Since picking up the flute, Sophie has emerged as a distinguished young performer and is defined by the ability to excel among peers, serving as the only middle schooler flutist in Triangle Youth Orchestra (2023-2024) and selected twice for the NC East Central District Honors Symphonic Band.
Beyond ensemble work, Sophie is an accomplished soloist. She has earned Superior ratings at the RAFA Solo and Ensemble Fest and has served as the solo flutist for Carnage Magnet Choir for three consecutive years.
Watch Sophie Xu perform Morceau de Concours, Adagio non troppo by Gabriel Faure on the flute for the 2026 Classical Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.