2026 Submissions
With God On Our Side
This is our modern interpretation of Bob Dylan's song criticizing how the United States justifies their actions.
Video Game Piano Compilation
I've learned pretty much everything that I've memorized by ear.
For the Beauty of the Earth, arr. Paul John Rudoi
Incredibly, humans can use the instrument bestowed upon us—our voice—to create gloriously full and lush harmonies capturing the soul’s deepest feelings.
Bulletproof
The song I chose is named "Bulletproof", originally by La Roux, however the arrangement I chose to perform is based on Melanie Martinez's (I do not support the actions of this artist).
Inner Urge
"Inner Urge" is a jazz tune by the great tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson that he wrote to express his anger from living in New York City. T
Martes 13 ~ Upright Bass (Tololoche) Performance
“Martes 13” or Tuesday the 13th is a song by Luis R Conriquez.
Serenade to a Cuckoo - Rahsaan Roland Kirk
We learned this tune one day over the summer when we decided that we would play whatever tune we landed on by flipping to a random page in the Real Book.
Ah, Love, but a Day
In my performance of Amy Beach’s “Ah, Love, but a Day,” I wanted to represent through my vocal expression how fleeting and fragile love can feel.
Gigue & Double from Bach's Suite in C Minor
Bach wrote this piece for the lute, but it works beautifully on classical guitar.
Dreamer by Laufey
"Dreamer" is the prelude to my favorite album, exploring the complexities of love.
Love Me Anyway
To me, this song describes the feeling of unconditional love and how one can feel undeserving of it.
Sonata in F major, Op 10 No.2 I. Allegro by L. Beethoven
The first movement of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata in F major, Op. 10 No. 2 is playful, witty, and full of contrasts.
Prelude in E minor
When I play the Prelude in E Minor, I focus on its calm, steady rhythm and the gentle flow of the melody.
Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in Eb major
I often have an issue with being too “by-the-book” when doing most things: building, artwork, and most notably, playing my instruments.
Chaconne - Antonio Vitali
I aimed to convey my emotions solely through the strings and bow, restraining all other expressions, so that these feelings could be fully communicated to the audience.
Etude Op 10 No 5
I chose Etude Op 10 No 5 by Chopin as my work because it fits my personality.
Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie
Debussy’s Première Rhapsodie, which translates to “First Rhapsody”, is a single-movement work that blends imagination and expressive storytelling.
Misty, Ella Fitzgerald
I performed this song in August of this year, in a local competition, Lamorinda Idol.
Ishane Koti Suriya Prakashane
"Ishane Koti Suriya Prakashane" is a Carnatic music composition by Muthu Thandavar in the ragam Nalinakanti and is set to Adi Thalam.