About Me

I am a composer, music educator, and performer based in the Roseville–Sacramento/Bay Area.

As a composer, I am actively involved in creating music that reflects my Vietnamese cultural heritage. I am currently working on a commission with the Young Women's Choral Projects in San Francisco. Most recently, I completed a commissioned work for La Quinta High School, funded through the CCDA Choral Equity Grant in partnership with the school.

My published Vietnamese choral workVề Nghe Mẹ Ru, distributed through J.W. Pepper, premiered at the Southern California Vocal Association (SCVA) Festival and has since been performed at the California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Bay Section festival, as well as in choir concerts throughout California. My second published work is Vùng đất hứa (The Promised Land).

Earlier in my composing career, my choral arrangement of the Vietnamese folk song Quê tôi was performed by the American River College Concert Choir and Sonoma State University's premiere ensemble, SonoVoce.

As a music educator, I am actively presenting at state conferences and creating meaningful performance opportunities for young singers. In 2027, I will present a session at the California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC) titled It's Not Just About Representation: Using Repertoire That Reflects Your Students to Teach Ensemble Skills and Build Community Beyond the Choir Classroom. That same year, the Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School Choir will be featured as a showcase ensemble at the California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Elementary Music Showcase during CASMEC.

I hold a Master of Arts in Music Education from San José State University and a Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education from Sonoma State University. I earned my Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music (K–12) with English Learner Authorization from Sonoma State University and completed my student teaching at Maria Carrillo High School in Santa Rosa. My mentors include Dr. Jeffrey Benson (San José State University), Gail Bowers (Maria Carrillo High School), and Dr. Jenny Bent (Sonoma State University). I currently teach 4th-grade general music and 5th–7th grade choir in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District in the greater Sacramento area.

As a vocalist, I am actively performing in solo works, events, and in ensembles throughout the Sacramento and Bay Area. My solo works range from Vietnamese traditional & contemporary singing and musical theater, to classical repertoire. My ensemble background includes being a member of SonoVoce, along with extensive experience in choral, chamber, large orchestra works, and community ensembles across Northern California.