Veronica “Vonnie” Kao is a composer from Boston, Massachusetts whose works foreground colors that spin out organically into poetic phrases. Her pieces have been likened to “flower[s] slowly blossoming,” and take inspiration from a variety of contemporary musical styles, visual arts, and literature. Her works have been performed by Talujon, the International Contemporary Ensemble, Horizon Ensemble, The Rhythm Method Quartet, the Boston Conservatory Sinfonietta, and more. Veronica has a Platinum Prize and the Artistic Visionary Special Award from the Beethoven International Music Competition S1 2023 and was a finalist in the International Artists Competition. Her choral composition “Two-Headed Calf” was the winning composition of the U.S. Navy’s 2023 Alton Adams Award for Emerging Composers. She holds a B.A. from Williams College and an M.M. from the Boston Conservatory. Notable teachers include Victoria Cheah, Mischa Salkind-Pearl, Zachary Wadsworth, and Gabriele Proy. Veronica also remains an avid performer on flute and piccolo in various ensembles and is a passionate educator.

Boston Conservatory M.M. 2026 | Williams College B.A. 2023