Katy Leaders
Timothy Cai, Co-President at Katy Branch
Hey there! I'm Timothy Cai, but most people call me some variation of Tim. Currently, I'm a rising Junior in high school and one of the Music of Harmony Team Leaders. My passion is in wind instruments; specifically, saxophones of all shapes and sizes, but I do mainly play Alto. I've been learning saxophone since I was 10 years old, and music much longer before that, which gives me a decent history with the art. My passion and drive comes from my own desire to have a good time and to share that good time with everyone around me.
Hey there! I'm Timothy Cai, but most people call me some variation of Tim. Currently, I'm a rising Junior in high school and one of the Music of Harmony Team Leaders. My passion is in wind instruments; specifically, saxophones of all shapes and sizes, but I do mainly play Alto. I've been learning saxophone since I was 10 years old, and music much longer before that, which gives me a decent history with the art. My passion and drive comes from my own desire to have a good time and to share that good time with everyone around me.
Derek Sun , Co-President at Katy Branch
Derek was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, grew up in the Washington DC area, and moved to Houston three years ago with my mom and brother. I am currently 16 years old and currently an 11th grader in Seven Lakes High School in Katy.
Music has always been a big part of my life. I started piano since I was 6 years old and saxophone since I was 9, and I love them equally. I routinely attend musical recitals and solo competitions in University of Maryland, University of Houston and Rice University, and won third place in Forum Piano Jazz Festival in 2015 and 2017. Regarding saxophone, I have won first division at State Solo and Ensemble as well as Katy Young Artists Competition, and have competed in the All-Region audition numerous times. My brother Frank and I make an excellent duo and put on excellent shows including piano-piano and piano-sax duets.
Derek was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, grew up in the Washington DC area, and moved to Houston three years ago with my mom and brother. I am currently 16 years old and currently an 11th grader in Seven Lakes High School in Katy.
Music has always been a big part of my life. I started piano since I was 6 years old and saxophone since I was 9, and I love them equally. I routinely attend musical recitals and solo competitions in University of Maryland, University of Houston and Rice University, and won third place in Forum Piano Jazz Festival in 2015 and 2017. Regarding saxophone, I have won first division at State Solo and Ensemble as well as Katy Young Artists Competition, and have competed in the All-Region audition numerous times. My brother Frank and I make an excellent duo and put on excellent shows including piano-piano and piano-sax duets.
Jed Chen, Treasurer, Vice President at Katy Branch
Jed is a senior at Seven Lakes High School. He is drum major of the Seven Lakes Marching Band and is in the Wind Symphony at Seven Lakes. He performed with the Seven Lakes Symphony Orchestra which placed first in the TMEA Honor Orchestra Competition. Jed consistently made state with an ensemble and received a 1 each time. Jed has played piano for over 9 years and clarinet for 7 years. He plays many different types of clarinets but mainly plays the Bb soprano clarinet. Jed is very passionate towards music and helping people
Jed is a senior at Seven Lakes High School. He is drum major of the Seven Lakes Marching Band and is in the Wind Symphony at Seven Lakes. He performed with the Seven Lakes Symphony Orchestra which placed first in the TMEA Honor Orchestra Competition. Jed consistently made state with an ensemble and received a 1 each time. Jed has played piano for over 9 years and clarinet for 7 years. He plays many different types of clarinets but mainly plays the Bb soprano clarinet. Jed is very passionate towards music and helping people
April Feng, Secretary, Vice President at Katy Branch,
April is currently an 9th grader 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 currently an 9th grader 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.
Abhinav Basvoju
My name is Abhinav Basvoju and I have been playing clarinet for nearly six years. My love and passion for the instrument have manifested in my outreach to senior homes. Since I started my musical journey, I have been enamored by performing for large audiences. I joined Music of Harmony in eighth grade and became a team leader in July of 2019. The organization has provided me with lifelong friends and has enriched my high school experience by providing me with a great way to spend my time helping others.
My name is Abhinav Basvoju and I have been playing clarinet for nearly six years. My love and passion for the instrument have manifested in my outreach to senior homes. Since I started my musical journey, I have been enamored by performing for large audiences. I joined Music of Harmony in eighth grade and became a team leader in July of 2019. The organization has provided me with lifelong friends and has enriched my high school experience by providing me with a great way to spend my time helping others.
Frank Sun
Frank is currently in the 8th grade, attending Beckendorff Junior High. As a young boy I have always loved music. Currently I play saxophone for my second year of honor band at my school, and play piano in my free time. I also enjoy doing duets with my brother Derek who I am very close to. The thing I like about music so much is the ability for me to be creative and open with my mind. It has always put me in a better mood and spread happiness to others. I inspire to be better at both instruments, as well influencing people around me
Frank is currently in the 8th grade, attending Beckendorff Junior High. As a young boy I have always loved music. Currently I play saxophone for my second year of honor band at my school, and play piano in my free time. I also enjoy doing duets with my brother Derek who I am very close to. The thing I like about music so much is the ability for me to be creative and open with my mind. It has always put me in a better mood and spread happiness to others. I inspire to be better at both instruments, as well influencing people around me
Peiyao Ning
Peiyao is an 8th grader at Beckendorff Junior High, 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 an 8th grader at Beckendorff Junior High, 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.
Emily Ji
Emily is a freshman 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 important, sharing 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 a freshman 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 important, sharing 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.”