Alice Hu

I am studying flute under Dr. Francesca Arnone. Since middle school, I have actively participated in ensembles, competitions, and other musical events that have shaped my development.  In eighth grade, I served as the principal flutist for the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) All-State Middle School Band. By ninth grade, I earned a position in the FMEA All-State High School Concert Orchestra, and in tenth grade, I became the principal flutist for the FMEA All-State High School Concert Band. I have participated in Solo and Ensemble competitions annually since sixth grade and have been awarded Blue Lake’s Merit Scholarship. In the summer of 2022, I attended the Interlochen Flute Intensive Summer Camp, a transformative experience that deepened my understanding of the flute.  Since 2020, I have played with the Tampa Metropolitan Youth Orchestra (TMYO). In 2023, I won the Florida Flute Association Convention High School Masterclass.  In 2024, I was selected for the National Flute Association High School Flute Choir (San Antonio, TX, July 30-August 4, 2024) and won First Prize in the Young Artist Category of the 2024 Bach International Music Competition UK and of the Vivaldi International Music Competition. Additionally, I earned Third Place in the Do Re Mi International Music Competition and received an Honorable Mention from the London International Music Competition, where I was the only musician representing the United States.  In addition, I had the honor of being named the Florida Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Senior Performance Woodwind Winner (Alternate).

Since 2021, I have volunteered as a recruitment director and tutor for the Do Re Mi Project (https://www.doremiproject.org), a platform providing free online music lessons to underserved communities worldwide. I have been teaching five students from low-income households in New York, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Additionally, I mentor younger musicians in person in the Tampa metropolitan area, sharing guidance and encouragement to foster their growth. These efforts earned me the President’s Volunteer Service Award (Bronze) in 2024, recognizing my dedication with over 100 service hours annually.