2024 Submissions
Don’t Work
A cool blend of R&B and Soul with bouncy production, a catchy hook, and an old-school feel. This self-written and self-produced track dives into a person's experience moving on from a relationship that, when reflected on, didn't work since the start.
Get'em Jumpin
Getting the opportunity to play at Sweetwater music hall in Mill Valley was one of the best experiences ever and I will cherish it forever.
Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major 1st movement by Haydn
This is the first five minutes of Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major 1st movement.
Sonate, Op10, No. 1 by L. Van Beethoven
I played Sonate, Op10, No.1, by Beethoven. At first, I was intimidated by the difficulty of the piece, but as I started to learn it and it started to grow on me, I quickly fell in love with it's rhythm of fast paced tempos and dreamy scenery.
In the Palm of my Hand
I was doing a photoshoot of a moon lamp one of my friends gifted me, and decided to hold it up in my palm.
BWV 997 Gigue
In this performance of Bach's BWV 997 Gigue, I wanted to bring out the special beauty of Bach's music on my classical guitar. Bach's pieces are famous for being complex but also intricately delicate, and playing his music feels both challenging and exciting.
First Record
This is a part of my first clarinet record of Grand Duo Concertante in Eb major, Opus48, for Clarinet and Piano, Carl Maria Von Weber, Romantic era.
Zombie by The Cranberries
As Bentley Upper School's music club, we have made a goal of spreading music throughout our community through performance. The Cranberries' Zombie was the first piece that we selected this year, as we truly resonated with the song in parallel to our world and all that occurs today.
Cello Concerto in E minor, Opus 85, Movement 1 by Elgar
The Elgar cello concerto is one of my favorite classical repertories. I preformed this concerto with the Central Oregon Orchestra in February 2023 as my solo debut with an orchestra.
Parents Lie by T. Kitt
This is a song is from the musical Freaky Friday composed by Tom Kitt. The song shows how despite their best efforts, the lies parents tell their children can greatly affect them when they grow up.
I Don't Want to Be You Anymore by B. Eilish
Performing is where I find the most peace; it is when I feel like my true self. My trauma started in elementary school when I began to get bullied. It wasn't just bullying like teasing, it was more physical, I was pushed and dragged often. At one point a group of kids locked me in the school's bathroom and turned off the light. They were holding it from the outside.
Ballade No 1. in G Minor Coda by Chopin
My tiny head bobbed in awe and wonder as my mom’s interpretation of Chopin’s Ballade No. 1 radiated throughout our cozy condo. As I tapped my feet a sense of longing to be able to play the piano so beautifully overcame me, and despite it being far out of reach of my juvenile hands, I leapt into the most difficult sections of the piece.
Cello Suite No. 2, Prelude by Bach
I started playing the cello when I was five, but I found my voice on the cello when I started playing Bach. Bach has always been an important part of any cellist's repertoire, and he was a profound composer.
Prelude in B flat Major BWV 866 by J.S. Bach
In this piece, I try to highlight the Baroque era nature of Bach's composition, where I accentuate the contrasts between its dynamics, tempo, and mood. I enjoyed exploring the bass harmony and terraced dynamics, which were musical elements I had not studied before.
Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op.22 by Chopin
Fond of the culture of his birthplace, Poland, Chopin strove to evoke its spirit in his compositions, especially through reference to the aristocratic polonaise. I really enjoy this piece because the composition showcases Chopin's exceptional ability to blend lyricism and virtuosity.
Scars to Your Beautiful by A. Cara
With the current rise in social media filters and diet culture, young female teens feel the need to conform to society’s standards. I want to represent teenagers and remind them that beauty comes in all shapes, skin tones, personalities, and smiles.
Cello Suite No. 3, BWV 1009: Sarabande by J. S. Bach
This is a performance of Bach's 3rd Suite, Sarabande.
Steal the Show
During the summer of 2023, the two of us participated in a singing summer camp together. Being roommates, we shared unforgettable experiences, understood each other on deeper levels, and shed tears while telling each other about personal difficulties.