2022 Submissions
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After moving into our new home in 2011, my family and I started making large felt wall panels to populate the blank and unfamiliar walls. We were inspired by artists like Damien Hirst and Ellsworth Kelly because of their vibrant colors and geometric shapes. With high ceilings, we were able to decorate our home with modern hanging mobiles.
Wizard of Bunny
I was inspired by one of my favorite movies, The Wizard of Oz. The assignment was to create a digital painting on Adobe Photoshop but you had to incorporate a bunny into the theme.
Scootaloo by Jobii
I love the song Scootaloo (by Jobii) for its jazz piano, especially the piano solo. I challenged myself to learn the solo note for note -- which took some time but was super worth it. It is now my favorite song to play.
Flood by Snarky Puppy
I am a drummer and music producer who specializes in making trap and house music.
Your Song by E. John
Your Song, being one of his first collaborations with Bernie Taupin, felt like my song. I believe it helps instill this feeling that even though life may have been going through a rough patch, there’s always that certain someone that makes things better.
Piano Sonata No.4, Op.7 by L.V. Beethoven
While preparing this Beethoven sonata, I find it helpful to organize my plan into sections. After I learn the basic notes, rhythms, and dynamics, I start analyzing the overall structure of the piece and identifying the exposition, development, and recapitulation.
Violin Concerto First Movement by M. Bruch
Bruch's violin concerto is a piece I've been working on since summer for all movements. This movement is one of my favorites and I really enjoy playing it.
Just the Two of Us by G. Washington, Jr. & B. Withers
I was inspired by YUSU's rendition of "Just the two of us" on YouTube so I decided to transcribe it and add improvisation in addition to the melody.
This time again by Omar J.
My artwork process is songwriting, I’ve been songwriting since the beginning of covid. While I always had a passion for singing I started creating my own songs, they are mostly created from my piano.
Till It Happens to You by C. Bailey Rae
For my artwork, I will be singing a cover of Corrine Bailey Rae’s , Till It Happens To You. My voice teacher, Amber introduced this song to me and I have loved and listened to it nonstop for a while.
Desafinado by J. Gilberto & S. Getz
I am deeply committed to my craft and I plan to major in jazz voice in college. I have dedicated my whole life to performing and it is what I love most in this world.
Sister Kate by The Ditty Bops
This is a cover of "Sister Kate" by the Ditty Bops. It features Dudu Basher on guitar and drums, and Noga Altman on vocals and sound editing.
River Flows In You by Yiruma
River Flows in You is a classic musical piece composed by Yiruma. The composition repeats the same melody throughout the piece but with variations in each repetition.
Chelsea Morning by J. Mitchell
Chelsea Morning by Joni Mitchell has been somewhat difficult to learn for me. I have just recently branched out into solo vocal singing, as I have been singing in a choir practically my entire life. When I first heard the song, I thought it would be perfect to learn not only for scholarship opportunities, like this one, but for my actual college audition.
They Just Keep Moving The Line from "Smash" by M. W. Scott / M. Shaiman
Here is my cover of Moving the Line from the musical Smash! I love musical theater, and this particular piece has jazz influences I thought would be perfect for this competition.
Impromptu Op. 90, No. 4 by F. Schubert
Schubert's Impromptu Op. 90, No. 4 is longer than 5 minutes, so unfortunately I had to cut my video in the beginning by a little bit.
Se tu m'ami by A. Parisotti
The song I chose for my performance is Se tu m'ami. The composer was Alessandro Parisotti and the lyricist is Paolo Rolli.
Geki Ai No Yobigoe Ga Nig-Ae No Kyosei O Kurau by Imperial Circus Dead Decadence
This song for me has been a really big stepping stone in my proficiency at guitar. When I first heard it, my jaw dropped at the solo.