SUYEON KO FLUTIST
Suyeon Ko, D.M., originally from Korea, holds the positions of Assistant Professor of Flute at Western Illinois University and 2nd flute at the Des Moines Metro Opera Orchestra. She previously founded the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Flute Academy and co-founded the acclaimed Volante Winds quintet, touring extensively in the US and East Asia.
Dr. Ko earned her Doctoral of Music degree in flute performance from Indiana University, along with a Performer’s Diploma. She also holds a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Music from Jeju National University in South Korea.
As a member of Volante Winds, Dr. Ko performed at prestigious chamber music festivals worldwide and toured the American Midwest in 2019, including masterclasses at prominent universities. The quintet was semifinalists at the Fischoff and Plowman Chamber Music Competitions.
Dr. Ko is a sought-after clinician and presenter, invited to events such as the Hong Kong International Flute Festival and the Riverbend Flute Festival. She's a highly skilled soloist, winning top prizes in competitions like the Myrna Brown Young Artist Competition.
Apart from teaching and ensemble work, Dr. Ko freelances with orchestras such as the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and is featured on recordings of Jim Stephenson’s compositions “As the Fireflies Watched” and “Octet.”
With extensive experience in solo, chamber, and ensemble performances, Dr. Suyeon Ko is recognized for her artistry, scholarship, and commitment to promoting underrepresented composers, particularly from East Asia, in classical music.