Ms. Garcia was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and began her musical journey at six years old. Back in her country, she was part of the National Autonomous University of Honduras Chamber Orchestra, and a volunteer orchestra conductor/violin professor at the Choir and Orchestra Educational Arts Foundation of Honduras (FARECOH by its Spanish acronym). Four years …
Kani always had the world of music involved with most of his childhood. Kani is currently attending Texas Southern University while pursing a bachelor’s degree as a Music Education Major for the Viola. Mr. Kani heavily incorporates piano as another primary instrument. He plans to continue his education, aiming to achieve his master’s degree in …
Ms. Clara is an orchestral, chamber, and solo violinist and educator from Houston. A recent graduate of Northern Illinois University, she earned a Performer’s Certificate and a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance under the instruction of Mathias Tacke. During her time at NIU, she served as Concertmaster, Assistant Concertmaster, and Principal 2nd Violin of …
Ms. Ann began her musical journey technically before she learned how to read, tapping out the theme songs from the favorite movies of her childhood on the miniature electric piano her parents purchased for her. Shortly thereafter, she began studying piano in earnest at age five, and later chose to begin studying the violin at …
Alexys is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. He has been playing the violin for over 10 years and currently studies under Dr. Kirsten Yon. Having been taught and inspired by various music educators throughout his life, he hopes to help guide students …
Richard has studied music for over a decade under Chris Robbins and was awarded the CCISD Intermediate Solo and Ensemble Competition gold medal for violin solo in 2008 as well as the UIL Region XVII Solo and Ensemble Competition gold medal for both guitar solo and violin solo. In 2010 he was awarded the UIL …
Mr. Nick is currently pursuing a degree in composition and violin performance. He has studied violin for over 10 years and his passion in music has led him to actively pursue mastery over all stringed instruments and the piano. Mr. Nick enjoys composing and playing with many ensembles. He enjoys sharing his excitement for music and …
Dennis began playing music at the age of nine and knew immediately he wanted to dedicate his life to it. Shortly after graduating High School he followed his passion to Atlanta, Georgia where he attended a one-year certificate program on electric bass at the Atlanta Institute of Music. While at AIM Dennis was exposed to …
A Houston native, Mr. Jose grew up with music and has been playing violin since the age of 5. His previous professors include Rodica Gonzalez, member of the Houston Symphony and Johnny Chang, principal violinist of Theater Under the Stars Orchestra. He is a student of Andrzej Grabiec, world-renowned soloist and conductor. Alumni of Virtuosi …
California-native Dr. Carol Tsai has been passionate about music since her early childhood. Her musical endeavors began with studying piano at the age of 5 and violin at 6. Over the years Carol has performed with a variety of musical ensembles, including the Pacific Chorale, the UCI University Choir, the UCI Symphony, the Santa Barbara …