Katy Leaders
Emily Ji, President at Katy Branch
Emily is an incoming senior 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 12 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 senior 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 12 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.”
Evan Zhang, Vice President at Katy Branch and Webmaster
Evan Zhang is a senior at Cinco Ranch High School who has played the clarinet for 2 years, and bass clarinet for 5 years. Throughout his music career, he has earned multiple awards spanning from TMEA All-State to UIL State Division 1 Solo. 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 software development after seeing many technological advancements. He also enjoys working with others and likes using music to bring joy to the community.
Evan Zhang is a senior at Cinco Ranch High School who has played the clarinet for 2 years, and bass clarinet for 5 years. Throughout his music career, he has earned multiple awards spanning from TMEA All-State to UIL State Division 1 Solo. 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 software development after seeing many technological advancements. He also enjoys working with others and likes using music to bring joy to the community.
Claire Huang, Vice President at Katy Branch
Claire is a senior at Cinco Ranch High School who has been a member of their marching band and Wind Ensemble for all four years of high school and their pit orchestra in 2020. She started playing the clarinet in 6th grade and has made the TMEA All-Region and Area bands as well as received gold medals at state solo and ensemble. She has also participated in competitions such as the Houston International Music Competition and was accepted into AFA Music Festival’s Symphony Orchestra for the summer of 2021. Aside from music, Claire enjoys spending time with friends and participates in a variety of organizations at school. She is an avid volunteer and believes that music can truly spread joy and bring people together.
Claire is a senior at Cinco Ranch High School who has been a member of their marching band and Wind Ensemble for all four years of high school and their pit orchestra in 2020. She started playing the clarinet in 6th grade and has made the TMEA All-Region and Area bands as well as received gold medals at state solo and ensemble. She has also participated in competitions such as the Houston International Music Competition and was accepted into AFA Music Festival’s Symphony Orchestra for the summer of 2021. Aside from music, Claire enjoys spending time with friends and participates in a variety of organizations at school. She is an avid volunteer and believes that music can truly spread joy and bring people together.
Peiyao Ning, Vice President at Katy Branch
Peiyao is a rising junior 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 junior 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, Team Lead at Katy Branch
Sam Lin is a upcoming junior 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 junior 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, Team Lead at Katy Branch
Bill Sun is a rising sophomore 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 sophomore 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.
Arjun Chandupatla, Team Lead at Katy Branch
Arjun Chandupatla is an upcoming freshman 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 1 st 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 an upcoming freshman 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 1 st 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.
Pippi Hao, Team Lead at Katy Branch
Pippi Hao is a Junior at Seven Lakes High School. She has been a clarinet player for 5 years, over which she has earned multiple TMEA Region placements and Solo and Ensemble 1st Divisions. She was also a member of the Seven Lakes Band program and is currently an inductee of the National Music Honor Society chapter at her school. She finds great enthusiasm in music and seeks opportunities to bring joy to the elders through her and her peer's musical performances platformed by Music of Harmony. Aside from music, Pippi is the Vice President of Seven Lakes High School's Asian Culture Club and National Chinese Honor Society and participates in a variety of other organizations. Her hobbies include figure skating, listening to jazz, and hanging out with friends. Her ultimate goals and visions in Music of Harmony are to spread happiness through music and bring the fruition of the hard work of youth performers like her to a greater mass.
Pippi Hao is a Junior at Seven Lakes High School. She has been a clarinet player for 5 years, over which she has earned multiple TMEA Region placements and Solo and Ensemble 1st Divisions. She was also a member of the Seven Lakes Band program and is currently an inductee of the National Music Honor Society chapter at her school. She finds great enthusiasm in music and seeks opportunities to bring joy to the elders through her and her peer's musical performances platformed by Music of Harmony. Aside from music, Pippi is the Vice President of Seven Lakes High School's Asian Culture Club and National Chinese Honor Society and participates in a variety of other organizations. Her hobbies include figure skating, listening to jazz, and hanging out with friends. Her ultimate goals and visions in Music of Harmony are to spread happiness through music and bring the fruition of the hard work of youth performers like her to a greater mass.
Matthew Ting, Team Lead at Katy Branch
Matthew Ting is a Junior at Jordan High School who has been a flute player for over 6 years, and a volunteer with Music of Harmony for over 3. During his career as a musician, he has earned several Region 23 band placements and Division 1 scores im the UIL Solo & Ensemble contest. He has been part of the Jordan High School band and guard for 3 years as a symphonic band member and section leader. His hobbies include learning the ukulele and guitar, 3D modeling, and playing video games. Matthew hopes that, through his performance of beautiful, simple, and recognizable flute pieces with Music of Harmony, he can touch the lives of people who may feel neglected and forgotten with music imbued with passion, care, and love.
Matthew Ting is a Junior at Jordan High School who has been a flute player for over 6 years, and a volunteer with Music of Harmony for over 3. During his career as a musician, he has earned several Region 23 band placements and Division 1 scores im the UIL Solo & Ensemble contest. He has been part of the Jordan High School band and guard for 3 years as a symphonic band member and section leader. His hobbies include learning the ukulele and guitar, 3D modeling, and playing video games. Matthew hopes that, through his performance of beautiful, simple, and recognizable flute pieces with Music of Harmony, he can touch the lives of people who may feel neglected and forgotten with music imbued with passion, care, and love.
