Whitney Takata
Accomplished violinist with extensive performance experience in festivals, solo recitals, and orchestral collaborations. Recognized with multiple competition awards, scholarships, and acceptance to leading music festivals. Competent in viola and passionate educator, committed to fostering musical appreciation and community engagement through transformative music experiences.
Work History
Performer
Delivered engaging musical performances at weddings, lecture concerts, and museum showcases to enhance guest enjoyment.
Performed solo repertoire, including concertos, in collaborative piano studio class led by Jonathan Feldman.
Delivered successful premieres for contemporary music for composers at Manhattan School of Music and Juilliard.
Co-Founder of Juilliard Japan Concert Series
8 MonthsOrganized and performed a concert project to enhance community engagement among Juilliard students and alumni in Japan.
Co-Founder for Community Outreach
9 MonthsOrchestrated and delivered a series of tailored concerts for Alzheimer's patients.
Substitute
2 YearsResponded promptly to last-minute substitute calls for orchestra performances.
Faculty
9 MonthsTaught beginner to intermediate violin classes for children aged 7-15
Education
Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance
Artist Diploma
Masters of Music
Skills
Accomplishments
- Kosciuszko Foundation Wieniawski Violin Competition, Best Interpretation of a Work by Krzysztof Penderecki (2020)
- Verao Classico Masterclass, First Prize (2025)
- Japan Wind, Strings, and Percussion Solo Contest, Gold Medal Award (2016)
Languages
Music Festivals
Aspen Music Festival (2014, 2017, 2018)
Heifetz Music Institute (2021)
Music Academy of the West (2022, 2023) (String Leadership Program, 1st chair)
Kneisel Hall (2024)
Domaine Forget Charlevoix (2024)
Four Seasons Spring Workshop (2025)
Taos Music Festival (2026)