About Me
At the age of 3, I started learning how to play the piano, and that's when I began to fall in love with music. I knew from a young age that I wanted to join band in school, but that opportunity wasn't available to me until sixth grade. As soon as I was introduced to the world of percussion, my life changed. Little did I know that percussion would become my biggest passion and something I'd want to continue to pursue for the rest of my life. My experience in the Cooper Middle School Band sparked my passion for percussion and pushed me to dedicate time and effort to becoming a great player. I started practicing and studying under Doug Wallace, and eventually, I obtained my first achievement as a percussionist when I made the All-District Band. Unfortunately, my second year in the Cooper Band was cut short due to COVID-19. Throughout the course of the pandemic, I continued to dedicate time to music, whether it was taking the online percussion class, practicing piano, or even just listening to pieces for inspiration. Once in-person school started again in 2021, I started attending Langley High School. I joined marching band and secured a spot as bass one on the Langley High School Drumline. During that school year, I started getting involved in more band-related extracurriculars. I was a member of the American Youth Philharmonic Concert/Symphonic Orchestra (AYCO/SO), I joined jazz band as a drummer, I made the All- District Band, and I received a superior rating on my entry for the Solo and Ensemble Festival. After a successful post-COVID year, I felt motivated and more confident in my skills and abilities as a percussionist. I channeled those emotions into my auditions and performances, and I saw great results. I became Senior Division Principal of the American Youth Philharmonic (AYP), and I made fifth chair in the All-State Symphonic Band. That Summer, I attended the Juilliard Summer Percussion Seminar, and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute's Summer Percussion Workshop. It's been a successful couple of years, and I believe my music career has gotten off to a great start. I'm very thrilled to announce that I will be attending the Eastman School of Music, and I know that there, my passion for percussion will only continue to grow. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities that have been available to me over the years.
