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Camille Chu

United States of America

Camille Chu is a passionate young harpist. In addition to being principal harpist for the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, Camille has studied at Tanglewood's Young Artists Harp Program (performing with the Young Artists Orchestra and Young Artists Wind Ensemble), the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College (as a soloist and harp ensemble member), Golden State Youth Orchestra Senior Symphony (principal harpist, touring internationally), and the Stanford Summer Symphony (with Maestro Paul Phillips). Camille’s playing has been recognized by the United States International Music Competition (first place), Yvonne LaMothe Schwager Competition (top place co-recipient), International Youth Music Competition's Classical Competition (first place) and USA World Music Competition (second place), Great Composers’ Rising Talents American International Music Competition, and North California Young Talents Music Competition. Throughout her musical journey, Camille has performed in masterclasses with acclaimed harpists Yolanda Kondonassis and Jessica Zhao and is Chapter Ambassador for the American Harp Society.

Latest Recognition
  • 1st Prize
HARP
String Competition Online — 2/2024
Awards & Recognitions

A timeline of recognition

String Competition Online — 2/2024
HARP · C
David Watkins - Fire Dance Henriette Renié - Contemplation
  • 1st Prize
BACH International Music Competition — 2/2024
HARP · E
Fire Dance by David Watkins
  • 1st Prize
World's Best Musicians Competition — 3/2024
Harp · E
Fire Dance by David Watkins Contemplation by Henriette Renié
  • Outstanding Laureate