Haruna Delphia
President
Music Leader
General Manager
Age: 17 Instruments: Piano (11 yrs), Marimba (8 yrs), Percussion (6 yrs), African drums (6 yrs)
As a founding member of Ensemble Hanabi, I wish to continue spreading our love of music and Japanese culture while doing what I love, and to keep bringing joy to the community around us.
In the future, I would like to pursue Data Science and Environmental Science in college to become a data scientist.
Emily McCauley
Age: 15 Instruments: Piano (9 yrs), Marimba (3 yrs), Concert Band Percussion (3 years)
I joined Hanabi initially because to improve my musical skills and challenge myself to learn different styles and genres, and I’ve come to realize how exciting and benefiting it is to perform in front of an audience.
I am uncertain what career I should pursue in the future.
Chloe James
Website Design
Secretary, Instagram
Age: 14 Instruments: Piano (7 yrs), Marimba (4 yrs)
I always admired Ensemble Hanabi because of how much fun EVERYBODY seemed to having, and now that I’ve joined them, I will try my best to catch up to the other members, perform at more events, and find more people that love our performances.
In the future I want to be a dermatologist, physical therapist, or even a music therapist.
Hinako Motai
Former Performer
Youtube
Age: 16 Instruments: Piano (10 yrs), Marimba (2 yrs), Trombone (1 yr)
I want to challenge myself to play different genres of music and get better at performing in front of people in solo and ensemble.
In the future I want to be an elementary school teacher!
Mina Kobayashi
Age: Instruments:
I joined this group because I love music and have been doing it since I was little and I hope to perform in front of people. When I was looking at the performances before I joined I thought they were very inspiring and wanted to do the same.
I don’t know what exactly I want to do as my job when I grow up but I would like to work in the medical field.
Kaycee McCauley
Age: 12 Instruments: Trumpet (3 yrs), Piano (5 yrs), Marimba (4 yrs), Percussion (1 yr)
As a new member of Ensemble Hanabi, I want to improve my playing and singing skills. But I’m starting to learn that Hanabi is a group where I can expand my talent in a fun and engaging way, which is an important aspect to grow.
For my future career, I would want to be either a Veterinarian or a Teacher.
Sakurako Hayashi
Birthday: October 12, 2012 Instrument: Piano (6 yrs)
I joined Ensemble Hanabi because I saw this group as a great opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
When I grow up I want to do something that is related to music.
Misaki Ichikawa
Born: June 23, 2012 Instruments: Tuba (3 yrs), Piano (8 yrs), Marimba (4–5 yrs)
I joined this group because I admire the people in it, and the people who keep it running. It’s an honor to be here, and I hope to grow alongside them!
I haven’t chosen what I would like to do in the future, but I hope to be affiliated in some way to either the music industry, medical industry, or animal care industry.