San Francisco, CA
Classical Music
Our Latest Events
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Monta Loma Elementary School (Grades 3-5)
Live Regional Presentation
January 18, 2023 @ 9:15 AM -
Monta Loma Elementary School (Grades K-2)
Live Regional Presentation
January 18, 2023 @ 8:30 AM -
Monta Loma Elementary School (Grades 2-3)
Virtual Regional Presentation
October 11, 2020 -
Monta Loma Elementary School (Grades K-1)
Virtual Regional Presentation
October 11, 2020 -
Khan Lab School
Virtual Regional Presentation
April 20, 2020 -
Old Orchard School (Grades 6-8)
Live Regional Presentation
October 16, 2019 -
Old Orchard School (Grades 3-5)
Live Regional Presentation
October 16, 2019 -
Old Orchard School (Grades K-2)
Live Regional Presentation
October 16, 2019 -
Helios School in Sunnyvale
Live Regional Presentation
March 29, 2019 at 12:45 PM -
Bascom Library, San Jose
Live Regional Presentation
March 15, 2019 -
Joyce Ellington Library
Live Regional Presentation
March 8, 2019 at 4:30 PM -
Cherry Chase Elementary
Live Regional Presentation
February 7, 2019 at 9:15 AM -
Cherry Chase Elementary
Live Regional Presentation
February 7, 2019 at 8:30 AM -
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Live Regional Presentation
December 7, 2018 at 4:30 PM -
Heritage Academy
Live Regional Presentation
March 13, 2018 at 1:30 PM -
Rose Garden Branch Library
Live Regional Presentation
March 12, 2018 at 4:30 PM -
Seven Trees Branch Library
Live Regional Presentation
March 12, 2018 at 3 PM
What People are Saying…
“We loved having Back to BACH perform for the Palo Alto City Library! The members were very professional and presented a program that perfectly catered to their young audience. The kids in attendance were completely captivated and loved the Disney medley as well as the interactive parts of the presentation.”
Lorianna Giarrizzo
Children's Librarian
Rinconada Library
“I have nothing but the highest compliments. The presenters were patient, good natured and obviously both passionate about their discipline but also excited about sharing their interests with the student observers — The students were wonderfully talented, professional, and well prepared! Loved it!”
Jacob Aginsky & Michael Hurley
Teachers
Khan Lab School
“The Back to BACH program was a unique experience for our students. How neat to have our students see such talented high school musicians! You provided them with great information, combined with demonstrations to keep them engaged."
Lisa Hickey
Principal
Juana Briones Elementary School
“The students really enjoyed listening to you play! They especially loved the connection that many of you started playing around their age. I am hopeful this presentation will spark others to take an interest in instruments. Very professional and you did well with pacing!”
Jessica Rodrigues
Teacher
Monta Loma Elementary
“The back to bach project provided an engaging presentation that was informing and age appropriate. My students really enjoyed hearing the different musical pieces and having the chance to ask questions. Thank you for sharing your passion and encouraging our students to find theirs.”
Yasmeen Ghazzawi
Teacher
Monta Loma Elementary
“Our kindergarteners and first graders were fascinated to see and hear these wonderful youth musicians. Very inspiring.”
Kerri Fox
Teacher
Monta Loma Elementary
Meet the Team
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Violin
Co-Regional Director since Fall 2023
Member since Fall 2020
Saratoga High School, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Pre-College DivisionCo-Concertmaster of San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra
Invited to Aspen Music Festival and School, Heifetz International Music Institute, Bowdoin International Music Festival, and Meadowmount School of Music
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Piano
Co-Regional Director since Fall 2023
Member since Summer 2021
Los Altos High SchoolTwo-time National YoungArts Winner
MTNA Senior (2022-2023) and Junior (2020-2021) Piano Performance Competition National Finalist
Semifinalist of the 2021 Gina Bachauer International Junior Piano Competition
1st Prize Winner in the 2021 Los Angeles Liszt International Piano Competition
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Flute
Member since Summer 2020
Stanford University2020 National YoungArts Finalist and US Presidential Scholar of the Arts
Featured solo artist on NPR’s “From the Top”, where she represented the radio show at various events (Media Impact Funders Forum Philadelphia, Lotos Club NYC, and Music in Somerset Hills NJ)
1st place VEX Robot Skills at the 2018 National Technology Student Association convention
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Flute
Associate Regional Director since Fall 2023
Member since Spring 2021
Gunn High SchoolAlternate winner in 2020 California MTNA Competition
Second place in 2020 San Francisco Flute Society International Competition
First place in 2018 American Protege International Woodwinds and Brass Competition
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Violin
Member since Fall 2019
Regional Director from Fall 2019 to Spring 2021
Stanford UniversityConcertmaster of San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO) and won Concerto Competition, played as piano soloist with the orchestra
National Youth Orchestra (NYO-USA) 2019, 2020
2020 National YoungArts Honorable Mention Winner
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Violin
Member since Summer 2021
Palo Alto High SchoolFirst Place Winner of the 2020 Golden Classical Music Awards
Second Place Winner (junior category) of the American Protege International Piano and Strings 2021
Selected by the Junior Bach festival concert in 2021
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Violin
Member since Fall 2021Member of San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and Young Chamber Musicians
National Youth Orchestra (NYO-USA) 2022
Invited to and attended Music@Menlo, Aspen Music Festival, and Bowdoin International Music Festival
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Cello
Member since Fall 2022
Ruth Asawa School of the ArtsMember of Castleman Quartet Program
Cellist at an arts high school
Eastman cello institute
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Cello
Member since Summer 2023
Saratoga High SchoolPart of of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and Young Chamber Musicians since 2023
2023 California All-State Junior High School String Orchestra