Music

Music has grounded me through the many obstacles and celebrations of life. I have played the Saxophone and the Veena(a South Indian classical instrument) for the last 10 years. Below are a few of my performances and accolades showcased.

Vijayadasami, 2021

Vijayadasami is an auspicious day for Hinduism that celebrates your Gurus (mentors or teachers). I decided to honor my Veena Guru by weaving a personal story into the music.

CCC, 2019

Carnatic Chamber Concerts (CCC) is a volunteer-led organization in the Bay Area that promotes South Indian classical music amongst youth. I have been a member of CCC for over 5 years. The above video showcases a performance to celebrate the December music season (known as Marghazhi Masam) in South India.

House Concert Series, 2015

The above picture is from a concert I had the opportunity to perform in.

Ramanavami, 2013

Above is a snapshot from my first-ever Veena performance, honoring the auspicious Hindu occasion, Ramanavami.

Jazz Ensemble, 2016

The video above showcases a solo opportunity I received in the song "My Funny Valentine" composed by Richard Rodgers.

Wind Ensemble, 2019

In addition to playing in Jazz Ensembles, I also play classical saxophone in Wind Ensembles, and was first chair during my ensemble tenure in high school.