Valerie Lai, 14, Cello

Years of Experience: 5

Musical Experience: 
AWARDS
· 1st Place, 2023 Richmond Symphony League Concerto Competition
· Finalist, 2023 American Youth Symphonic Orchestra Concerto Competition
· 1st Place, 2022 OPUS Music Competition (State Level) – String | Category III
· 2nd Place, 2022 YMIC Metropolitan Music Festival – Solo String Category
· 3rd Place, 2022 National Chamber Ensemble Outstanding Young Artist Competition
· 2nd Place, Junior Division, 2022 Misbin Family Memorial Chamber Music Competition
· 3rd Place, String Chamber Junior Division, 2022 YMIC International Competition
· 2nd Alternate, 2021 American Youth Concert Orchestra Solo Competition
· Junior Cello Winner, 2020 National Philharmonic Virtual Solo Bach Competition

ORCHESTRA
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras Annandale, VA
- Principal Cellist, Symphonic Orchestra 2021 – 2023
- Principal Cellist, Concert Orchestra 2020 – 2021
- Assistant Principal Cellist, Debut Orchestra 2019 – 2020

CHAMBER MUSIC
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras - Chamber Ensemble Annandale, VA
- Quartet Veva 2022 - Present
- Trio Veva 2021 – 2022

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• Skype

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