MUSIC
Trumpet & Piano
Music has been an important part of my life both before and during my time at IMS. Through trumpet performances, ensemble experiences, and piano, I have continued to challenge myself as a musician and become more confident performing in front of others.
TRUMPET
Continuing My Trumpet · Summer 2026
During the summer, I have continued developing my trumpet playing through lessons at Exeter Summer while also preparing an individual piece to record before the start of the new school year.
Exeter Summer
Summer 2026
In Progress
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Exeter Summer
Summer 2026
Private Trumpet Lessons
Taking private trumpet lessons during Exeter Summer gave me the opportunity to focus more closely on my technique and musical expression. Working one-on-one with my instructor helped me recognize areas I could improve and become more confident in my playing. It was a valuable way to continue developing as a musician while spending my summer at Exeter.
IMS PERFORMANCES
Spring Concert
April 2026
Trumpet Performance
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Winter Concert
December 2025
Jazz Band
Trumpet Solo
Ensemble
Trumpet Performance
Performing my first trumpet solo with the IMS Jazz Band was one of the most memorable moments of my first year at IMS. It was not only my first solo, but also one of my first performances at a new school, so I was extremely nervous. Finishing the performance successfully gave me a strong sense of accomplishment and helped me become much more confident as a musician.
BEFORE IMS
YISS | 2023-2025
YISS Band First Trumpet 2023-2025
KIMEA Middle School Honor Band Festival
First Trumpet 2025
PIANO
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major
1st Movement
Prepared for Orchestra Performance | August 2025
In 2025, I began preparing the first movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major for a performance with an orchestra planned for November. Although the performance was ultimately put on hold when I left Korea to attend IMS, preparing the concerto was an important part of my musical development.
