Keep Leah's New York Dream alive!

Ko Leah toku ingoa. My name is Leah and I am a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and arts advocate. For the past two years, I have been based in New York City and I need my community's help to remain here and keep my dream alive!

In 2023, I was fortunate enough to receive a Fulbright award to study a Masters of Arts Management and Entrepreneurship at the New School. While studying, I have found life-changing mentorship, community and opportunities to become the artist I always hoped I could be. But the journey is not over yet!

I have been offered the opportunity to study for another two years at the New School, at the Mannes School of Music in the composition department, with my inspiring mentor Mary Kouyoumdjian. Over the next two years, I will be able to hone my composition craft in order to write music for electronics, contemporary classical music and film. 

I face financial challenges to continue my NYC dream! While my fees have been covered by a 100% merit scholarship from the New School, I am unable to cover all of my living expenses. International students are restricted to 20 hours a week of work, so while I have a job (in the production department of the school orchestra) I can only cover my living expenses excluding rent. Any donations from my fundraising campaign will go towards my rent payments to keep me in the city that is transforming my life and creative practice.