Katy Leaders
Bill Sun, President at Katy Branch & Treasurer
Bill Sun is a incoming senior 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 incoming senior 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.
Bo Wen, Co-President at Katy Branch
Bo is currently a incoming senior at Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Houston, TX. He joined Houston Youth Symphony since 2021. Recently, he performed as principal clarinet with Honor Performance Series in Carnegie Hall in February 2022. His other achievements included 2021 TMEA All-region orchestra (region 23) rank 2nd; 2021 TMEA All-State AREA qualifier; 2019 & 2020 TMEA All-region audition 1st chair recipient (region 23) and UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest superior rating. Bo began his clarinet study since 3rd grade and started taking lessons with Dr. Winnie Fan since 5th grade. He has been performing with Music of Harmony in the Greater-Houston area and actively participating various competitions, auditions, and performances to gain more experiences. Bo loves clarinet and will keep growing as a clarinetist and musician.
Bo is currently a incoming senior at Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Houston, TX. He joined Houston Youth Symphony since 2021. Recently, he performed as principal clarinet with Honor Performance Series in Carnegie Hall in February 2022. His other achievements included 2021 TMEA All-region orchestra (region 23) rank 2nd; 2021 TMEA All-State AREA qualifier; 2019 & 2020 TMEA All-region audition 1st chair recipient (region 23) and UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest superior rating. Bo began his clarinet study since 3rd grade and started taking lessons with Dr. Winnie Fan since 5th grade. He has been performing with Music of Harmony in the Greater-Houston area and actively participating various competitions, auditions, and performances to gain more experiences. Bo loves clarinet and will keep growing as a clarinetist and musician.
Arjun Chandupatla, Vice President at Katy Branch
Arjun Chandupatla is a incoming junior at Tompkins High School. He started pursuing music at age 5 and is currently studying piano and violin. He was selected to Region 23 Symphony Orchestra for 3 consecutive years and has been a violinist at Houston Youth Symphony for 4 years, rising into the Symphony orchestra as a 1st violin this year. He held many positions at HYS, including concertmaster and principal second violinist, and has recently won the South Texas Piano Competition. He enjoys making and sharing music and has been actively participating in Music of Harmony volunteer performances,
community events, and recitals in the greater Houston area. Aside from music, he is an outstanding student, LoTR nerd, and an avid reader who reads anything and everything. Arjun believes that music is a universal language and it should be used to connect people and bring them together.
Arjun Chandupatla is a incoming junior at Tompkins High School. He started pursuing music at age 5 and is currently studying piano and violin. He was selected to Region 23 Symphony Orchestra for 3 consecutive years and has been a violinist at Houston Youth Symphony for 4 years, rising into the Symphony orchestra as a 1st violin this year. He held many positions at HYS, including concertmaster and principal second violinist, and has recently won the South Texas Piano Competition. He enjoys making and sharing music and has been actively participating in Music of Harmony volunteer performances,
community events, and recitals in the greater Houston area. Aside from music, he is an outstanding student, LoTR nerd, and an avid reader who reads anything and everything. Arjun believes that music is a universal language and it should be used to connect people and bring them together.
Claire Wang, Team Lead at Katy Branch
Claire is a sophomore at Taylor High School and is pursuing both piano and violin. She won 2nd and 3rd place in the Debose National Piano Competition in 2023 and 2024 for solo and duet. She was a winner of the American Virtuoso International Music Competition Winter Edition in 2023 and was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in the fall of 2024 for her violin concerto solo. In school, she is the secretary of GEMS (Girls Engineering Math and Science) and a member of FBLA and the Computer Science Club. Aside from music, Claire enjoys baking, coding, watching Grey's Anatomy, and talking to friends. Through Music of Harmony, she hopes to build meaningful connections with others and make a positive impact in the community.
Claire is a sophomore at Taylor High School and is pursuing both piano and violin. She won 2nd and 3rd place in the Debose National Piano Competition in 2023 and 2024 for solo and duet. She was a winner of the American Virtuoso International Music Competition Winter Edition in 2023 and was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in the fall of 2024 for her violin concerto solo. In school, she is the secretary of GEMS (Girls Engineering Math and Science) and a member of FBLA and the Computer Science Club. Aside from music, Claire enjoys baking, coding, watching Grey's Anatomy, and talking to friends. Through Music of Harmony, she hopes to build meaningful connections with others and make a positive impact in the community.
|
Tiffany Wang, Team Lead at Katy Branch
Tiffany Wang is a sophomore at Cinco Ranch High school in Katy, Texas. Starting at 4 years old, she has competitively performed ballet, contemporary, and Chinese dances at J&H Dance School and Adamson Ballet School for over 10 years. She has won numerous national titles at commercial competitions like Showstopper and Starquest, and more professional competitions like UBC, YAGP, and ADC IBC. She enjoys sharing her passion with the community and has been actively performing with Music of Harmony all across the Greater-Houston area. In her free time, she loves to travel around the world, draw, read, and spend time with friends. No matter what, dance will always be her number one passion. Tiffany looks forward to spreading joy, showing gratitude, and sharing love with the community, while doing what she loves. |
Ailsa Cheng, Team Lead at Katy Branch
Hi! My name is Ailsa Cheng, and I'm entering 11th grade at Seven Lakes High School next school year. I have been dancing and playing the guzheng/zither for 12 years. I have been a member of Music of Harmony since 2017 and have always admired this organization so much. When I was just starting out, I struggled with confidence and never thought I was playing or dancing good enough to perform in front of others. But after attending MOH, I realized the seniors at the nursing homes were always so attentive and encouraging after I performed, even coming up to ask me what my instrument was and telling me I did so good. This really helped me realize how much of an impact MOH has, not just on the people in the nursing homes, but on the performers. Throughout my time here, I've been able to experience first hand the joy MOH has brought to the people we've performed for - which made me realize how important bringing that sense of connection to our community is to me. My experience as a performer has taught me resilience, confidence, and compassion, all of which have aided me in instilling positivity and trust in those around me. I'm so honored to have been part of MOH for so long, and I will strive to continue the MOH legacy.
Hi! My name is Ailsa Cheng, and I'm entering 11th grade at Seven Lakes High School next school year. I have been dancing and playing the guzheng/zither for 12 years. I have been a member of Music of Harmony since 2017 and have always admired this organization so much. When I was just starting out, I struggled with confidence and never thought I was playing or dancing good enough to perform in front of others. But after attending MOH, I realized the seniors at the nursing homes were always so attentive and encouraging after I performed, even coming up to ask me what my instrument was and telling me I did so good. This really helped me realize how much of an impact MOH has, not just on the people in the nursing homes, but on the performers. Throughout my time here, I've been able to experience first hand the joy MOH has brought to the people we've performed for - which made me realize how important bringing that sense of connection to our community is to me. My experience as a performer has taught me resilience, confidence, and compassion, all of which have aided me in instilling positivity and trust in those around me. I'm so honored to have been part of MOH for so long, and I will strive to continue the MOH legacy.
Jerry Zhao, Team Lead at Katy Branch
Jerry Zhao is a junior at Katy High School and a clarinet player in Katy Tiger Band’s wind ensemble. He started learning clarinet in 6th grade, and soon became a top player in his junior high and high school. He has won numerous awards such as TMEA Region 23 UIL Solo First Division (superior) rating, Katy Youth Artist Competition Solo First Division (superior) rating, and he is a member of TMEA Region 23 band. He also plays piano as a hobby and enjoys different types of music. Jerry joined Music of Harmony in 2023 and is a regular volunteer performer at local senior centers. He enjoys playing beautiful music to the seniors and bring joy and happiness to them. He also performs in front of neighbors, and every holiday season he and his flutist brother Jason host a home holiday concert consisting of holiday music played on clarinet, flute, and piano.
Jerry Zhao is a junior at Katy High School and a clarinet player in Katy Tiger Band’s wind ensemble. He started learning clarinet in 6th grade, and soon became a top player in his junior high and high school. He has won numerous awards such as TMEA Region 23 UIL Solo First Division (superior) rating, Katy Youth Artist Competition Solo First Division (superior) rating, and he is a member of TMEA Region 23 band. He also plays piano as a hobby and enjoys different types of music. Jerry joined Music of Harmony in 2023 and is a regular volunteer performer at local senior centers. He enjoys playing beautiful music to the seniors and bring joy and happiness to them. He also performs in front of neighbors, and every holiday season he and his flutist brother Jason host a home holiday concert consisting of holiday music played on clarinet, flute, and piano.
Lina Lu, Team Lead at Katy Branch
Lina Lu is currently a freshman at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, Texas. She has been passionate about playing the flute since she was nine years old. She joined the Cinco Ranch Junior High band in sixth grade and won numerous awards. She was a member of the Region 23 Band and Orchestra while also earning superior ratings (1s) at solo and ensemble competitions. She is currently a member of the Cinco Ranch High School band and marching band. Additionally, she participated in the Young Artist Competition. Aside from flute, Lina is also a dancer who has won medals at multiple dance competitions. She plays the piano and enjoys tennis as a hobby, along with running and drawing. Since 2018, she has been performing at MOH, where she finds joy in bringing music to nursing homes. Performing at these nursing homes has boosted her confidence in her playing abilities, and she looks forward to continuing to share love and build connections with the community through MOH.
Lina Lu is currently a freshman at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, Texas. She has been passionate about playing the flute since she was nine years old. She joined the Cinco Ranch Junior High band in sixth grade and won numerous awards. She was a member of the Region 23 Band and Orchestra while also earning superior ratings (1s) at solo and ensemble competitions. She is currently a member of the Cinco Ranch High School band and marching band. Additionally, she participated in the Young Artist Competition. Aside from flute, Lina is also a dancer who has won medals at multiple dance competitions. She plays the piano and enjoys tennis as a hobby, along with running and drawing. Since 2018, she has been performing at MOH, where she finds joy in bringing music to nursing homes. Performing at these nursing homes has boosted her confidence in her playing abilities, and she looks forward to continuing to share love and build connections with the community through MOH.
Ya Wen, Team Lead at Katy Branch
Wenya is a freshmen who studies music with clarinet. Her achievements include 2021-2022 TMEA all-region audition 11th recipient (region 23) and UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest superior rating. While in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 she has placed 5th in TMEA all-region (23) and UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest once again superior rating. Outside of school scheduled contests, she has gotten the 1st place for 7-8th grade instrumental in TMTA( Texas Music Teacher Association) in 2023. While in 2022 she has gotten gold from the Rocky Mountains competition and performed at the KMTA, Katy Music Teacher Association. Wenya wants to continue to engage in her music studies and performance skills in MOH as a team leader. She has been loving to perform at MOH with her unique style of musicality. She expects to continue advancing the skill in the next few years to bring beautiful music to the community. In addition to music, Wenya’s other interests are singing, reading, and Comp Sci. Wenya wants to continue her music career by practicing as well as inspiring others.
Wenya is a freshmen who studies music with clarinet. Her achievements include 2021-2022 TMEA all-region audition 11th recipient (region 23) and UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest superior rating. While in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 she has placed 5th in TMEA all-region (23) and UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest once again superior rating. Outside of school scheduled contests, she has gotten the 1st place for 7-8th grade instrumental in TMTA( Texas Music Teacher Association) in 2023. While in 2022 she has gotten gold from the Rocky Mountains competition and performed at the KMTA, Katy Music Teacher Association. Wenya wants to continue to engage in her music studies and performance skills in MOH as a team leader. She has been loving to perform at MOH with her unique style of musicality. She expects to continue advancing the skill in the next few years to bring beautiful music to the community. In addition to music, Wenya’s other interests are singing, reading, and Comp Sci. Wenya wants to continue her music career by practicing as well as inspiring others.