connecting through music
A pending 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is to cultivate connection among diverse communities and promote cultural awareness through high-level educational chamber music experiences. Join us as we curate concert programming celebrating living composers and world music.
Founding members, Leilani, Toni, and Valerie met serendipitously in 2019 and quickly bonded, sharing new music, insights, many laughs and a fascination with the power of music to connect all humanity. "Connessa" means 'connected,' and this name reflects the ensemble’s mission to connect musically with each other, the diverse community of San Diego and beyond.
3rd Prize in Chamber Music
2023
Selected Convention Performers
2023
Finalist in Chamber Music
2022
Connessa performs classical, jazz, folk, and global styles, as well as original pieces composed by the quartet members.
Connessa‘s flutists play traditional C flutes, piccolo, alto flute, bass flute, baroque flute, and simple system flute.