My name is Isabella. I’m a senior at Stanford University, majoring in Chemistry- and I’m also a harpist.

I began playing the harp as a child, not knowing where it would lead, only knowing how deeply it spoke to me. Music has been the constant thread through every stage of my life- through long school days, personal challenges, and growth. No matter how demanding my academic path has been, music has always been where I feel most grounded, expressive, and alive. I LOVE playing the harp!

I’m very honored to have been invited to live auditions this year for several Master of Music programs beginning in Fall of 2026, including Colburn School, The Juilliard School, New England Conservatory, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.

Traveling to these auditions is an exciting opportunity, but also a financial stretch, as each audition takes place on a different, fixed date that can’t be combined into a single trip. Any support would help with covering some of the travel and housing costs and allow me to focus fully on preparing and playing my best.

Thank you so much for reading, for sharing if you’re able, and for supporting something that truly means a lot to me. If you haven't already, click on the video above so you can see my very first day of playing the harp. :)

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