I am one of the most extroverted and outgoing pianists I think you will ever meet. While most professional pianists make a career as a solo artist and perform recitals, I find that a bit too lonely for me. Therefore, I supplement solo work with as much collaboration as I can since I much prefer the aspect of music that includes performing with others, which is evident in where I choose to position myself in music. I spend most of my time as a musical theater director playing in pit orchestras and accompanying singers and instrumentalists. I also am heavily involved in chamber music and enjoy playing in larger ensembles like symphony orchestras and wind ensembles when piano parts are needed.
While my musical journey started at 4 years old on the piano, I really found my passion foster when I started middle school band and got to perform with multiple people. The feeling of creating music with my friends was something unlike anything I have ever felt. That moment led me to pursue more collaborative opportunities with music. I attended music summer camps which has continued into international piano festivals in Europe. I joined youth symphonies which has led to my ensemble and chamber involvement in my collegiate years. And I was open to collaborating with peers which has led me to become interested composer collaborations and debuting new music whenever I can.
These examples that started out as fun extracurricular activities and more excuses to be with my friends have led to so many fun and professional opportunities. I thrive on meeting new people and making friends, and many of these past friends, interestingly enough, have become colleagues and peers as we all continue to develop musically together.
Confucius is quoted saying, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” That resonates deeply with me when I perform and with anyone who listens to me perform. My motivation and goal with music every day is the connection I make with collaborating with other musicians and bringing that pleasure. From actors on stage, to instrumentalists in the pit, to chamber players, to ensemble members, to anyone I interact with while performing, seeing music bring joy to others is my passion and why I continue to perform every single day.
While my musical journey started at 4 years old on the piano, I really found my passion foster when I started middle school band and got to perform with multiple people. The feeling of creating music with my friends was something unlike anything I have ever felt. That moment led me to pursue more collaborative opportunities with music. I attended music summer camps which has continued into international piano festivals in Europe. I joined youth symphonies which has led to my ensemble and chamber involvement in my collegiate years. And I was open to collaborating with peers which has led me to become interested composer collaborations and debuting new music whenever I can.
These examples that started out as fun extracurricular activities and more excuses to be with my friends have led to so many fun and professional opportunities. I thrive on meeting new people and making friends, and many of these past friends, interestingly enough, have become colleagues and peers as we all continue to develop musically together.
Confucius is quoted saying, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” That resonates deeply with me when I perform and with anyone who listens to me perform. My motivation and goal with music every day is the connection I make with collaborating with other musicians and bringing that pleasure. From actors on stage, to instrumentalists in the pit, to chamber players, to ensemble members, to anyone I interact with while performing, seeing music bring joy to others is my passion and why I continue to perform every single day.
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To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable.”
- Aaron Copland
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