Curriculum Vitae
Education
BC Culture Days Ambassador Programme
As part of my role as a B.C Culture Days Ambassador 2021 I presented Environmental Vibrations, a performance project that explores the human connection with nature as it relates the idea of the global movement of peoples to that of the migration of birds. The work was created in collaboration with dancer Kira Radosevic.
https://culturedays.ca/en/events/8dde0116-a7e7-4810-aea5-1ab1d9493e76
Cellist for Foolish Operations, Artistic Director: Julie Lebel
Moving Resting Nesting:
This is an on-going project explores the themes of the title through dance, music and story, using birds as a reference. We are working on integrating dance, music and improvisation to create performances that will engage families as active participants. During the pandemic lockdown, we engaged with the families virtually on Zoom, presenting interactive games, dance and live music.
Tricoter
This is a touring community engaged dance performance. The dance winds and unwinds through and around the public who participate in a knitting circle to instrumental music improvised from a composed score by Vaughn Elliott. Tricoter has had over 40 performances across Canada with different instrumentalists. I am one of the main instrumentalists for this piece.
https://julielebeldanceprojects.wordpress.com/archives/tricoter/?fbclid=IwAR1bin4av1ZGLdYnhkB_D4pSlolaVOVHGxxmvHfA1-Q7weuzimG6XvqXFkc
The Koboi Project is a photo-conceptual performance series by Niranjan Rajah. Niranjan is my father and his work crosses the boundary between performance and life. I have been involved as a subject of this project since 2013. In 2017 I started taking a more active role as a cellist and performer.
Harmonia Chamber Ensemble, Director: Nicholas Urquhart
Solo Recitals, Pamela Aloni Highbaugh Cello Studio, University of Victoria
Cello Accompaniment and other performances, School of Music, University of Victoria
https://soundcloud.com/tara_resume/lotus-cycle-rajah-musique-concrete/s-iNevg
Recording Sessions
Work Experience
- Music Undergraduate Program (BMus, Comprehensive), University of Victoria - 2019
BC Culture Days Ambassador Programme
As part of my role as a B.C Culture Days Ambassador 2021 I presented Environmental Vibrations, a performance project that explores the human connection with nature as it relates the idea of the global movement of peoples to that of the migration of birds. The work was created in collaboration with dancer Kira Radosevic.
https://culturedays.ca/en/events/8dde0116-a7e7-4810-aea5-1ab1d9493e76
- Environmental Vibrations performance/ workshop, Port Coquitlam Community Centre - Oct 2021
Cellist for Foolish Operations, Artistic Director: Julie Lebel
Moving Resting Nesting:
This is an on-going project explores the themes of the title through dance, music and story, using birds as a reference. We are working on integrating dance, music and improvisation to create performances that will engage families as active participants. During the pandemic lockdown, we engaged with the families virtually on Zoom, presenting interactive games, dance and live music.
- Summer Civc Theartre (Summer POP), Bear Creek Park, Surrey - Aug 2021
- Residency at Moberly Community Centre - Nov 2020 to present
- Workshop at Societe Francophone de Victoria via Zoom - Feb 2021
- Lions Park Residency Moving Resting Nesting Exploration - Aug 2020
Tricoter
This is a touring community engaged dance performance. The dance winds and unwinds through and around the public who participate in a knitting circle to instrumental music improvised from a composed score by Vaughn Elliott. Tricoter has had over 40 performances across Canada with different instrumentalists. I am one of the main instrumentalists for this piece.
https://julielebeldanceprojects.wordpress.com/archives/tricoter/?fbclid=IwAR1bin4av1ZGLdYnhkB_D4pSlolaVOVHGxxmvHfA1-Q7weuzimG6XvqXFkc
- Experimental workshops for babies, Trout Lake family day - Feb 2020
- Experimental workshops for babies, John Braithwaite Community Centre - Feb 2020
- Summer Pop Up Dances, Collective Knitting Workshop, Thornton Park - Aug 2019
- Performance/ workshop, Parkgate Community Centre, North Vancouver - Sept 2018
- Performance/ workshop, Harry Jerome Community Centre, North Vancouver - Sept 2018
- La Vitrine De La Danse, francophone dance showcase, Richmond Cultural Centre - June 2017
- New Works, Célébrations Canada 150, City of Port Coquitlam - Aug 2017
- Yarn Around Residency, Roundhouse Community Centre - May 2017
- Des arts dehors/ Arts Outside by Made in BC -Dance on Tour (Various venues) - June 2016
- SKAMpede Festival,Theatre Skam, Victoria - Aug 2016
The Koboi Project is a photo-conceptual performance series by Niranjan Rajah. Niranjan is my father and his work crosses the boundary between performance and life. I have been involved as a subject of this project since 2013. In 2017 I started taking a more active role as a cellist and performer.
- Kaza Nunteng Porta, prerecorded Cello for street performances in Belem, Lisbon - June 2018
- Momotaro San, performed cello improvisation at Courtyard Hiroo, Tokyo - May 2018
- Anugraham, performed cello improvisation, Black Rock City - Aug 2017
Harmonia Chamber Ensemble, Director: Nicholas Urquhart
- Taiwan festival 2021, šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square (Vancouver Art Gallery Square) - Sept 2021
https://vancouvertaiwanfest.ca/sooner-or-later/ - Taiwan festival 2020, virtual programme - Sept 2020
- Regular concerts at Grace Vancouver Church (pre-covid) - Nov 2019 to Mar 2020
- University of Victoria in Philip T Young Music hall - 2019
- Regular concerts at Regular Concerts at the University Centre Farquhar Auditorium - 2016 to 2010
- 30th Anniversary BC Tour - 2016
- Regular Concerts at the University Centre Farquhar Auditorium - 2014 to 2018
- Regular Concerts. Example: Mendelssohn String Quartet F minor op.80 first mvt - 2014 to 2019
https://soundcloud.com/tara_resume/mendelssohn-string-quartet-op-80-mvt-1/s-bVJJk
Solo Recitals, Pamela Aloni Highbaugh Cello Studio, University of Victoria
- Regular Concerts - 2014-2019
Cello Accompaniment and other performances, School of Music, University of Victoria
- Emily Stewart graduating recital: Voice - Shostakovich 7 Romances Song Cycle - Feb 2019 https://soundcloud.com/tara_resume/secret-signs-seven-romances-on-poems-by-alexander-blok-shostikovish/s-eWi75
- Ben Brown, Master of Music degree Graduating Recital - composition - Nov 2018
- Alex Klassen graduating recital - composition - Mar 2017
- Nicholas Piper, Locus iste, Victoria Symphony new music festival, Christ Church Cathedral - Mar 2017
- Lotus Cycle, music concrete by Tara Rajah - Feb 2016
https://soundcloud.com/tara_resume/lotus-cycle-rajah-musique-concrete/s-iNevg
Recording Sessions
- Cello for Eilene Kage, Magaret Dragu and Justine Chambers (to be published) - Dec 2020
- Studio work with Schwey - Sept 2020
- Cello for Michelle Rianne - Rose Coloured Lens - Feb 2020 https://open.spotify.com/track/40IQWhdJh7gjs5QMfnCdTY?si=neVHKtJyRn-o8_t35tGoGw
- Cello for Matthew Hassemen - Lord Knows Why - May 2019 https://soundcloud.com/user-836935753/lord-knows-why
Work Experience
- Cello Teacher, Long and McQuade Music School, Richmond, B.C - Jan 2020 to present
- Front Desk Attendant/ Assistant Registrar, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music, B.C - May 2019 to Sept 2021
- Teaching Assistant, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music, B.C - Jun 2019 to Jan 20
- Classroom Strings Mentor (volunteer), Cedar Hill Middle School, Victoria, B.C - Jan 2019 to Apr 2019
- String Camp, Teaching Assistant/ Coordinator (volunteer), Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra Summer, B.C - July 2018
- Stage Manager & Usher, School of Music, University of Victoria, B.C - Oct 2014 -Apr 2019
- Administrative Assistant, Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra Summer, Victoria, B.C - Jun to Aug 2018
- Cultural Assistant, Continuing Studies, University of Victoria, B.C - Jul to Aug 2016
- Cultural Facilitator Vancouver Summer Program (volunteer), Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia - Jul to Aug 2015
- B.C Culture Days, Cultural Ambassador Award - 2021
- School of Music Faculty String Award, University of Victoria - 2018
- Adaskin Endowment for Strings, University of Victoria - 2017
- University of Victoria Entrance Scholarship - 2014