Claire Lee is a sophomore at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California. She has been playing the flute since the age of 11, under Ms. Tina Kim. She has won first place in both the 2021 and 2023 US International Open Music Competitions. Claire was awarded second place in the American Protégé Music competition and performed at Carnegie Hall in December 2022. She also participated several times in California All State Honor Band and Northern California Honor band. Claire regularly participates in recitals, including the San Jose Avancé Choir and Bliss Charity Concerts, and will serve as a leader in the latter group this year. She is also a member of the Pacific Youth Choir aspires to use her music to connect with others.
You can find Claire’s 2023 Winter Music Competition flute performance here.