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Zhi Gao

Clovis,CA

Summary

Piano is my most enthusiastic hobby, but other than piano, I have a great passion for music overall. Joined the best choir (Chamber Choir) in my school through auditions, later found interest in percussion, and joined the percussion group in the school Symphonic Band. Attended four years of musicianship class (including one year of AP Music Theory) in high school. Composed music of baroque and modern music using various compositional skills and musical knowledge like atonility. Journaled thoughts and analyzed musical techniques on music from different time periods. Sang music intervals and sight-reading pieces. Dictated short listening pieces. Learned the history of composers.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Percussion Member

University High School, Fresno
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced percussion performance by attending bi-weekly (or three times a week) rehearsals and practicing assigned music in leisure time.
  • Participated in memorable concerts, showcasing the percussion''s talent and hard work to appreciative audiences. Additionally, played with Symphonic Band as part of the performance.

Piano

Teacher: Sevan Balabanian
06.2021 - Current
  • Started piano learning since 2012, in China. Obtained piano amateur (for teens) level 8 by Central Conservatory of Music.
  • Studied with piano teacher Sevan Balabanian in America from 2021 to now. Currently working on Certificate of Merit piano level 10.
  • Participated in several recitals, accompanied for choir in their concerts.
  • Music studied and performed:

Waltz in B minor, Op. 69, No. 2 by F. Chopin

Sonate No. 14, “Moonlight” 1st Movement by L. Beethoven

Invention No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 784 by J. S. Bach Sonata in A Major, Op. 59 No. 1, 1st by F. Kuhlau

Waltz in A-flat Major, op. 69, no. 1 by F. Chopin

Fiesta, Op. 52 No. 7 by J. Turina

Allemande from French suite in c minor, BWV 813 by J. S. Bach

Sonata No. 5 in G Major, K. 283, 1st Allegro by W. A. Mozart

Arabesque No. 1 by C. Debussy

Ella Y Yo from 19th Century Cuban Dances by E. Lecuona

Prelude 21, BWV 866 by J.S. Bach

Sonata No. 25 in G Major by L. Beethoven

Etude in D minor, Op.1, No. 4 by F. Liszt

Nocturne, Op. 55, No. 1 by F. Chopin

Choir Member

University High School, Fresno
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Enhanced choir performance by attending bi-weekly (or three times a week) rehearsals and practicing assigned music in leisure time.
  • Participated in memorable concerts, showcasing the choir''s talent and hard work to appreciative audiences.

Timeline

Percussion Member

University High School, Fresno
08.2023 - Current

Piano

Teacher: Sevan Balabanian
06.2021 - Current

Choir Member

University High School, Fresno
08.2020 - 05.2023
Zhi Gao