Arjun Chandupatla (17), a senior at Tompkins High School, has been playing violin for over 8 years, under the guidance of Mr. Guangxun Hua and piano with Dr. Winnie Fan. A dedicated musician, Arjun has performed in the TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra for three years. Arjun has been a violinist at Houston Youth Symphony since 2018 and has recently been named the co-winner of HYS 2025 Concerto Competition string division. Arjun was also the concertmaster of the 2024 All-Region 23 Symphony Orchestra, an honorable mention at the 2023 Clear Lake Symphony Youth Concerto Competition, a winner of the 2023 and 2024 Katy Young Artist Competition, and a finalist at the 2021 Houston International Music Competition. Arjun is also an accomplished pianist and an avid chamber musician, with his string quartet named as State Champion at the 2025 UIL State Chamber Music Competition. Arjun 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, origami enthusiast, bird watcher, and an avid reader. Arjun firmly believes that music is a universal language and it should be used to connect people and bring them together. He is very grateful to be a part of the Music of Harmony organization and looks forward to contributing to its mission and values. 

Hi! My name is Ailsa Cheng, and I'm entering 12th grade at Seven Lakes High School next school year. I have been dancing and playing the guzheng/zither for 13 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 well. 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 is a senior 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. 

Tiffany Wang is a junior 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.

Daniel Duan is a junior at Seven Lakes High School and studies clarinet with Dr. Winnie Fan. Since beginning his musical journey at age 11, he has distinguished himself as an accomplished and dedicated young musician. Daniel was selected for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region Band/Orchestra every year from 2021 through 2026, earning first chair in 2024 and 2025, and advanced to the TMEA Area auditions in 2023-2026. Daniel has consistently received Superior ratings at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest from 2020 through 2025 and was honored as a UIL State Outstanding Performer. His additional achievements include winning the Katy Youth Artist Contest and earning a Superior rating at the TMTA Solo Contest. He was also the winner of the 28th Concerto Competition at the American Festival for the Arts, where he served as Acting Principal Clarinet. Daniel has furthered his musical studies through acceptance to prestigious summer programs including the Music Academy of the West, Brevard Music Center, and Interlochen Arts Camp. From 2024 to 2026, he has been a member of the Houston Youth Symphony.

In addition to his personal musical achievements, Daniel enjoys sharing music with others and giving back to the community. He has been actively involved in Music of Harmony volunteer performances and uses his musical skills to make a positive impact in the greater Houston area. Daniel is grateful to be part of Music of Harmony and looks forward to contributing to its mission and values.

Hi, my name is Kristina Lei, and I am currently a junior at Jordan High School. I have been playing the violin for eight years and have had the opportunity to perform with HYS, the Region Symphony Orchestra, and several national orchestra festivals. Joining Music of Harmony has been one of the most meaningful experiences for me. It has not only strengthened my confidence but also shown me the positive impact music can create. One of my favorite moments is seeing the joy and happiness on the faces of seniors in nursing homes after a performance. Outside of music, I enjoy reading, volunteering, and baking.

​Wenya is a sophomore 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. In 2022 she got 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.

Lina Lu is currently a sophomore 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.

​Hi, I’m Claire and I am an 11th grade student at TAMS. My teacher is Dr. Cheng, and I have been playing violin for 7 years and piano for 11 years now. I have won 2nd place in the National Debose Piano Competition and been invited to play in Carnegie Hall, Berlin Philharmonie, and Musikverein for violin. I’ve also been a part of the Region 23 Symphony orchestra. Outside of music, I love baking new desserts and traveling to different European countries!

Clarence Gu is a Freshman at Jordan High School in Fulshear, and he is a member of the Jordan High School Marching Band and Wind Symphony.  He started learning clarinet at the age of 9, and became a member of the Region 23 Junior High Wind Ensemble in grade 6. Since joining Music of Harmony in 2022, he performs regularly at volunteer recitals at senior communities all around the Katy area. Aside from music, he is also a high-scoring student, member of the Jordan High Science Olympiad team, and USACO participant. He believes that he has lots to bring to Music of Harmony, and will strive to continue to bring outstanding performances to senior communities.

Sophia Xia is an incoming freshman at Seven Lakes High School with a strong passion for music.She has been playing cello for 4 years under Ms. Jessica Liu and has been selected for the TMEA Region Orchestra for three consecutive years, earning first rank as principal cellist in 2025. In addition to cello, she has placed first and second in the Debose National Piano Competition in solo and duet categories and has consistently excelled in TMTA and KMTA events, including theory tests and festival events over the years. She has also completed several ABRSM music exams with Distinction and earned 4th place in the Houston Young Artist Competition. Outside of music, Sophia enjoys writing and has recently earned a Silver Key in the Scholastic Writing Competition. She participates in speech and debate as well, where she has medaled at multiple competitions. She has also been doing Kung Fu for almost 10 years, and was a member of her school's track and cross country team. Since joining the Music of Harmony in the past year, she discovered her love to perform at volunteer events at senior homes and is committed to spreading joy and connecting others with music. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to classical music, and hanging out with friends.

Hi, my name is Jason Zhao and I'm currently a sophomore at Tompkins High School in Katy, Texas. I have been enrolled in band for the past 5 years, starting in 6th grade. My instrument in band is the flute, and I have an older brother who plays the clarinet and is a team leader in MOH. I have been consistently in the top band throughout middle/high school and have also consistently placed top chairs in the region band. I also plan to become a section leader in band next year. I frequently attend MOH performances for senior homes and enjoy volunteering as a member. Outside of band, I enjoy playing tennis and conducting scientific research. I am ranked in the top 8% in my school and enjoy hanging out with band, orchestra, and choir friends. To me, music is not something you memorize or achieve with ease. Instead, I think music should be something you feel after years of hard dedication. I also have a white dog called Mario.

Winston Fu is an upcoming sophomore at Jordan High School. As a violinist in the Jordan High School Sinfonia orchestra, he was part of the ensemble recognized as the first runner‑up for the 2026 TMEA String Honor Orchestra. As a member of the Katy Branch, he regularly performs repertoire ranging from Bach’s sonatas and partitas to the powerful voices of Shostakovich. Beyond performing, he is inspired by the sound of Sergey Khachatryan’s 1724 “Kiesewetter” Stradivarius and his former 1740 “Ysaÿe” Guarneri del Gesù, especially in Khachatryan’s recordings of Shostakovich, Bach, Khachaturian, Sibelius, and Brahms.