist and composer who pushes the boundaries between traditional and contemporary music with her exceptional skills on the 25-string traditional Korean instrument. Seo Jungmin will perform with percussionist You Byoungwook and Pansori vocalist Kim Yulhee on Wednesday, Nov. 20th at 7 p.m. in the Goodloe Center on the campus of Mountain Empire Community College. The concert is free and open to the public! This performance is brought to you by the Pro-Art Association in conjunction with the W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series and in partnership with the Town of Big Stone Gap, MECC, and the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. For more information and to make reservations visit proartva.org.

Seo Jungmin is a remarkable musician whose innovative approach to traditional Korean music has earned her worldwide acclaim, and her exceptional talent and creativity continue to make her an influential figure in the contemporary music scene. With her refreshing blend of Gayageum, shamanic vocals, and percussion, Seo Jungmin has mesmerized audiences around the world. As a member of the renowned Korean traditional music duo Su:m, Seo has earned global recognition through performances at major festivals such as WOMEX, WOMAD, and SXSW.

You can still get tickets to the 48th Pro-Art season! Offering an impressive selection of theater, jazz, and some truly unique performances by storytellers, puppeteers, and even an aerial circus—there’s something for everyone this season and a lot of additional opportunities to be adventurous and try something new. At less than $2 per show, Pro-Art’s $40 season ticket ($35 for seniors) represents some of the strongest and most accessible arts programming in the country, with children and students admitted free to all performances. Season tickets are valid for all performances through May 2025 and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520. Explore the season and make reservations to attend at proartva.org.

Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email pro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for up-to-date information.

This engagement of Seo Jungmin is made possible in part through the Performing Arts Global Exchange program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. This performance is additionally supported by “Traveling Korean Arts” project of KOFICE (Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange). Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.

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[PSA]:  Seo Jungmin is a Korean Gayageum artist and composer who pushes the boundaries between traditional and contemporary music with her exceptional skills on the 25-string traditional Korean instrument. Seo Jungmin will give a free concert with percussionist You Byoungwook and Pansori vocalist Kim Yulhee on Wednesday, Nov. 20th at 7 p.m. in the Goodloe Center on the campus of Mountain Empire Community College. For more information and to make reservations visit proartva.org.