Some amazing things that our alumni have accomplished in just the first half of 2024!

If you’re an alumni with an exciting update, please email zoe@californiamusiccenter.org with your news!

  • January 8, 2024: Alina Kobialka (2016 3rd place) receives tenure at the New York Philharmonic
  • February 1, 2024: Zlatomir Fung (2014 1st place) joins faculty at the Juilliard School
  • March 3, 2024: Davis You (2018 and 2020) trials with San Francisco Symphony
  • March 4, 2024: Gaeun Kim (2022 1st place) wins first prize in the 2024 Schadt String Competition
  • March 5, 2024: Ayane Kozasa (2003 5th place) joins Kronos Quartet as Violist
  • June 20-21, 2024: Emad Zolfaghari (2023 1st place) wins first place, Keoni Bolding (2020) competes as semifinalist, & Ayane Kozasa (2003 5th place), Cathy Basrak (1995 1st place), and Geraldine Walther (previous Klein juror) join jury in Primrose International Viola Competition
  • August 2-11, 2024: Nikki Chooi (2009 1st place), Gabrielle Després (2020 1st place), Jennifer Frautschi (1991 1st place), Emad Zolfaghari (2023 1st place), and Brandon Vamos at Music in the Vineyards this august