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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

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