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Vishal Kumar (he/him) is a flutist from South Brunswick, New Jersey. He attended the Pre-College Division of the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied flute with Soo-Kyung Park. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, where he studies with Marianne Gedigian. Prior to attending the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College Division, he studied privately with Sandra Olson. 

Vishal has participated in numerous summer programs and festivals, including the Brevard Music Center, Orford Music Academy, Aria International Summer Academy, Scotia Festival of Music, and the National Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Music Institute. Through these programs, he has had the opportunity to perform alongside and receive instruction from acclaimed musicians and educators from around the world.

Vishal has performed in masterclasses for renowned flutists including Molly Barth, Bonita Boyd, Jasmine Choi, Jennifer Gunn, Michel Moragues, Cynthia Meyers, Marina Piccinini, Karl-Heinz Schütz, Alexa Still, and Jim Walker.

Vishal is a National YoungArts Winner in Classical Music. He has also received numerous awards in both solo and chamber music, including First Prize in the Golden Classical Music Awards and First Prize in the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College Chamber Music Competition. In addition to performing, he has been involved in music education and community engagement as a volunteer tutor with the Do-Re-Mi Project.
An active chamber and ensemble musician, Vishal is a member of New York Flutists, a flute ensemble based in the New York City and New Jersey area, with which he regularly performs.