2023 Submissions
Flowers of Pyeongan (Original)
My artwork is the performance of improvised gayageum minyo using a 12-string sanjo-style gayageum.
Violin Concerto by J. Sibelius
The piece I played is the Violin Concerto in D minor, 1st movement by Jean Sibelius.
Sonata Op. 31 No. 2 Arr. L. Beethoven
"This piece is Beethoven's Sonata in D minor, op. 31, no. 2 "The Tempest"
Etude Op.8 No.12 by A. Scriabin
I have learned the Scriabin Etude op. 8 no. 12 since October 2022. I have spent two months before then learning the piece, and receiving instruction to aid this process.
Cello Concerto No. 1 in Eb Major, Op. 107, I. Allegretto by D. Shostakovich
This is an excerpt from the first movement of the Shostakovich Cello Concert in Eb Major.
Violin Concerto No. 2 by Wieniawski
Artwork is a way to express one's deepest and most emotional expressions.
Alto Saxophone Concerto in E-flat, Op. 109 by A. Glazunov
My performance is an excerpt from the Glazunov Alto Saxophone Concerto in E-flat, Op. 109.
Chanson Dans La Nuit by C. Salzedo
At the end of every year, my harp teacher encourages us to videotape ourselves playing our pieces that we’ve learned.
Marimba Concerto by S. Golovko
It’s a beautiful and emotional concerto composed by Mr. Sergei Golovko.
A Moth to a Flame
Exploring my creativity allowed me to figure out how I want to present myself.
The Boy in the Attic
This the prologue of a fantasy novel I have been working on for several years.
Code of Conduct
The one thing that really comes down about life to me right now is understanding the rules and boundaries of life. This includes many things : actions, friendships, love, family, social media, anxiety, school, future, etc.
To My Reader
This poem was written during the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War when the United States was hesitant to aid Ukraine in its fight for freedom to avoid causing world war.
of fathers & fire
This specific collection of poetry, titled "of fathers & fire," aims to chronicle some of my experiences as a child of two Vietnamese immigrant parents.
It Looks Better / Considering Sorrows
The first poem, "It Looks Better," is a commentary on the various ways Earth looks so perfect from certain angles. Yes, Earth is beautiful, but Earth is also flawed.
Always Second, Mistake of Haiku, and A Lament for Larry
My personal favorite poem, "Mistake of Haiku", was created after reading one of my favorite novels, "Orconomic: A Satire".
Still With You
Inspired by the rainy days of my childhood, I hope my writing helps to express the meaningful bond that is formed through a mother's unconditional love for their child.
Facts About Octopuses
I created my writing pieces in class based on prompts provided by my teacher.