Education
| Class of 2027 | Ward Melville High School East Setauket, New York |
Composition Programs
| 2026 |
Jacobs Composition Academy Summer Intensive
Indiana University
Completed a 5 week intensive virtual program, mentored by conservatory faculty in advanced portfolio development and technical craft. Completed nine 45 minute one on one composition lessons with Dr. Jee Won Kim. Professional realization of an original trio for piano, violin, and cello, We Just Don't Get It, performed by Indiana University musicians.
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| 2026 to present |
Penn State Young Composers Institute
Participating in a 30 week intensive in advanced orchestration, modern harmony, and digital engraving under faculty mentorship. Finalized a professional studio recording of an original piano and clarinet duo, Back and Forth, with ongoing advanced portfolio development.
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Private Music Study
| 2024 to present | Daniel FogelNew York Piano performance, with occasional composition feedback |
| 2023 to 2024 | Dr. Melanie BirnbaumNew York Piano performance, with occasional composition feedback |
| 2017 to 2019 | Rosanne BrownOhio Composition study |
| 2015 to 2022 | The Piano Preparatory SchoolOhio Piano performance with Christina Sidaras, 2015 to 2019, and Peg Stockton, 2019 to 2022, with occasional composition feedback |
Composition Awards and Recognition
| 2026 | First Place with HonorInternational Youth Music Competitions (IYMC) Back and Forth, piano and clarinet duo |
| 2026 | Silver AwardBrahms Young Musician Competition Back and Forth, piano and clarinet duo |
| 2026 | Second PlaceGlobal Musical Arts Competition (GMAC) Unzufrieden, piano solo |
| 2026 | Silver Award4th International Classical Music Talent Competition We Just Don’t Get It, piano, violin and cello trio |
| 2025 | Third PlaceInternational Youth Music Competitions (IYMC) Unzufrieden, piano solo |
| 2024 | Honorable MentionInternational Youth Music Competitions (IYMC) Meine Stimmung, piano solo |
| 2021 | Honorable MentionOhioMTA Western District Composition Contest Trust Yourself, piano solo |
| 2019 | Excellent RatingNational Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Ohio Junior Composer Contest Bogs Mogs, piano solo |
| 2018 | Superior RatingInternational Piano Composition Contest Jupiter, piano solo |
| 2017 | Honorable MentionOhioMTA Western District Composition Contest Number 8, piano solo |
Selected Composition Workshops and Masterclasses
| 2019 | Masterclass in Music CompositionDayton Music Club and COCOA Synco, performed by pianist Amanda Roberts |
| 2019 | Student Composers WorkshopPiano Preparatory School, Ohio Sukodoo, performed in a workshop led by composer Timothy Brown |
| 2018 | Young Composers MasterclassDayton Music Club and COCOA Jupiter, performed by pianist Kristen Kosey |
Leadership and Music Education
| Feb 2026 to present |
Founder and InstructorPieceFoundry
Founded a free online music composition platform teaching students in Grades 1 to 8 the fundamentals of composition. Develops original instructional materials and publishes a biweekly composition blog.
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Selected Adjudicated Submissions
| 2026 | Back and Forth, piano and clarinet duo NYSSMA Calls for Creators, Young Composer Showcase |
| 2026 | Whispers in the Mirror, piano solo 13th Annual Youth Composition Competition |
| 2025 | Whispers in the Mirror, piano solo NYSSMA Calls for Creators, Young Composer Showcase |
| 2025 | Fameless, piano solo 12th Annual Youth Composition Competition |
| 2023 | The World Changes, piano solo Sempre Musick Composition Competition |
| 2019 | Sukodoo, piano solo OhioMTA Western District Composition Contest |
| 2018 | Jupiter, piano solo OhioMTA Western District Composition Contest |
Selected Performances of Original Piano Compositions
| 2025, 2026 | Unzufrieden SigmaNext Camp, chamber concert |
| 2021 | Trust Yourself Jacob Coy Middle School Talent Show |
| 2018 | Jupiter Student recital, studios of Erin Ferdelman and Rosanne Brown |
| 2017 | Number 8 OhioMTA Western District Honors Recital · Student recital, Piano Preparatory School · Shaw Elementary School Talent Show |
Piano Solo Performance Awards and Recognition
| 2026 | Superior Plus Rating (Top Talent Circle)National Piano Guild Auditions District Program, 4 memorized pieces |
| 2026 | Second PlaceGlobal Musical Arts Competition (GMAC) Classical Music |
| 2025 | A+ (98 out of 100)New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Level 5 |
| 2022 | SuperiorNFMC Ohio Junior Festival Elementary IV, piano solo and theory test |
| 2020 | SuperiorNFMC Ohio Junior Festival Primary IV |
| 2019 to 2022 | First Class HonoursThe Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Levels 1 through 4 |
Selected Performance Experience
| 2022 to 2024 | Wind Ensemble, percussionPaul J. Gelinas Junior High School Performed in the Winter Showcase, the Annual Showcase concert, and the 2024 NYSSMA Major Festival. |
| 2023 to 2024 | Jazz Band, pianoPaul J. Gelinas Junior High School Performed in the Winter Showcase and Showcase concerts. |
| 2022 to 2024 | Concert Band, percussionPaul J. Gelinas Junior High School Performed in 8th and 9th grade seasonal concerts, including spring and holiday performances. |
| 2017 to 2021 | PianoThe Piano Preparatory School Performed in six seasonal student recitals. |
Languages
| English, native and fluent · Turkish, heritage speaker · Spanish, intermediate |