• Program: INTEMPO
• School: Nichols Elementary
• Location: Stratford, Connecticut
• Instrument: Viola, violin

Jasmine Cabello is a fourth-grade student at Nichols Elementary in Stratford, CT. She has been a member of INTEMPO for four years.

“Jasmine plays the viola and she has inspired her two younger sisters (and a baby on the way) to start playing the violin," says Angie Durrell, Founder and Executive Director of INTEMPO. "I admire her and her parents' commitment to their children’s music education because although they recently moved to Stratford, they still drive back to Stamford every week (30 miles each way) for their music lessons and to be able to continue being part of the INTEMPO family. They deserve to be parents and students of the month!"

Tell us a little bit about yourself. Who nominated you? How long have you been playing your instrument?

About 4 years.

What has music and/or your program taught you?

It has taught me to be more committed and it has also taught me how to be more focused.

What is your favorite piece of music to play?

My favorite piece of music that I like to play is "Mas Que Nada."

What do you like to do for fun? Do you have any hobbies?

My hobby is playing the viola and violin and watching movies with my family.

What is your favorite subject(s) in school? Why?

My favorite subject in school is reading because when I read it's like I'm watching a movie.

What are your plans for the future?

My plans for the future are to have my own business and help people in need.

Watch Jasmine practice the theme song for The Flinstones: