Sugarland Leaders
Philip Ma, President at Sugar Land Branch
Philip is is a senior at Clements high school in Sugar Land, Texas. He loves music and sports. Philip has played piano for about 9 years and started when he was six. He started learning with Mr. Yifan Liu in Dallas. Since relocating to Sugar Land in the summer of 2018, he is a student of Mr. John Weems. Some music accomplishments include a 2nd place of 2018 Steinway Competition in Dallas, Finalist of 2019 MNTA 9th grade, Blinn College Young Pianists Competition- 2nd in 7th-8th grade (2019), 3rd place in 9th -10th grade (2020). 2018 Dallas Symphonic Festival Intermediate Concerto -3rd. 2017 Dallas Symphonic Festival Intermediate Sonatina- 1st . Other than music, Philip is an athlete in school. He played football in 7th and 8th grade, now he is a 110 m and 300 m hurdle runner in the high school track team. He wishes to bring joy to people through music
Philip is is a senior at Clements high school in Sugar Land, Texas. He loves music and sports. Philip has played piano for about 9 years and started when he was six. He started learning with Mr. Yifan Liu in Dallas. Since relocating to Sugar Land in the summer of 2018, he is a student of Mr. John Weems. Some music accomplishments include a 2nd place of 2018 Steinway Competition in Dallas, Finalist of 2019 MNTA 9th grade, Blinn College Young Pianists Competition- 2nd in 7th-8th grade (2019), 3rd place in 9th -10th grade (2020). 2018 Dallas Symphonic Festival Intermediate Concerto -3rd. 2017 Dallas Symphonic Festival Intermediate Sonatina- 1st . Other than music, Philip is an athlete in school. He played football in 7th and 8th grade, now he is a 110 m and 300 m hurdle runner in the high school track team. He wishes to bring joy to people through music
Alice Ma, Co-President at Sugar Land Branch
Alice Ma is a rising senior at The Kinkaid School. She loves reading, skiing, music theater, and especially dancing. Her love of dance started at the young age of three, and she has continued to fuel her passion at the Oriental Arts Educational Center. A part of the Kinkaid Dance Company, she works as the Vice President of the National Dance Honor Society, and she hopes to work with her peers to better the arts at school. She has also been competing since six years old at national dance competitions like YAGP, Starquest, Dance Showcase, and Showstopper. She wants to inspire others through her love of art by performing and participating in MOH!
Alice Ma is a rising senior at The Kinkaid School. She loves reading, skiing, music theater, and especially dancing. Her love of dance started at the young age of three, and she has continued to fuel her passion at the Oriental Arts Educational Center. A part of the Kinkaid Dance Company, she works as the Vice President of the National Dance Honor Society, and she hopes to work with her peers to better the arts at school. She has also been competing since six years old at national dance competitions like YAGP, Starquest, Dance Showcase, and Showstopper. She wants to inspire others through her love of art by performing and participating in MOH!
David Chen, Vice President at Sugar Land Branch
David Chen is a rising junior attending Clements High School in Sugar Land, TX. He has played cello for 5 years under the tutelage of Ms. Cindy Fu. As a cellist, David has received a superior rating at the 2020-2021 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. He has also been a member of Houston Youth Symphony for 5 years. David is currently in the Philharmonia Orchestra (2nd highest level). He has auditioned into the 2021-2022 TMEA 13 All-Area Orchestra. David has volunteered at MOH, and various other music organizations for 100+ hours. In his spare time, David enjoys playing chess and soccer. David’s active involvement in MOH will help senior citizens find joy in music.
David Chen is a rising junior attending Clements High School in Sugar Land, TX. He has played cello for 5 years under the tutelage of Ms. Cindy Fu. As a cellist, David has received a superior rating at the 2020-2021 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. He has also been a member of Houston Youth Symphony for 5 years. David is currently in the Philharmonia Orchestra (2nd highest level). He has auditioned into the 2021-2022 TMEA 13 All-Area Orchestra. David has volunteered at MOH, and various other music organizations for 100+ hours. In his spare time, David enjoys playing chess and soccer. David’s active involvement in MOH will help senior citizens find joy in music.
