Shinjini Ray, cellist

Shinjini Ray, 17, is a 12th grader at Langley High School and has been playing cello since the 4th grade. She began studying cello with John Kaboff shortly thereafter. She participates in her school orchestra and The Capital Symphony Youth Orchestra (TCSYO). She received second place in the Senior Lower Strings division in the 2022 Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association competition. She hopes to continue playing cello throughout her life and incorporate it into hospitals and a medical career.