Leyna Kitahama
Mercer Island,US
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Convenant Living Shores
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Played classical music for the elderly at the retirement home during dinner time. Collaborated with another musician to perform a duo, and assisted to provide an elegant and special environment.
Volunteer
Mercer Island United Methodist Church
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed classical music during the ceremony that involved singing. Also performed solo pieces at the end of the service.
Volunteer Organizer
Siletz Bay Music Festival
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted the resident composer with translation and communication among festival members, ensuring smooth collaboration and engagement.
Volunteer
French American School of Puget Sound
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Took care of kids coming from diverse backgrounds and taught them French. Experience included reading them picture books, putting them to sleep, and helping them wear clothes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mercer Island High School
Mercer Island, WA06.2025
Professional experience
Performed as a professional player for Music of Remembrance, receiving compensation for participation in their concerts (2021 - 2023).
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Principle Cellist with the Mercer Island Orchestra
- Awarded the David Tonkonogui Memorial Award in 2023.
- Awarded Concerto Division Winner at the Seattle Young Artists Music Festival in Seattle, Washington in 2023
- Participated in Seattle Chamber Music Society in 2024
- Participated in Bowdoin International Music Festival in 2024
- Joined the WMEA Washington High School All-State Honor Group (2023)
- Participated in Musicalta: Music Academy and Festival in France (2023)
- Participated in ARIA International Summer Academy (2022&2023)
Tutoring experience
Tutor experience:
Taught a 7th grader cello (April 2023-December 2023)
Taught a Japanese 2nd grader English (October 2023-Januart 2024)
Timeline
Volunteer
Convenant Living Shores
03.2024 - 06.2024
Volunteer Organizer
Siletz Bay Music Festival
08.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
French American School of Puget Sound
06.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer
Mercer Island United Methodist Church
04.2023 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Mercer Island High School
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