Mana Tatsuki
Violin
Mana Tatsuki is a sophomore at the University of California – Los Angeles pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance under the tutelage of Movses Pogossian and Varty Manouelian. Former music mentors include Jin-Shan Dai, Peter Marsh, Hana Kim, Martin Chalifour, Moni Simeonov, Dr. Mathew Ward, and Dr. Sakura Tsai.
As an experienced advocate for stage productions, Ms. Tatsuki was a member of the L.A. Opera’s featured production of “On Gold Mountain” and recently won a seat with the California Young Artists Symphony. Her dedication and responsibilities as Assistant to the Music Director for gala, musical, ballet, and opera productions have informed her appreciation for all performing arts.
As a graduate of the California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley, Mana was a lauded leader in the Strings and Orchestra Program and Instrumental Music Conservatory where she acted as concertmaster of the CSArts-SGV orchestras and performed in the flagship chamber ensemble during her tenure.
Mana has previously attended numerous summer programs including Interlochen Arts Camp and Boston University Tanglewood Institute’s Violin Workshop—Young Artists Orchestra program where she served as assistant principal second violin.
With her colleagues, Mana also co-founded the non-profit organization group ARCK Chamber, which performs in hospitals and retirement centers and provides immersive musical experiences to those who have limited access to live classical performances. Outside of music, Mana enjoys spending her time reading, drawing, and collecting decorative pins.
