Music

I have been playing the French Horn since middle school, and the experience has been invaluable. Serving in the symphony orchestra helped me forge close friendships, while participating in numerous recitals enhanced my musicianship and my ability the savor the joy of music. Currently, I have been under the instruction of Daniel Wood since 2023.

• Principal French Horn, Gunn High School Symphony Orchestra 2025-2026

  • Third Horn,  Gunn High School Symphony Orchestra 2023-2025 

• Principal French Horn at San Jose State University Honor Band 2024

• CASMEC All State Honor Band 2024, 2026

I have been playing the piano for about 12 years. Through playing the piano, I gained a foundation in music theory and, more importantly, it became the reason my comprehension of music expanded greatly. I received valuable high-ranked prizes in numerous piano competitions including 

• 1st Place at Charleston International Music Competition 2024 

• 2nd Place at American Protege International Piano and Strings Competition and invited to perform at Carnegie Hall 2024

• 4th Place United States Open Music Competition 2024

• California State Honor Certificate of Merit Level 10/Advanced 2023

• Invited to perform at Junior Bach Festival 2023 / 2024

Hopebox Youth Charity Orchestra and Club (Vice President) 2023 ~ 

I played in the Youth charity orchestra for three years and raised $35k+ in concerts which were donated to Sunday Friends, JW House, Martha's Kitchen, and Save the Children.

• Played music and provided baked goods for families in medical crises at JW House at Kaiser Permanente

• Prepared and guided STEM education along with other volunteers to underprivileged children in San Jose throughout the year

• Volunteered as private 1-1 tutor for underprivileged students across the nation and Provided neurodiverse students academic support