Class of 2026

Kalyaa Pradeep

Cupertino High School • Cupertino, CA

Student • Flautist • Community Volunteer

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About Me

Kalyaa is a senior at Cupertino High School in California. She is passionate about computer science, music, psychology, and soccer. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction, Drum Major for the school marching band, Principal flautist of the Wind Ensemble, President of the Psychology Club, Vice President of the Research Club (Tino Explore), and a member of the Cupertino High School Varsity Girls Soccer Team, among other activities. She loves exploring the intersections of AI and Psychology as much as composing on her bamboo flute.

Organizations

Groups and initiatives I’m actively involved in through music, technology, and community leadership.

Flute

  • Principal Flautist — Cupertino High School Band
    Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos
  • Co-Principal Flautist — Golden State Youth Orchestra
    Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yr 5 mos
  • Composer/Sound Engineer — MusicForYears, CA · Internship
    Feb 2020 – Present · 5 yr 5 mos

Projects

  • Summer Research Academies Intern — UC Santa Barbara · Internship
    Jun 2025 – Present · 6 mos
  • Co-Founder & Software Developer — Titled Designs
    Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos
  • Software Engineer — TheoryOfStocks · Internship
    Feb 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Clubs

  • Marching Band Drum Major — Cupertino High School - Part-time
    Jun 2025 – Present · 6 mos
  • President — Tino Psychology
    May 2025 – Present · 7 mos
  • Vice President — Tino Explore
    Mar 2025 – Present · 8 mos

Volunteer

  • Information/Medical-Surgical-Orthopedic Volunteer — El Camino Real Health · Part-time
    Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos
  • Orchestration Lead — Bay Area Kural Koodam · Part-time
    Aug 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos
  • Performer — CA Tamil Academy · Part-time
    Jul 2015 – Oct 2023 . 8 yrs 2 mos

Awards

Recognitions and honors celebrating academic and musical excellence.

Jul 2025
AP Scholar with Distinction
Issued by College Board
Associated with Cupertino High School
Jun 2025
San Francisco International Innovative Music Competition — Advanced Flute First Place
Issued by Bay Area Music Association
May 2025
Charleston International Spring Music Competition — First Place
Issued by Charleston International Music Competition
May 2025
Golden State Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition — Honorable Mention
Issued by Golden State Youth Orchestra
Associated with Golden State Youth Orchestra
May 2025
Top 15 Exceptional Performers — Charleston International Spring Music Competition
Issued by Charleston International Music Competition
Mar 2025
American Protégé International Concerto Competition — First Place Winner
Issued by American Protégé
Chosen to perform at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.
Nov 2024
All State Honor High School Symphonic Band — Principal Flautist 2025
Issued by California Band Directors Association
Performed World Premiere of La Última Llamada
May 2024
Cupertino High School Gold Award — Outstanding Hornline
Issued by Cupertino High School
Received the Gold Award for top marching band student.
May 2024
Technovation Quarterfinalist
Issued by Technovation Girls
Developed ZenZone, a student-focused mental health app.
Jan 2024
Santa Clara County Honor Band
Issued by Santa Clara County Band Directors Association
Selected as one of the top student performers in Santa Clara County.
Oct 2023
American Protégé International Woodwinds and Brass Competition — Second Place Winner
Issued by American Protégé
Performed Robert Muczynski's Sonata, Op. 28, at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall
Jul 2023
VVA National Wind and String Instrument Competition — First Place
Issued by Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America
Presented an Indian classical music performance on bamboo flute.
Apr 2023
Cupertino High School Golden Award — Instrumental Music
Issued by Cupertino High School
Associated with Cupertino High School
Received the Gold Award as the top student in the marching band.

Performances

Melodies of the Soul — A Flute Journey

Flute Concerto No. 1 (G Major)
Melody for the Divine
Kapi Rag Melody
Mother’s Love
Echoes of Maestro I
Echoes of Maestro II
Melody on Mother
Salutations to the Divine
Melody on Baba
Love Interlude
Folk Interlude
Lullaby for Mother

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