April Feng, President at Katy Branch,
April is a rising senior at Seven Lakes High School and has been in the top orchestra there for all three years. In fact, she performed at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in late 2015 with the Beckendorff Honor Orchestra. She started playing the violin from a young age, and thoroughly enjoys being able to bring the joy of music to others. Furthermore, she has founded multiple ensembles that perform routinely around the community. At school, she is an academically outstanding student, and she holds many major leadership positions, such as yearbook editor in chief, National Junior Honor Society President, and concertmaster of the Honor Orchestra (for two consecutive years). Some of her hobbies include creating artwork, practicing kung fu, volunteering around the community, and reading novels. April believes that through the power of music, we can change the world for the better.
April is a rising senior at Seven Lakes High School and has been in the top orchestra there for all three years. In fact, she performed at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in late 2015 with the Beckendorff Honor Orchestra. She started playing the violin from a young age, and thoroughly enjoys being able to bring the joy of music to others. Furthermore, she has founded multiple ensembles that perform routinely around the community. At school, she is an academically outstanding student, and she holds many major leadership positions, such as yearbook editor in chief, National Junior Honor Society President, and concertmaster of the Honor Orchestra (for two consecutive years). Some of her hobbies include creating artwork, practicing kung fu, volunteering around the community, and reading novels. April believes that through the power of music, we can change the world for the better.
Emily Ji, Vice President at Katy Branch
Emily is an incoming junior at Seven Lakes High School and has started to attend their varsity orchestra there. She has always had passion and enthusiasm towards music. She has enrolled in many music camps, stayed in Houston Youth Symphony for 5 years, and has joined music programs at her school every year. She has been learning Cello for 9 years, and her passion towards her instrument continues to burn. Not only does she love to play her instrument, but she also loves to meet new people, and most importantly, share her dedication towards music to everyone. She has earned many awards in debate, Chinese, sports, and others. “I love spreading and expressing my love and emotion for music.”
Emily is an incoming junior at Seven Lakes High School and has started to attend their varsity orchestra there. She has always had passion and enthusiasm towards music. She has enrolled in many music camps, stayed in Houston Youth Symphony for 5 years, and has joined music programs at her school every year. She has been learning Cello for 9 years, and her passion towards her instrument continues to burn. Not only does she love to play her instrument, but she also loves to meet new people, and most importantly, share her dedication towards music to everyone. She has earned many awards in debate, Chinese, sports, and others. “I love spreading and expressing my love and emotion for music.”
Rachel Gai, Vice President at Katy Branch
Rachel Gai is a senior at The AWTY International School. She recognized her love for piano at the age of four and soon picked up guitar when she was 13. Not only does Rachel take great pleasure in music but she also loves film, photography, poetry, and especially dance. Rachel has shown her love for dance by winning numerous awards at regional and national competitions, as well as performing at a variety of events. Furthermore, through Music of Harmony, she hopes to spread her passion of art with others in her community.
Rachel Gai is a senior at The AWTY International School. She recognized her love for piano at the age of four and soon picked up guitar when she was 13. Not only does Rachel take great pleasure in music but she also loves film, photography, poetry, and especially dance. Rachel has shown her love for dance by winning numerous awards at regional and national competitions, as well as performing at a variety of events. Furthermore, through Music of Harmony, she hopes to spread her passion of art with others in her community.
Claire Zeng
Claire Zeng is a 12th grader at the Texas Academy of Math and Science (TAMS). She has been playing violin since 5th grade. She performed as part of the TMEA Honor Orchestra Champions and has received 1’s at the Regional Solo and Ensemble Contest every year. Aside from music, Claire is the Honors Chemistry committee head for TAMS Academic Society and the events coordinator for TAMS Culinary Society. Her hobbies include reading, drawing/painting, baking, and volunteering in the community. Claire enjoys volunteering with Music of Harmony where she can make new friends, give back to the community through music, and bring happiness to others.
Claire Zeng is a 12th grader at the Texas Academy of Math and Science (TAMS). She has been playing violin since 5th grade. She performed as part of the TMEA Honor Orchestra Champions and has received 1’s at the Regional Solo and Ensemble Contest every year. Aside from music, Claire is the Honors Chemistry committee head for TAMS Academic Society and the events coordinator for TAMS Culinary Society. Her hobbies include reading, drawing/painting, baking, and volunteering in the community. Claire enjoys volunteering with Music of Harmony where she can make new friends, give back to the community through music, and bring happiness to others.
Evan Zhang
Evan Zhang is a junior at Cinco Ranch High School who has played the clarinet for 2 years, and the bass clarinet for 3 years. Throughout his music career, he has earned multiple awards spanning from TMEA Region to State Solo and Ensemble. He has first introduced to the Bass Clarinet in his last year of middle school and since then he has always tried to find new opportunities to get better at his instrument. Throughout his life, he has had many hobbies and has recently taken interest in coding after seeing many of the technological advancements. He also enjoys working with others and likes using music to bring joy to others.
Evan Zhang is a junior at Cinco Ranch High School who has played the clarinet for 2 years, and the bass clarinet for 3 years. Throughout his music career, he has earned multiple awards spanning from TMEA Region to State Solo and Ensemble. He has first introduced to the Bass Clarinet in his last year of middle school and since then he has always tried to find new opportunities to get better at his instrument. Throughout his life, he has had many hobbies and has recently taken interest in coding after seeing many of the technological advancements. He also enjoys working with others and likes using music to bring joy to others.
Claire Huang
Claire Huang is a junior at Cinco Ranch High School.
Claire Huang is a junior at Cinco Ranch High School.
Peiyao Ning
Peiyao is a rising sophomore at Cinco Ranch High School, and I have been a member of the school orchestra for all three years. I started playing viola in 6th grade, and I promoted to Honor Orchestra the next year. I performed at the 2019 TMEA Convention with the Beckendorff Honor Orchestra. I was also in the Region 23 Symphony Orchestra and currently in the top orchestra of Houston Youth Symphony. Moreover, I have been playing the piano for 7 years and have a great passion in music. Beside s music, some of my hobbies include jump rope, baking, reading, and exploring new things. I'm very eager to contribute to the society. I believe that I have the responsibility to give back to the community using my music talents, and music can bring happiness to everyone.
Peiyao is a rising sophomore at Cinco Ranch High School, and I have been a member of the school orchestra for all three years. I started playing viola in 6th grade, and I promoted to Honor Orchestra the next year. I performed at the 2019 TMEA Convention with the Beckendorff Honor Orchestra. I was also in the Region 23 Symphony Orchestra and currently in the top orchestra of Houston Youth Symphony. Moreover, I have been playing the piano for 7 years and have a great passion in music. Beside s music, some of my hobbies include jump rope, baking, reading, and exploring new things. I'm very eager to contribute to the society. I believe that I have the responsibility to give back to the community using my music talents, and music can bring happiness to everyone.
Sam Lin
Sam Lin is a upcoming sophomore at Seven Lakes High School. He has played the violin for 6 years and is currently learning from Dr. Yuli Jiang. Sam’s musical achievements include being admitted to the 2021 TMEA All-State and Area Orchestras, placing in the Region 23 Orchestra for 4 consecutive years, participating in the 2019 State-winning Beckendorff Honor String Orchestra, as well as placing in the varsity orchestra in Seven Lakes High School. Aside from making music, Sam is also a dedicated runner in the Seven Lakes cross country and track and field team. Ultimately, Sam believes the end goal of making music is to share it with others, and doing so will make the world a better place.
Sam Lin is a upcoming sophomore at Seven Lakes High School. He has played the violin for 6 years and is currently learning from Dr. Yuli Jiang. Sam’s musical achievements include being admitted to the 2021 TMEA All-State and Area Orchestras, placing in the Region 23 Orchestra for 4 consecutive years, participating in the 2019 State-winning Beckendorff Honor String Orchestra, as well as placing in the varsity orchestra in Seven Lakes High School. Aside from making music, Sam is also a dedicated runner in the Seven Lakes cross country and track and field team. Ultimately, Sam believes the end goal of making music is to share it with others, and doing so will make the world a better place.
Bill Sun
Bill Sun is a rising freshman at Seven Lakes High School. His musical career began at age 4 when he started to learn the piano. Since then, he also started playing the cello at age 9, and became immersed in the school orchestra at Beckendorff Junior High. He has been a member of the Region 23 Orchestra since 6th grade, and was the principal cellist 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. Aside from orchestra, he also participated in the Houston International Music Competition and was an honorable mention. He has been been actively performing for MOH since its beginning over 5 years ago, in both cello and piano.
Bill Sun is a rising freshman at Seven Lakes High School. His musical career began at age 4 when he started to learn the piano. Since then, he also started playing the cello at age 9, and became immersed in the school orchestra at Beckendorff Junior High. He has been a member of the Region 23 Orchestra since 6th grade, and was the principal cellist 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. Aside from orchestra, he also participated in the Houston International Music Competition and was an honorable mention. He has been been actively performing for MOH since its beginning over 5 years ago, in both cello and piano.
