Houston Leaders
Weillison Hsu, President at Houston Branch
Weillison is a sophomore at the Kinder High School for the Performing Visual Arts (HSPVA). He not only plays the piano and the violin, but also enjoys other extra-curricular activities such as debate and theatre. He has been in the top orchestra at Lanier Middle School for three years. He has played the piano with the Lanier orchestra on numerous occasions. He was in the Region 23 Orchestra and currently in the Houston Youth Symphony. His recent accomplishments include: 1st place in the HFYAC Competition (2019), 2nd place in the IMTA Performance Contest (2019), Honorable Mention in the Texas Music Teachers Association Performance Contest (2019). Weillison is highly motivated on community service because he believes in helping others. Weillison set up a Houston branch for Music of Harmony to expand its influence. He believes in the power of music and hopes to improve the quality of senior lives by promoting wellbeing and enriching the lives of more seniors in need
Weillison is a sophomore at the Kinder High School for the Performing Visual Arts (HSPVA). He not only plays the piano and the violin, but also enjoys other extra-curricular activities such as debate and theatre. He has been in the top orchestra at Lanier Middle School for three years. He has played the piano with the Lanier orchestra on numerous occasions. He was in the Region 23 Orchestra and currently in the Houston Youth Symphony. His recent accomplishments include: 1st place in the HFYAC Competition (2019), 2nd place in the IMTA Performance Contest (2019), Honorable Mention in the Texas Music Teachers Association Performance Contest (2019). Weillison is highly motivated on community service because he believes in helping others. Weillison set up a Houston branch for Music of Harmony to expand its influence. He believes in the power of music and hopes to improve the quality of senior lives by promoting wellbeing and enriching the lives of more seniors in need
Spohia Si
Sophia Si, a 10th grader at St John’s School, studies the piano with John Weems. She was Gold Medalist/First Prize winner in the 2015 Seattle International Piano Competition and the 2015 Kahan Competition for Child Piano Prodigies, Second Prize winner in the 2015 International Keyboard Odyssiad Competition, 2019 Steinway & Sons Piano Competition, and 2019 National Music Teachers Association state level contest, and Third Prize winner in the 2019 Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition and the 2019 Texas Music Teachers Association Performance Contest. Outside of piano, Sophia enjoys math, science, pop music, travel, and volunteering
Sophia Si, a 10th grader at St John’s School, studies the piano with John Weems. She was Gold Medalist/First Prize winner in the 2015 Seattle International Piano Competition and the 2015 Kahan Competition for Child Piano Prodigies, Second Prize winner in the 2015 International Keyboard Odyssiad Competition, 2019 Steinway & Sons Piano Competition, and 2019 National Music Teachers Association state level contest, and Third Prize winner in the 2019 Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition and the 2019 Texas Music Teachers Association Performance Contest. Outside of piano, Sophia enjoys math, science, pop music, travel, and volunteering
Alex Du
Alex is in 8th grade at Lanier Middle School and he is 12. One of he favorite hobbies is playing the piano because it helps me spread around joy to others by joining MOH (Music of Harmony). He also has a sister who also loves to play the piano and volunteer at MOH. Not only do he loves piano, he also loves to play soccer and other sports because it allows himto relax and have fun. MOH is a great way to help the community around you and get volunteer hours for your future.
Alex is in 8th grade at Lanier Middle School and he is 12. One of he favorite hobbies is playing the piano because it helps me spread around joy to others by joining MOH (Music of Harmony). He also has a sister who also loves to play the piano and volunteer at MOH. Not only do he loves piano, he also loves to play soccer and other sports because it allows himto relax and have fun. MOH is a great way to help the community around you and get volunteer hours for your future.
Hayden Miller
Hailed by Anne-Marie McDermott as an “astounding young pianist“, Hayden Miller’s combination of “51 year old maturity” with “creativity and imagination” has lead him to win the CMTA Sonata, Concerto, and Multi-Era Competitions, and also be a finalist in the TMTA Performance Contest. Hayden’s multi-faceted life has also allowed him to participate in the 2019 TPSMEA All-State Orchestra as Assistant Principal Violist. Additionally, the Houston Hour Radio Show commissioned him to compose the introduction for their program. A Sophomore at Kinder HSPVA, Hayden won the Freshman Excellence Award for the Piano Department and Geography, as well as the Best Essays Award in English. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, cooking, and participating in Science Bowl
Hailed by Anne-Marie McDermott as an “astounding young pianist“, Hayden Miller’s combination of “51 year old maturity” with “creativity and imagination” has lead him to win the CMTA Sonata, Concerto, and Multi-Era Competitions, and also be a finalist in the TMTA Performance Contest. Hayden’s multi-faceted life has also allowed him to participate in the 2019 TPSMEA All-State Orchestra as Assistant Principal Violist. Additionally, the Houston Hour Radio Show commissioned him to compose the introduction for their program. A Sophomore at Kinder HSPVA, Hayden won the Freshman Excellence Award for the Piano Department and Geography, as well as the Best Essays Award in English. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, cooking, and participating in Science Bowl
Joshua Cheng
Joshua was born 2004 in Carbondale, IL. He moved with his mom to Houston Texas in July, 2019. He is attending 9th grade at Bellaire High School. He has started to learn piano at age 4 and violin at age 9. Now he is studying piano with Mr. John Weems and violin with Ms. Assia D. Some of his recent music achievements include:
2nd place, 18th Annual Young Pianist Competition, Division for Grades 9-10, held at Blinn College, Brenhem, TX. January 2020. Honorable Mention. Clear Lake Youth Concerto Competition, Senior String Division. Houston, TX. Instrument: violin. January 2020. Pianist. Youth Choir. Houston Chinese Church, Houston, TX. Spring 2020- Violinist. TMEA All State Symphony Orchestra. San Antonio, TX. Spring 2020. Concertmaster: TMEA Region 23 High School Symphony Orchestra. Katy, TX. Fall 2019. Violinist. Bellaire High School Sinfonia Orchestra. Bellaire, TX. Fall 2019-
Joshua was born 2004 in Carbondale, IL. He moved with his mom to Houston Texas in July, 2019. He is attending 9th grade at Bellaire High School. He has started to learn piano at age 4 and violin at age 9. Now he is studying piano with Mr. John Weems and violin with Ms. Assia D. Some of his recent music achievements include:
2nd place, 18th Annual Young Pianist Competition, Division for Grades 9-10, held at Blinn College, Brenhem, TX. January 2020. Honorable Mention. Clear Lake Youth Concerto Competition, Senior String Division. Houston, TX. Instrument: violin. January 2020. Pianist. Youth Choir. Houston Chinese Church, Houston, TX. Spring 2020- Violinist. TMEA All State Symphony Orchestra. San Antonio, TX. Spring 2020. Concertmaster: TMEA Region 23 High School Symphony Orchestra. Katy, TX. Fall 2019. Violinist. Bellaire High School Sinfonia Orchestra. Bellaire, TX. Fall 2019-
Daniel Chang
Daniel is a senior at Glenda Dawson High School. He started piano study at six with Alicia Shirley. Daniel has participated in many competitions and recitals. He was third and second place in the TMTA Performance Contest 2018 and 2019 respectively, first place in the 2020 Baylor-Waco Competition, third place in the 2019 Steinway Piano Competition, second place in the 2018 Solo Division and winner of Best Beethoven in the 2020 of South Texas Piano Competition. He was a performer in 2017-2018 Houston Young Artist Concert. Other than piano, Daniel enjoys reading, writing, aqua scaping, skiing, swimming, and stock trading. He swam in Dawson varsity swim team
Daniel is a senior at Glenda Dawson High School. He started piano study at six with Alicia Shirley. Daniel has participated in many competitions and recitals. He was third and second place in the TMTA Performance Contest 2018 and 2019 respectively, first place in the 2020 Baylor-Waco Competition, third place in the 2019 Steinway Piano Competition, second place in the 2018 Solo Division and winner of Best Beethoven in the 2020 of South Texas Piano Competition. He was a performer in 2017-2018 Houston Young Artist Concert. Other than piano, Daniel enjoys reading, writing, aqua scaping, skiing, swimming, and stock trading. He swam in Dawson varsity swim team