Seulah Noh '22 MM Selected for 11th SJO George Duke Commissioning Prize

Published on November 10, 2026

South Korean composer, pianist, and conductor Seulah Noh '22 MM has been selected as the recipient of the 11th SJO George Duke Commissioning Prize, which includes a $5,000 award. Noh will compose a new work for the 68-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO), adding to the orchestra’s catalog of symphonic jazz commissions.

The new composition will receive its world premiere in 2027 at the SJO’s 25th Anniversary Concert. Noh expressed her excitement about bringing together her classical music background and jazz influences, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with the orchestra:

"Blending my classical music roots with jazz is one of my favorite ways to express my musical voice and bring my compositional ideas to life. I’m deeply grateful to the music advisory board for this opportunity to create a new work in the coming year, and I’m absolutely thrilled to meet and collaborate with the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra."

Please join us in congratulating Seulah on this wonderful accomplishment!

 

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