Rachel Choy, 16, is a high school sophomore with a lifelong passion for music. She began piano and violin studies at the age of four and has been a dedicated member of the Golden State Youth Orchestra for since 2018. As a soloist, she has performed both as a pianist with the Chamber Orchestra and as a violinist with the Camerata Orchestra.
Rachel has earned ABRSM Grade 8 distinction in both piano and violin, as well as advanced recognition through the Certificate of Merit program. She has also been a prizewinner in various competitions and remains committed to furthering her artistic development through performance and study.
Watch Rachel Choy perform Symphonie Espagnole (Op. 21) Mvt 1 Allegro non troppo by Lalo on the violin for the 2025 Virtuoso Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.