David Li, age 16, is a 11 th grader at Bellaire High School. He showed great interests in music such as piano, violin, saxophone, and choir. He has won many rewarding places in multiple piano competitions including Houston Forum Young Artist Piano Competition, TMTA, Berlin College Piano Competition, Texas State University Piano Competition. He has been tutoring young children on piano lessons and is active in performing in senior facilities to spread the love and peace in music. Besides music, David maintains a broad range of interests in drawing, cycling, running, history, science, and traveling.​

Elizabeth Jiang is a junior at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. She has been playing piano for 12 years, and was a pianist at Seven Lakes Orchestra her freshman and sophomore year. She has passed the Royal Music Conservatory Piano Exams Levels 7, 9 and 10, and has also acted as the piano accompanist for the Beckendorff Junior High Solo and Ensemble contest. In addition to the piano, Elizabeth also played the violin for the Beckendorff Orchestra. Among many things, Elizabeth loves to bring joy to others and give back to the community. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys drawing and hanging out with friends.

Katherine is a current sophomore at Memorial High School. Her interest in music started with the piano at age 5 and then proceeded with violin at age 10. She is a member of the Houston Youth Symphony and also plays violin at Memorial. Katherine has also been a part of TMEA Region 27 orchestra since 7th grade and has received many solo ensemble awards. Aside from violin, Katherine also enjoys dance where she has won numerous titles at regional and national competitions. She hopes to better the community through MOH with her passions. ​

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Nathan Chiu is a junior at Harmony School of Advancement. He began studying piano at age four and has since enjoyed sharing music with friends, family, and audiences. From 2020 to 2026, Nathan was a four-time First Prize winner with Special Honors at the Texas Chopin Society Sonatina and Sonata Piano Competitions. He has also earned awards from the  International Young Artist Piano Competition, Texas Young Pianist Competition, American Music Talent Competition, Grand Virtuoso Competition, American Protégé, and Golden Globe. Nathan hopes to continue bringing joy through music, believing it is one of life’s greatest healers.

My name is Alice Duan, and I’m currently in 8th grade. Four years ago, I discovered the

guzheng (zither), a traditional Chinese instrument, and it became much more than just a hobby.

At first, the strings felt stiff and unfamiliar, but through practice, I grew not only in skill but in

confidence. Playing the guzheng opened a new way for me to connect with my culture and

express myself. Beyond learning music, it taught me patience, resilience, and the value of

dedication. Sharing my music with family and friends has been a source of encouragement that

inspired me to found LYMO, a youth musician organization in Africa that has raised thousands

of dollars to support local communities in need. This journey has shaped who I am today—a

young musician hoping to build connections through the beauty of music!