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What do you like to do on a weekend off?
I love to spend time with my family, run, and catch up on things around the house. I have a ten-year-old daughter and a Sheltie pup so it’s fun to play with them both. I also love downtime when I can just relax, watch some good movies and write in my journal.
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If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
I like sleep! But, if I had extra time, I’d spend it with my family and friends. I spend a lot of time working, so, I would love to have more time for social connection! I would also like more time for writing and creative ideation.
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What is your guilty pleasure or current “obsession”?
I love dark chocolate and Yogi tea! I also love a new pair of Nike running shoes.
What inspires you most about music?
As we search for connection and ways to understand the diverse experiences of each other, music can speak in ways that words cannot. I also love how music is heterogeneous – with so many different styles, voices, influences and expressions.
What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
I would say cherish each moment and be yourself.
What is the first concert or event you attended that inspired you to become a musician/conductor?
It is so hard to pinpoint one event! When I was an undergraduate at The Boston Conservatory studying vocal performance, I sang in the Tanglewood Festival Chorus which is the symphony chorus for the Boston Symphony. I had the opportunity to perform under the baton of amazing conductors ranging from Seiji Ozawa to Bernard Haitkink to John Williams. I vividly remember looking out into Symphony Hall in Boston, taking in everything and being mesmerized by the dynamics between the conductor and the orchestra. It was during this time that I became inspired to study conducting! Some of the most memorable performances were of Seiji Ozawa conducting The Saint Matthew Passion at Carnegie Hall and Bernard Haitink conducting Mahler 3.
