Kate Henry, pianist

Kate Henry, born and raised in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, is a pianist, a licensed K-12 music teacher, a music education researcher, and the author of an original piano book series for children, Musikreya Piano Books.

Currently, she is based in Tokyo, working as an independent music and piano teacher with Henry Music and Arts. She teaches private piano lessons and organizes bi-annual recitals for her piano students. The Philippine Embassy in Japan invites her to perform at diplomatic and cultural events. She founded the Philippines-Tokyo Concert Series in 2024, which aims to promote Philippine music to international audiences in Japan. She also performs in corporate events as a solo and collaborative artist.


Education

  • Master of Music in Music Education, Elisabeth University of Music, 2020

St. Cecilia Award- top graduate for music research

Full Scholarship- Loyola International Exchange Fund, 2017-2020

Government Scholarship from Japan- Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), Kumahira Scholarship, and Yahata Memorial Scholarship


  • Bachelor of Music in Music Education with Piano Principal, St. Scholastica's College, Manila, 2015

Cum Laude

Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines 2016

National Ayala Young Leaders 2013

Full Scholarship- Sr. Baptista Battig Music Foundation 2009-2015


  • Lourdes College High School, Cagayan de Oro, 2009

Valedictorian

President Gloria Macapagala Academic Excellence Awardee

Best in Applied Music- outstanding contribution to music in high school years


    Professional Achievements