Rubi Lee
Rubi Lee, a very active and passionate 16-year-old violinist, currently attends the Orange County School of the Arts. Since starting her journey as a violinist at the age of 8, she has performed at Carnegie Hall three times. Additionally, Rubi was featured on Show 413 from NPR’s radio program, From the Top, and is now the concertmaster of Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Rubi has received many awards in prestigious competitions such as the Pacific Musical Society & Foundation, the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition, the Bellagrande International Music Competition, the Southern California Philharmonic Concerto Competition, the Concerto Competition of California Association of Professional Music Teachers, OCSA Concerto Competition, and the CalASTA State Final Solo Competition. Recently, she got invited to perform at the Junior Bach Festival.
Last summer, she had the most memorable experience during NYO-USA’s North American tour, led by conductor Sir Andrew Davis with guest soloists Gil Shaham and Hilary Hahn.
In addition to her musical pursuits, Rubi is dedicated to being an active volunteer. She has been involved in various community service initiatives and humanitarian causes – this includes performing at senior centers from a young age and performing at benefit concerts to raise money for Ukraine, their refugees, and student musicians with disabilities, and restore children and families in crisis. She enjoys teaching music to young kids as well.
Rubi is a compassionate and motivated musician who understands the profound impact that music and volunteerism can have on the lives of others. Outside of her music life, she enjoys running and trying new foods.
Rubi has received many awards in prestigious competitions such as the Pacific Musical Society & Foundation, the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition, the Bellagrande International Music Competition, the Southern California Philharmonic Concerto Competition, the Concerto Competition of California Association of Professional Music Teachers, OCSA Concerto Competition, and the CalASTA State Final Solo Competition. Recently, she got invited to perform at the Junior Bach Festival.
Last summer, she had the most memorable experience during NYO-USA’s North American tour, led by conductor Sir Andrew Davis with guest soloists Gil Shaham and Hilary Hahn.
In addition to her musical pursuits, Rubi is dedicated to being an active volunteer. She has been involved in various community service initiatives and humanitarian causes – this includes performing at senior centers from a young age and performing at benefit concerts to raise money for Ukraine, their refugees, and student musicians with disabilities, and restore children and families in crisis. She enjoys teaching music to young kids as well.
Rubi is a compassionate and motivated musician who understands the profound impact that music and volunteerism can have on the lives of others. Outside of her music life, she enjoys running and trying new foods.
