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EDUCATION
TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts in Music and Philosophy
Semester Abroad at Oxford University
GPA: 3.8
Anticipated 2025
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2024
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
INTERN, FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
June 2023-August 2023
• Collaborated in setting up 8 weekly concerts, accommodating guest artists, and engaging community.
• Accompanied 4 morning services on piano.
• Gathered, organized, and input information into digital database for music archives.
CAMPUS MINISTRIES LEADER, TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
September 2022-May 2023
• Coordinated music and service plans for twice-weekly chapel services.
• Led as a vocalist and instrumentalist in traditional and contemporary styles of worship music.
• Collaborated with students and faculty in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helping congregants develop a sense of belonging.
WORSHIP LEADERSHIP
Trinity Christian College, Chapel Musician (viola, voice)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Oak Lawn, IL (piano, viola, voice)
Malang English Service, Indonesia (viola)
September 2021-present
2020-present
2018
TEACHER, PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
September 2022-May 2023
• Assisted 6 beginner-level students in learning piano and viola.
• Planned and prepared individual music lessons each week to support student needs.
• Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Sandra Zylstra Music Scholarship
OPUS Music Competition Awards, Trinity Christian College
• 1st Place in Instrumental Ensemble category
• 2nd Place in Instrumental Solo category
• 2nd Place in Vocal Solo category
• 2nd Place in Composition category
• 1st Place in Instrumental Solo category
Music Leadership Scholar, Trinity Christian College
Diversity Scholar, Trinity Christian College
Honors Program, Trinity Christian College
Martin & Janet Ozinga Memorial Scholarship (Chamber Choir), Trinity Christian College
Peer Ministry Scholar
2023-2024
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2023
2023
2023
2023
2022
2021-2025
2021-2025
2021-2025
2021-2025
2021-2022
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
RECITALS AND MASTERCLASSES
Viola Studio recital, Northern Illinois University
• Kimber—Twelve Caprices for Solo Viola: I. Caprice in G; II. Caprice in D
Organ (solo recital), Fourth Presbyterian Church
• Albinoni, J. S. Bach, Krebs, Pachelbel, Walton
Viola (masterclass with Michael Kimber), Northern Illinois University
• Kimber—20th Century Idioms for Violists: II. Quartal; III. Whole-Tone; IV. Octatonic
Viola (invited soloist), Trinity Christian College, All God’s Children
• J. S. Bach—Suite No. 5 in C Minor: II. Allemande
Viola Studio recital, Northern Illinois University
• Hermann—Technical Studies, Op. 22: I. Allegro; II. Presto
Viola recital, Northern Illinois University
• Rode—24 Caprices, No. 21: Tempo Giusto
Trinity Christian College: OPUS Competition Winner recitals
• Voice: Hurwitz—Audition
• Viola: J. S. Bach—Suite No. 5 in C Minor: I. Prelude
• Viola: Bartók—Viola Concerto: III. Allegro Vivace
Trinity Christian College: Student recitals
• Viola: Brahms—Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 120, No. 2: III. Andante con moto
• Viola: Brahms—Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 120, No. 2: II. Allegro appassionato
• Viola: Peters—Out of the Depths: an improvisation
• Viola: Brahms—Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 120, No. 2: I. Allegro Amabile
• Piano: Brahms—Intermezzo, Op. 118, No. 2
• Viola: Hermann—Op. 22: III. Agitato; IV. Sostenuto
• Viola: Clarke—Viola Sonata: I. Impetuoso
• Viola: Bartók—Viola Concerto: II. Adagio Religioso
• Violin: Moszkowski—Suite for Two Violins & Piano in G minor, Op. 71: I. Allegro Energico
• Viola: Vieuxtemps—Capriccio Pour Alto Seul
• Violin: Mozart—Violin Sonata No. 18 in G, K. 301: I. Allegro con Spirito
• Voice: Menken—Colors of the Wind; Chausson—Le Colibri
• Piano: Debussy—Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
• Voice: Humperdinck—Hansel and Gretel: Evening Prayer
• Viola: Bartók —Viola Concerto: I. Moderato
November 2023
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July 2023
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May 2023
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April 2023
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November 2022
August 2021
April 2023
April 2023
April 2022
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December 2023
November 2023
November 2023
October 2023
April 2023
March 2023
December 2022
November 2022
April 2022
April 2022
December 2021
December 2021
November 2021
November 2021
July 2021
CHURCH ENGAGEMENTS
Violin, Salem Lutheran Church, Advent service
Viola, St. John the Divine Lutheran Church, Good Friday service
Piano, Trinity Reformed Church of Hublersburg, Christmas service
Alto, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Violin, Trinity Lutheran Church, Senior Luncheon
Viola, Trinity Lutheran Church, Senior Luncheon
Weddings: violin and viola
December 2023
April 2023
December 2022
December 2022
December 2022
December 2019
2015, 2021, 2022
COLLABORATIVE PERFORMANCES
Accompanist (piano)
• Trinity Christian College
• First Presbyterian Church
Principal Violin, Beverly Theatre Group, Wizard of Oz
Piano, Trinity Christian College, Senior Luncheon
Voice, Bethshan Association, memorial service
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October 2023
July 2023
May 2023
March 2023
August 2022
ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
Viola
• Southwest Symphony Orchestra
• Soaring Strings concert, Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
• Jazz Ensemble, Trinity Christian College
• Birch Creek Music Performance Center
• String ensemble, Trinity Christian College
• 20th Anniversary concert, Chicago All-City String Orchestra, University of Chicago
• In Darkness We Rise concert, Chicago Sinfonietta (side-by-side), Symphony Center
• Merit School of Music Conservatory
• Southeast Asia Bible Seminary, String Ensemble
Voice
• Women’s Choir, Fourth Presbyterian Church
• Concert Choir, Trinity Christian College
• Honors Ensemble (Chamber Choir), Trinity Christian College
• Gospel Choir, Trinity Christian College
• Seminary Choir, Southeast Asia Bible Seminary
• Chamber Choir, Southeast Asia Bible Seminary
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2016-2018, 2021-present
April 15, 2023
January 2023-May 2023
Summers: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
2019, 2021-present
July 29, 2019
March 25, 2019
2018-2021
2018
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2023
2021-present
2021-present
2018-present
2018
2018
PRIVATE MUSIC STUDY
Organ lessons: Michael Rees
Viola lessons: Matthew Mantell, Emillie Blair, Adi Surijanto, Amanda Grimm, Tony Devroye
Voice lessons: Toni Esker, Melinda Alberty
Piano lessons: Candace Peters, Caroline Sharmayanti, Minkyoo Shin
2023
2010-present
2020-2021
2012-2021
SPECIAL SKILLS
Singing in various languages, including French, Latin, Italian, and Spanish
Composition: solo viola, choral music, art songs
Basic guitar
Conducting
Acting
Dance: ballet, contemporary, jazz
Fiddle
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2023
2023
2022
2020, 2021
2010-2020
2016