Cassandra May holds a BFA in Violin Performance from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied under Professor William van der Sloot. A Bay Area native, she began learning the violin at age 3 and studied with teachers Patricia Burnham and David Chernyavsky.

Cassandra has performed extensively as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral violinist. Her recent accomplishments include winning the Pittsburgh Concert Society Major Award with the Mezza String Quartet and placing runner-up in Carnegie Mellon's 2025 Concerto Competition. Her past orchestral leadership roles include concertmaster and principal positions with the Golden State Youth Orchestra, San Francisco Youth Orchestra, and Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic. Additionally, her musical studies have taken her to festivals including the Mozarteum Academy in Salzburg, Tanglewood String Quartet Workshop, and Bowdoin International Music Festival.

Cassandra also teaches students ages 8–20, with a focus on helping with solo and ensemble repertoire, mastering technique, and passing auditions. She is passionate about helping young musicians build both confidence and a strong musical foundation.