I play six instruments, Violin, Piano, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet, saxophone and drums. When in high school been a member of high school concert band, jazz, pep, and marching band.. In summer I attend music camps. For two summers, I worked in Syracuse University Band library. I was given Community work experience award for year 97 -98 by my high school on the award night. As a part of my transition program in 99 school year I took couple of music courses at the Onondaga Community College. In year 2000-01 I participated in Syracuse University " On Campus" program. At SU I took music courses, participated in SU orchestra and also went back to FM school in the afternoon for the band classes. I had also formed small ensemble and we had a concert locally.
My evenings are busy with my music practices and sports activities. 98 summer I played for two community bands as well did many solo performances. In 99 I continued to volunteer my solo performances. Year 2000 was very exciting as I decided to make music my career. I was invited to Singapore for Millennium Symposium on disability where I performed various times and received two awards of achievements, First from the President of Singapore Mr. S. R. Nathan and second from the commissioner of community development. I was also invited to Malaysia and Canada. In year 2001 I received another International award by Foundation of Exceptional Children " Yes I Can".