2023 Submissions
Grand Polonaise by T. Boehm
Grand Polonaise, op. 16 by Theodore Boehm; a romantic piece that uses several playful themes.
Badinerie by J.S. Bach
Badinerie from Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2 in b Minor, BWV 1067, was originally composed for solo flute and orchestra.
Partita No. 3 I. Prelude by J.S. Bach
Ever since I was a child, I have loved music, growing up hearing Carmen Fantasy and Czardas.
Summer by J. Hisaishi
This piece, "Summer," was first composed and performed by Joe Hisaishi.
Cello Suite No.4 in E-Flat Major by J.S. Bach
My artwork is of Bach's Fourth Suite, the Allemande. It is a baroque dance that goes through a moderate speed, and I listened to the many different interpretations of this piece by Mischa Maisky, Pablo Casals, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Yo-Yo Ma.
Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing by S. Wonder
This is one of the songs that immensely helped me develop my vocal agility.
Waterloo Sunset by R. Davies
The Kinks have always been one of my favorite bands, and Waterloo Sunset is one of their most beautiful songs.
Dyin Ain't So Bad by F. Wildhorn
When I express through creativity with singing or dance, all the worries I had in my head, the monsters of being a teenager disappear.
Bass Video (Original)
With my artistic thinking I like to think about the people and what they'd want to hear.
Fantaisie Impromptu by Chopin
"I am playing the piano piece "Fantaisie-Impromptu" by Chopin.
Rain by Grandson and J. Reyez
This is a cover of Rain by Grandson and Jessie Reyez, recorded and produced by me.
Violin Concerto No.1 Movement 1 by H. Wieniawski
Prior to my performance of my piece, I spent lots of time practicing and preparing for this competition.
The Retribution of He
This piece is a micro fiction focused on misguided religious beliefs and trauma within the church.
Valz Venozolano No.2 by A. Lauro
This is Antonio Lauro's Vals Venezolano No. 2 (Venezuelan Waltz No. 2) for guitar.
Them Changes by Thundercat
Our song is a modern classic by the great bassist Steven Lee Bruner (aka. Thundercat), who uses a creative sampling technique to make a compelling groove.
Hungarian Dance No.1 by J. Brahms
We came together as a string quartet from Oakland Youth Orchestra.
Song for You by L. Russell
It impacts my life because I am an artist who loves to express himself through art.
Moanin' by B. Timmons
I chose the song Moanin’ by Bobby Timmons because it is a very fun song to play as a saxophonist because of the call and response melody with the other instruments in the ensemble.