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Ever since my first time picking up the violin in middle school, I knew that music would always be a special part of my life.

Born in New York, I moved to Florida with only my mother and 3 sisters. I have always had a connection to music ever since I was young. Being enveloped within music is essentially my sanctuary. Starting off in a small ensemble, I have ventured my way into larger organizations like the Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra after just a year of playing the violin. My musical background stretches farther than just orchestra as I have also played in concert bands and marching bands on a variety of different instruments.

I am currently an Undergraduate Music Studies major at the University of South Florida playing the French Horn, wanting to pursue a career in music and music knowledge. I have taught at band camps, middle schools, and have performed with local churches and other avenues.

After USF, I plan to take my musical education and journey up north to pursue a career within music administration, business, and creation. I also intend to keep teaching and working around local schools and offering private lessons.

Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, WUSF and WSMR have always been a consistent part of my life’s soundtrack. From the time I began piano lessons at the age of 5, music has been my life’s passion.

Now, I am a percussionist, educator, and performer in the Tampa Bay area. I am currently an undergraduate at USF, seeking dual degrees in percussion performance and jazz drum set studies.

I am currently a percussionist with the Gulf Coast Symphony, and have performed at the National Music Festival, Miami Music Festival, and the Tampa-local CAMPground Festival. In my time at USF, I have performed with the USF Symphony Orchestra, USF Wind Ensemble, USF Jazz Ensemble I, the USF Percussion Ensemble, and various other ensembles on campus.

I hope to learn as much as I can about public broadcasting, as much as I can about the broad classical repertoire that we offer you, and to make a great contribution to this public radio community.

Matthew Cloutier is a producer for TED Radio Hour. While at the show, he has focused on stories about science and the natural world, ranging from operating Mars rovers to exploring Antarctica's hidden life. He has also pitched these kinds of episodes, including "Through The Looking Glass" and "Migration."

Manoush Zomorodi is the host of TED Radio Hour. She is a journalist, podcaster and media entrepreneur, and her work reflects her passion for investigating how technology and business are transforming humanity.

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As a reporter, my goal is to tell a story that moves you in some way. To me, the best way to do that begins with listening. Talking to people about their lives and the issues they care about is my favorite part of the job.