Music

Hey there! If you're interested in learning a little more about me, this page is dedicated to my experience with music, especially as a cellist.

I began learning piano at five years old but eventually quit to pursue cello as my main instrument. I don't regret this decision as cello has opened so many doors for me, but I still sometimes play piano when I have the chance. Recently, I started teaching myself how to play guitar.

Experience
  • Currently a member of the UCLA Symphony Orchestra since 2019
  • Member of the Harker School Orchestra from 2015 to 2019; Served as assistant principal for 2018-19 season
  • Member of Harker School string quartets and cello ensembles
  • Studied under Jonathan Koh from 2013 to 2019 and Irene Sharp from 2010 to 2013
Awards
  • 3rd prize in the 4th edition of the ENKOR Int'l Music Competition (Strings)
  • 2nd place in the 2018 American Fine Arts Festival Concerto Competition
  • Runner-up in the 2018 Korea Times Annual Youth Music Competition
  • 2nd place in the 2018 MTAC VOCE Alameda County Competition
  • 2nd place in the 2017 American Fine Arts Festival Concerto Competition
  • Finalist in the 2016 CMTANC United States International Music Competition
  • 3rd place in the 2016 American Fine Arts Festival Concerto Competition
Favorite Pieces
  • Solo: Schumann's Cello Concerto, Dvorak's Cello Concerto, Variations on a Theme by Rossini
  • Orchestral: Cappricio Espagnol, L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2, Pictures at an Exhibition, Dvorak's Symphony No. 8, Danse Bacchanale, Danzon No. 2