Luis Nestares

Motivated High-School Senior seeking to further education at college. Experience in leadership in STEM, cultural, and musical sectors.

• Accepted into Washington Musical Pathways Initiative (Initiative based out of Washington DC to further classical music education in historically underrepresented ethnicities; reward up to $11,000)
• Accepted into Levine School of Music Honors Program (Honors program in Washington DC where members take part in masterclasses, chamber coaching, and performance opportunities)
• Accepted into Philadelphia International Music Festival (2023; International music festival taking place at Valley Forge Military Academy; took part in solo performance preparation program receiving lessons and classes from Philadelphia Orchestra members)
• Accepted into Brevard Music Center Summer Festival (2023; International music festival at Brevard Music Center; took part in daily rehearsals, classes, chamber coaching, and lessons from internationally known professional musicians)
• Accepted into JMU Spring String Thing Chamber Group (2022, 2023; Highest orchestra group at 3 day intensive at James Madison University)
• Accepted into District X Senior Honors Orchestra (2021, 2022, 3rd Chair)
• AP Scholar with Distinction
• 2nd Place in Cogen Concerto Competition (2 stage concerto competition in Washington DC)
• Honorable Mention in Marlin-Engle Solo Competition (2 stage solo competition in Washington DC)
• Received "Distinction" in violin performance juries (2019-2021)
• National Honors Society
• National Spanish Honors Society
• Tri-M Music Honors Society
• CollegeBoard National Hispanic Recognition Award
• West Potomac All A Honor Roll 3 years
• Letter and Pin From West Potomac Honors Orchestra

• West Potomac Symphonic Orchestra (Concertmaster; Lead ensemble in rehearsal and performances; aid younger members in learning music; travel to local elementary schools to help children with music)
• Washington Metropolitan Youth Orchestra (Co-Concertmaster; Lead ensemble members in rehearsal and performances; work with conductor to coordinate music efficiently)
• Levine School of Music Honors Chamber (First violinist; Participate in trio with pianist and violist)
• Asian Pacific Americans Club (Vice President; coordinate meetings, organize fundraisers, provide knowledge on Asian culture to West Potomac community)
• Cyber Security Club (Leadership team; work with members to discuss meeting and competition planning)
• Debate team (debater; participate in club meetings)
• Coach (chamber group coaching for underprivileged children in Southeast DC area)
• Tutor (Primarily Math and Science for families in Belle Haven and Fort Hunt area)
• Teacher (Music Theory and introductory violin for families in Belle Haven and Fort Hunt area)
• Shoe trading (Buy and resell shoes; profit of around $700)
• Stock trading (Trade stocks with my dad; profit of around $4500)