Distinguished Concerts International New York Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) was founded by Iris Derke, General Director, and Jonathan Griffith, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. DCINY provides opportunities for choral, instrumental, jazz, and chamber ensembles, as well as conductors and soloists, to perform at major venues such as Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Weill Recital Hall, and Zankel Hall; Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall and Alice Tully Hall; Jazz at Lincoln Center; and Town Hall in New York City. A strong component of DCINY’s mission, as stated in the DCINY motto, “The Art of Performance – The Power of Education,” is to enhance the concert experience through educational programs and incentives. These include support in meeting performance standards and optional master classes and seminars. DCINY Administrative Staff Iris Derke, General Director Jonathan Griffith, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Johanna B. Kodlick, Director of Artistic Operations Sara Sarakanti, Director of Promotions and Audience Development Phil Bravo, Production Manager and Education Liaison Danuta Gross, Director of Finance and Administration Naghma Husain, Design and Promotions Associate Jeffery R. Thyer, Program Development Coordinator Arupa Gopal, Executive Assistant Emily Sharrett, Administrative Assistant Nicole Cotton, Production Coordinator Lynn Tsai, Box Office and Promotions Assistant DCINY thanks its kind sponsors and partners in education: VH 1 Save the Music, Education Through Music, High 5, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. For information about performing on DCINY’s series or about purchasing tickets to scheduled concerts, e-mail [email protected], call 212–707–8566 or 877–MYDCINY (toll free), or visit our Web site at www.DCINY.org. DISTINGUISHED CONCERTS INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK 250 W. 57TH STREET, SUITE 1610 NEW YORK, NY 10107

Sunday, April 11, 2010, 7:00 PM Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) Iris Derke, Co-Founder and General Director Jonathan Griffith, Co-Founder and Artistic Director

University Supporters California State University, Long Beach The Colburn School Irvine Valley College Orange Coast Community College

Soka University Whittier College University of California, Irvine University Southern California

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Summer Festival Scholarships Arrowbear Music Festival Bowdoin Music Festival California Concert Artists ~ Summer Workshop Chamber Music Institute Idyllwild Summer Music Festival

Distinguished Concerts Artist Series

Junior Chamber Music Susan Boettger, Director



Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Opus 66

Felix Mendelssohn

Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Opus 49

Felix Mendelssohn

Interlochen Music Festival Montecito Summer Festival Schlern International Music Festival Warsaw Piano Institute

(1809–1847) I. Allegro energico e con fuoco Vision Trio: Jenny Kao, violin, Matthew Tong, cello, David Yu, piano Coaches: Chun-Yi Wang, Leslie Ho II. Andante NYC Trio: Cameron Alan-Lee, violin, Nathan Le, cello, Yoko Rosenbaum, piano Coach: Andrew Cook

Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Opus 8

IN 1853 A GREAT AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY BEGAN THAT STORY CONTINUES TODAY

Johannes Brahms

I. Allegro con brio Brahms Trio: Hee Yeon Kim, violin, Morgan Little, cello, Shannon Hsu, piano Coaches: Dr. Lorenz Gamma and Rina Dokshitsky

Piano Trio in D minor, Opus 32

www.juniorchambermusic.org

(1833–1897)

Anton Arensky (1861–1906) I. Allegro Moderato Angeles Trio: Ji Yun Lauren Song, violin, Chloe Hong, cello, Rachel H. Chung, piano Coaches: Joon Sung Jun, Dr. Lorna Griffitt

In 1853, German immigrant Henry E. Steinway founded Steinway & Sons in New York City with the goal of building the best piano possible. In the pursuit of that goal, he began one of the great American success stories. Many things have changed—in New York and around the world—over the course of more than a century and a half. However, at Steinway & Sons many important things remained the same. Steinway pianos continue to be handcrafted with pride in New York City. Steinway & Sons continues to employ a skilled, local workforce that uses many techniques which have been passed down for generations in creating these magnificent instruments. The original vision and goal of Henry E. Steinway to build the best piano possible continues on as the goal and vision of many. The great American success story continues. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STEINWAY STORY, VISIT STEINWAY.COM St e i n way & S o n S • o n e St e i n way P lac e lo n g i S la n d c i ty, n y 1 1 1 0 5 • w w w. St e i n way. c o m

Meet Junior Chamber Music The mission of JCM is to offer the highest caliber chamber music experience for young musicians in Southern California. What we do: Students audition in early October throughout southern California. JCM matches students into small ensemble teams (two-five players) according to level, age and location. 2009–2010 Events: Four Masterclasses: Martin Chalifour (concertmaster, Los Angeles Philharmonic), Lorenz Gamma (violin professor, California State University, Long Beach), Paul Coletti (viola professor, The Colburn School Conservatory of Music), Roland Ramos (violin professor, Northwestern University) JCM- AVSO Concerto Competition: Congratulations to Gabrielle Sipen, piano Four Masterclasses in NYC: Jerome Lowenthal (piano professor, Juilliard) Catherine Cho (violin professor, Juilliard), Carol Wincenc (flute professor, Juilliard), Kenji Bunch (composer) World premiere of Los Angeles Philharmonic Composer Fellowship Program composition Concern by Jack McFadden-Talbot Shumei Hall Clyde Montgomery Concert: April 11, 2010 Orange Coast Community College Gallery Concerts: March 2 & 9, 2010 JCM Staff: Executive Director/Founder: Dr. Susan Boettger Los Angeles Directors: Dr. Josephine Moerschel, Dr. Ming Tsu Central Cities Directors: Leslie Ho, Dr. Chenny Gan, Martin Glicklich Conejo Valley Director: Elise Goodman Artistic Director: Joon Sung Jun Board of Directors: Haroutune Bedelian, Michael Katz, Peter Marsh, Linda Rose Woodwind Coordinator: Mary Palchak Executive Administrator: Victoria Vosbigian Special Thanks to: The Juilliard School Steinway Hall, NYC Distinguished Concerts International New York

Piano Trio in D Minor, Opus 49

Felix Mendelssohn

Piano Quintet in E Flat Major, Opus 44

Robert Schumann

I. Molto allegro e agitato G. Theory: Tiffany Huang, violin, Philip Sheegog, cello, Weston Mizumoto, piano Coaches: David Dunford, Sarah Koo, and Nobu Lu (1810–1856) III. Scherzo IV. Finale (Allegro ma non troppo) Stonebrook Quintet: Lucas Stratmann, violin II/I, Hao Zhao, violin I/II, Amanda Lin, viola, Iona Batchelder, cello, Jessie Wang, piano Coaches: Dr. Susan Boettger and Limor Toren INTERMISSION

Sonata for Flute, Violin & Piano, H. 254

Bohuslav Martinu

I. Allegro poco moderato IV. Moderato

(1890–1959)

Trio con Lancio: Kathleen Chen, violin, Priscella Chan, flute, Roger Sheu, piano Coaches: Sara Vendsel and Young Mi Rhee

Swing Shift for Violin, Violoncello and Piano

Kenji Bunch

IV. Magic Hour (b. 1973) VI. Grooveboxes CalTrio: Paya Sarraf, violin, Alec Hon, cello, Primitivo Cervantes, piano Coach: Alexander Zhiroff

Duos for Flute and Clarinet

Robert Muczynski

Concern (World Premiere)

Jack McFadden-Talbot

Movements II, III, VI CalDuo: Wei-Ting Hsu, flute, Lacey Yun, clarinet Coach: Chelsea Howell

(b. 1929)

LA Philharmonic Composer Fellow (b. 1991) CalQuintet: Paya Sarraf, violin, Alec Hon, cello, Wei-Ting Hsu, flute, Lacey Yun, clarinet, Primitivo Cervantes, piano Coaches: Alexander Zhiroff and Chelsea Howell (Continued)

Deepest Desire - Four Dramatic Songs of Praise

Jake Heggie

I. Prelude (excerpt) (b. 1961) III. The Deepest Desire IV. Primary Colors Prejean Trio: Hannah McDermott, mezzo-soprano, Taylor Weary, flute, Leslie Wu, piano Coaches: Dr. Ming Tsu, Tim Hagen, and Alan Smith

Piano Trio in A minor, Opus 50 Variations I, II, IV, V, VIII & Coda

Build an Extraordinary Future with

Juilliard

Peter Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)

JAR Trio: Judith Yu, violin, Allan Hon, cello, Renee Yang, piano Coaches: Daniel Rothmuller and Mark Richman

Notes on the Program

Studio Teaching, Ensemble Coaching, Master Classes and Concerts with Today’s Leading Performers and Pedagogues

Text of The Deepest Desire I witnessed. A desire for justice woke in me. A fierce desire that will not let go. The deepest desire. The deepest desire of my heart. “Come home!” “Come home!” “Come home!” Primary Colors I live my life in primary colors. I let praise or blame fall where they may. I hold my soul in equanimity And leave the fruits of my labors to God. At night, when I pray, I catch on fire; And when I put my head on the pillow, I fall instantly to sleep.

Be Part of Juilliard’s Unparalleled Legacy Apply December 1 each year for entrance to Juilliard the following Fall Semester.

Photos: Peter Schaaf (left and center), Nan Melville (right)

I thought I knew my heart’s desire: To love God. To be with God in Heaven A bud unfolding; a dutiful, prayerful nun. I pleased God, I thought, By being obedient. It made me feel holy. But getting to heaven takes a long time. And dwelling far below was a Voice, calling: “Lose yourself!” “Lose yourself upon the deeper currents!” Then I heard cries from the heart of the city: “Is there life before death?” I saw. I heard. I followed. I made my way to prison cells. I made my way to death chambers. I saw. I heard. I followed.

Contact: Office of Admissions, The Juilliard School 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-6590 (212) 799-5000 Learn more at: www.juilliard.edu /admissions

Joseph W. Polisi, President

Deepest Desire - Four Dramatic Songs of Praise

Jake Heggie

I. Prelude (excerpt) (b. 1961) III. The Deepest Desire IV. Primary Colors Prejean Trio: Hannah McDermott, mezzo-soprano, Taylor Weary, flute, Leslie Wu, piano Coaches: Dr. Ming Tsu, Tim Hagen, and Alan Smith

Piano Trio in A minor, Opus 50 Variations I, II, IV, V, VIII & Coda

Build an Extraordinary Future with

Juilliard

Peter Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)

JAR Trio: Judith Yu, violin, Allan Hon, cello, Renee Yang, piano Coaches: Daniel Rothmuller and Mark Richman

Notes on the Program

Studio Teaching, Ensemble Coaching, Master Classes and Concerts with Today’s Leading Performers and Pedagogues

Text of The Deepest Desire I witnessed. A desire for justice woke in me. A fierce desire that will not let go. The deepest desire. The deepest desire of my heart. “Come home!” “Come home!” “Come home!” Primary Colors I live my life in primary colors. I let praise or blame fall where they may. I hold my soul in equanimity And leave the fruits of my labors to God. At night, when I pray, I catch on fire; And when I put my head on the pillow, I fall instantly to sleep.

Be Part of Juilliard’s Unparalleled Legacy Apply December 1 each year for entrance to Juilliard the following Fall Semester.

Photos: Peter Schaaf (left and center), Nan Melville (right)

I thought I knew my heart’s desire: To love God. To be with God in Heaven A bud unfolding; a dutiful, prayerful nun. I pleased God, I thought, By being obedient. It made me feel holy. But getting to heaven takes a long time. And dwelling far below was a Voice, calling: “Lose yourself!” “Lose yourself upon the deeper currents!” Then I heard cries from the heart of the city: “Is there life before death?” I saw. I heard. I followed. I made my way to prison cells. I made my way to death chambers. I saw. I heard. I followed.

Contact: Office of Admissions, The Juilliard School 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-6590 (212) 799-5000 Learn more at: www.juilliard.edu /admissions

Joseph W. Polisi, President

Meet Junior Chamber Music The mission of JCM is to offer the highest caliber chamber music experience for young musicians in Southern California. What we do: Students audition in early October throughout southern California. JCM matches students into small ensemble teams (two-five players) according to level, age and location. 2009–2010 Events: Four Masterclasses: Martin Chalifour (concertmaster, Los Angeles Philharmonic), Lorenz Gamma (violin professor, California State University, Long Beach), Paul Coletti (viola professor, The Colburn School Conservatory of Music), Roland Ramos (violin professor, Northwestern University) JCM- AVSO Concerto Competition: Congratulations to Gabrielle Sipen, piano Four Masterclasses in NYC: Jerome Lowenthal (piano professor, Juilliard) Catherine Cho (violin professor, Juilliard), Carol Wincenc (flute professor, Juilliard), Kenji Bunch (composer) World premiere of Los Angeles Philharmonic Composer Fellowship Program composition Concern by Jack McFadden-Talbot Shumei Hall Clyde Montgomery Concert: April 11, 2010 Orange Coast Community College Gallery Concerts: March 2 & 9, 2010 JCM Staff: Executive Director/Founder: Dr. Susan Boettger Los Angeles Directors: Dr. Josephine Moerschel, Dr. Ming Tsu Central Cities Directors: Leslie Ho, Dr. Chenny Gan, Martin Glicklich Conejo Valley Director: Elise Goodman Artistic Director: Joon Sung Jun Board of Directors: Haroutune Bedelian, Michael Katz, Peter Marsh, Linda Rose Woodwind Coordinator: Mary Palchak Executive Administrator: Victoria Vosbigian Special Thanks to: The Juilliard School Steinway Hall, NYC Distinguished Concerts International New York

Piano Trio in D Minor, Opus 49

Felix Mendelssohn

Piano Quintet in E Flat Major, Opus 44

Robert Schumann

I. Molto allegro e agitato G. Theory: Tiffany Huang, violin, Philip Sheegog, cello, Weston Mizumoto, piano Coaches: David Dunford, Sarah Koo, and Nobu Lu (1810–1856) III. Scherzo IV. Finale (Allegro ma non troppo) Stonebrook Quintet: Lucas Stratmann, violin II/I, Hao Zhao, violin I/II, Amanda Lin, viola, Iona Batchelder, cello, Jessie Wang, piano Coaches: Dr. Susan Boettger and Limor Toren INTERMISSION

Sonata for Flute, Violin & Piano, H. 254

Bohuslav Martinu

I. Allegro poco moderato IV. Moderato

(1890–1959)

Trio con Lancio: Kathleen Chen, violin, Priscella Chan, flute, Roger Sheu, piano Coaches: Sara Vendsel and Young Mi Rhee

Swing Shift for Violin, Violoncello and Piano

Kenji Bunch

IV. Magic Hour (b. 1973) VI. Grooveboxes CalTrio: Paya Sarraf, violin, Alec Hon, cello, Primitivo Cervantes, piano Coach: Alexander Zhiroff

Duos for Flute and Clarinet

Robert Muczynski

Concern (World Premiere)

Jack McFadden-Talbot

Movements II, III, VI CalDuo: Wei-Ting Hsu, flute, Lacey Yun, clarinet Coach: Chelsea Howell

(b. 1929)

LA Philharmonic Composer Fellow (b. 1991) CalQuintet: Paya Sarraf, violin, Alec Hon, cello, Wei-Ting Hsu, flute, Lacey Yun, clarinet, Primitivo Cervantes, piano Coaches: Alexander Zhiroff and Chelsea Howell (Continued)

Sunday, April 11, 2010, 7:00 PM Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) Iris Derke, Co-Founder and General Director Jonathan Griffith, Co-Founder and Artistic Director

University Supporters California State University, Long Beach The Colburn School Irvine Valley College Orange Coast Community College

Soka University Whittier College University of California, Irvine University Southern California

Presents

Summer Festival Scholarships Arrowbear Music Festival Bowdoin Music Festival California Concert Artists ~ Summer Workshop Chamber Music Institute Idyllwild Summer Music Festival

Distinguished Concerts Artist Series

Junior Chamber Music Susan Boettger, Director



Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Opus 66

Felix Mendelssohn

Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Opus 49

Felix Mendelssohn

Interlochen Music Festival Montecito Summer Festival Schlern International Music Festival Warsaw Piano Institute

(1809–1847) I. Allegro energico e con fuoco Vision Trio: Jenny Kao, violin, Matthew Tong, cello, David Yu, piano Coaches: Chun-Yi Wang, Leslie Ho II. Andante NYC Trio: Cameron Alan-Lee, violin, Nathan Le, cello, Yoko Rosenbaum, piano Coach: Andrew Cook

Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Opus 8

IN 1853 A GREAT AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY BEGAN THAT STORY CONTINUES TODAY

Johannes Brahms

I. Allegro con brio Brahms Trio: Hee Yeon Kim, violin, Morgan Little, cello, Shannon Hsu, piano Coaches: Dr. Lorenz Gamma and Rina Dokshitsky

Piano Trio in D minor, Opus 32

www.juniorchambermusic.org

(1833–1897)

Anton Arensky (1861–1906) I. Allegro Moderato Angeles Trio: Ji Yun Lauren Song, violin, Chloe Hong, cello, Rachel H. Chung, piano Coaches: Joon Sung Jun, Dr. Lorna Griffitt

In 1853, German immigrant Henry E. Steinway founded Steinway & Sons in New York City with the goal of building the best piano possible. In the pursuit of that goal, he began one of the great American success stories. Many things have changed—in New York and around the world—over the course of more than a century and a half. However, at Steinway & Sons many important things remained the same. Steinway pianos continue to be handcrafted with pride in New York City. Steinway & Sons continues to employ a skilled, local workforce that uses many techniques which have been passed down for generations in creating these magnificent instruments. The original vision and goal of Henry E. Steinway to build the best piano possible continues on as the goal and vision of many. The great American success story continues. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STEINWAY STORY, VISIT STEINWAY.COM St e i n way & S o n S • o n e St e i n way P lac e lo n g i S la n d c i ty, n y 1 1 1 0 5 • w w w. St e i n way. c o m

Distinguished Concerts International New York Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) was founded by Iris Derke, General Director, and Jonathan Griffith, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. DCINY provides opportunities for choral, instrumental, jazz, and chamber ensembles, as well as conductors and soloists, to perform at major venues such as Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Weill Recital Hall, and Zankel Hall; Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall and Alice Tully Hall; Jazz at Lincoln Center; and Town Hall in New York City. A strong component of DCINY’s mission, as stated in the DCINY motto, “The Art of Performance – The Power of Education,” is to enhance the concert experience through educational programs and incentives. These include support in meeting performance standards and optional master classes and seminars. DCINY Administrative Staff Iris Derke, General Director Jonathan Griffith, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Johanna B. Kodlick, Director of Artistic Operations Sara Sarakanti, Director of Promotions and Audience Development Phil Bravo, Production Manager and Education Liaison Danuta Gross, Director of Finance and Administration Naghma Husain, Design and Promotions Associate Jeffery R. Thyer, Program Development Coordinator Arupa Gopal, Executive Assistant Emily Sharrett, Administrative Assistant Nicole Cotton, Production Coordinator Lynn Tsai, Box Office and Promotions Assistant DCINY thanks its kind sponsors and partners in education: VH 1 Save the Music, Education Through Music, High 5, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. For information about performing on DCINY’s series or about purchasing tickets to scheduled concerts, e-mail [email protected], call 212–707–8566 or 877–MYDCINY (toll free), or visit our Web site at www.DCINY.org. DISTINGUISHED CONCERTS INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK 250 W. 57TH STREET, SUITE 1610 NEW YORK, NY 10107

“The Art of Performance - The Power of Education” Iris Derke, General Director  Jonathan Griffith, Artistic Director

Junior Chamber Music Susan Boettger, Director Sunday, April 11, 2010, 7:00 PM Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

Performer Bios

Founder and Executive Director of the JCM Program, Susan Boettger is an avid proponent of chamber music. In New York, she was a winner of The Juilliard School’s Contemporary Piano Competition, where she premiered several works for the New Juilliard Ensemble in the Juilliard Theatre. She graduated from Rice University with a BM in Piano Performance (as a student of John Perry) and a BA in Mathematics. She received her masters from The Juilliard School (as a student of Jerome Lowenthal and Abbey Simon) and doctorate from USC in piano (Norman Krieger) and composition (Morten Lauridsen). She teaches piano at the Orange County High School for the Arts and is Director of Keyboard Studies at Irvine Valley College. Cameron Alan-Lee is 12 years old and lives in Sherman Oaks, California. Currently studying with Linda Rose, he began his violin studies at the age of four. He has been performing with the Colburn String Orchestra for the past four years and also participates regularly in a San Fernando Valley violin ensemble devoted to classical music as well as various fiddle genres. Recently, Cameron played with the Orange Coast Orchestra as a soloist and was a guest performer for the American Hebrew University in Los Angeles in 2009. He loves the violin, piano, and karate. Iona Batchelder is 11 and in Ms. Maguire’s sixth grade class at Westpark Elementary in Irvine. She started cello at age five, studying with Patty Hicks, Natalia Dyakonov, and Atie Aarts. Her current teacher is Sarah Koo. She studies the piano with David Dunford. Iona played with Prelude Strings, Prelude Chamber Strings from 2006 to 2008 and currently plays with IUSD Honors Orchestra. She won first place in age group (2005, 2007) and second in Baroque (2007) at SYMF, and received an Honorable Mention at L.A.V.S. Auditions (2005, 2009). In 2008, she visited every place J. S. Bach lived and worked, finding the experience deeply inspiring. She likes biking, swimming, fencing, and chess.

Primitivo Cervantes is 16 years old and studies with Dr. Susan Boettger. This is his fifth year studying in the Junior Chamber Music program. Primo has received scholarships from Young Musicians Foundation, and has also been awarded scholarships to study at the Gold Coast Piano Institute and California Concert Artists Summer Workshop. He has won prizes in the VOCE competition and Whittier Chamber Music Competition. He is a sophomore at Orange County High School of the Arts and enjoys math and martial arts. The principal flutist of Olympia Youth Orchestra and featured soloist in 2009, Priscella Chan is a student of Bolin Pan. She performed at Hollywood Bowl with L.A. Philharmonic and premiered “Fantasy” Trio at the MTAC State Convention. Major accolades include first flutist in the All-SouthernCalifornia Honor Orchestra, Honor Wind Ensemble; appearances at Shumei Theatre, Disney Hall; Gold Medal from Bach Festival; State Finalist and Grand Prize at Pasadena VOCE Competition; and awards in SYMF Young Flutist and International Chinese Musician Concerto Competition. A winner of Pasadena POPS Side-By-Side Symphony, Priscella recently became a finalist in the 2009–2010 Coeur d’Alene Symphony Young Artist Competition. Kathleen Chen, 15, has been playing violin for seven years and currently attends Arcadia High School. She began learning music with her mother, and has studied with Linda Rose for the past two years. In 2009, Kathleen was a first place winner in SYMF and state finalist for MTAC’s VOCE competition. She is a member of the YMF Chamber Music Series, will perform in Edye Space at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, and will be featured on “Live from LACMA” on KSN 88.5 FM. In addition to music, Kathleen enjoys art, ballet, school, and trying out new activities. Rachel H. Chung, who “dazzled the audience with her technical skills” (Daily Breeze, Los Angeles), at age 12 received first place in an international piano competition in Spain. Rachel has won numerous competitions which resulted in solo performances with six different

orchestras. In 2007, Rachel was selected to perform solo at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and was also invited to perform for Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. In addition to being class president of her school, Rachel piloted “Sounds of Sage” musical concerts performing at local adult homes and she enjoys mathematics, choir, and watching movies with friends. She currently studies with Mihyang Keel. Alec Hon, who started playing cello when he was six, is now in eighth grade in Pioneer Middle School. He has won awards from the Southwestern Youth Music Festival and the Musical Arts Club of Orange County. Alec has been in JCM since 2006 and he is principal cellist of the Pioneer Middle School Chamber Orchestra. His teacher is Ben Hong, Assistant Principal of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Allan Hon, a 19-year old from North Tustin, California, and a freshman at Rice University, has been in the JCM program for the past six years. He has won numerous awards from different competitions, including the International Chinese Young Musician Competition and the L.A. Violoncello Society, and was a semifinalist in the L.A. Spotlight Awards. In 2007, he formed the JAR Trio with violinist Judith Yu and pianist Renee Yang, and, in 2008, the trio won first place in the Music Teacher Association of California-VOCE State Competition. Allan is currently a student of Mr. Desmond Hoebig in the Shepherd School at Rice University. Chloe Hong is a 13-year-old cellist who attends OCHSA and studies with Joon Sung Jun. Her musical journey started with the piano when she was four and she started playing cello at the age of seven. For the past five years, she has received many top awards from MACOC, ASTA, LAVS, IKYC, SCSO Concerto Competition, OCC Concerto competition, Torrance Concerto competition, and WCCM competition. She’s had solo performances with orchestras at Montecito Music Summer Festival 2008, South Coast Symphony 2009, Torrance Symphony Orchestra 2010 and master classes with the world German cellist Johannes Moses in 2009. She is currently a member in OCHSA Symphony Orchestra and JCM. Shannon Hsu, 16, studies with Yin Yin Huang and is a junior at Arcadia High School. She made her debut with the Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra at the age of 13 and has been a winner at various piano competitions. She is very thankful to Young Musician Foundation for its generous scholarship and to JCM for providing amazing opportunities. Shannon currently serves as an intern for the Pasadena Human Relations Commission, volunteers at Huntington Hospital as a music therapist, and is the founder of MUSE, a non-profit music organization. Outside of music, Shannon designs websites, writes novels, and reads.

Wei-Ting Hsu was the 2009 State Winner for flute in the Florida Federation of Music Club’s Junior Convention. She made the Florida AllState Band in middle school and was a member of the Florida Youth Orchestra. She has performed in numerous concerts. As a former student of Ms. Jeanne Tarrant in Florida, WeiTing is currently studying the flute with Mrs. Susan Fries. Besides music, Wei-Ting also has a high achievement in academics, especially in math and science; she has won various math competitions and science fair events. Wei-Ting moved to Irvine, California last summer and is a sophomore at Woodbridge High School. Tiffany Huang, 15, has been playing the violin since age seven and the piano since age six. Before she moved to California, she studied violin with Cynthia Bittar in Madison, Wisconsin. She currently studies with Mr. Shin-Yeh (Nobu) Lu. Tiffany has won a variety of violin and piano competitions in both Wisconsin and California, and hopes to further expand her musical career. She plays soccer and is involved in her high school’s top orchestra, Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Junior Chamber Music, and several other musical groups. Jenny Kao is 17 years old and a senior at Walnut High School. She began playing the violin at age four and is currently studying with Mr. Henry Gronnier at the Colburn School of Performing Arts, L.A. Aside from being the concertmistress of her school orchestra for the past two years, Jenny has won numerous awards in various competitions including Southwestern Youth Music Festival, John Walker, American String Teacher Association, VOCE, and Bach Festival. In her spare time, Jenny likes to read books, eat, and go on boba runs with friends. Hee Yeon Kim is a delightful violinist who adores music. Her interest in music has blossomed since age five when she first started playing the violin and piano. She has won several prizes in competitions, including Southwestern Youth Music Festival (SYMF). This is her third year participating in the Junior Chamber Music program. Currently, she is a sophomore at Academy of Careers and Exploration in Helendale, California, and she studies with Lorenz Gamma. Nathan Le is 10 years old. He started his cello study at the age of four with Ms. Nancy Yamagata, and for the past two and a half years, has studied with Mr. Andrew Cook. For the last year and a half, he has been studying composition with Mr. James Domine, and recently piano with Ms. Violette Hu. Nathan has a great passion for music and won third place in the LAVS competition in 2008. In 2009, he won Honorable Mention in the State Finals of the VOCE Competition. Recently in February, he won Honorable Mention in the JCM Concerto Competition.

Amanda Lin is currently a sophomore at Northwood High School. She has played viola for five years, currently studying with Minhee Park, and also played piano for 10 years. She is part of the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra and has also participated in All-Southern and All-State Orchestras. This is her second year in JCM, and she greatly enjoys playing with chamber groups. Morgan Little is a junior at the Los Angeles High School for the Arts. He started playing cello at the age of six and is now 17. His first chamber music experience was in fourth grade. Morgan has attended Arrowbear Music Camp, Gold Coast Music Festival and Soundfest. He also went on tour with the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra in Austria. Presently, Morgan is a finalist in the VOCE Solo Competition State Finals. Morgan is Principal cellist in the LACHSA school orchestra and is currently studying with Andrew Cook. Hannah McDermott, 16, is a mezzo-soprano from Manhattan Beach, CA. Hannah studies voice privately under Kathleen Martin. This year at the Professional Opera Singers Association competition, Hannah won first place and was the recipient of the “Madame Dorthea Derrfuss Mezzo-Soprano” award for the second year in a row. For the past three years, she has been a classical voice semi-finalist for the Los Angeles Music Center Spotlight Awards. In 2009, Hannah was a semi-finalist at the Classical Singers National High School Competition in Chicago. Hannah would like to thank everyone at JCM for this wonderful experience. Weston Mizumoto is recognized as a versatile pianist who enjoys performing piano music for audiences all over the world. He has performed overseas in China and had his own arrangements broadcast live via satellite around the globe. Recently, Weston was awarded the Grand Prize at the Elvin S. McGaughey Music Foundation Glendale Piano Competition, received the Piano Award at the Mondavi Center Young Artists Competition, and was presented the Yamaha Award at the Japan Musicians Association of California piano competition. Weston was honored with the Peter & Marsha Plotkin Memorial Foundation scholarship for excellence in music. Weston studies with Dr. Susan Boettger. Yoko Rosenbaum, 11, attends Crossroads School and studies piano with Mary Ann Cummins. Last year, Yoko made her solo debut with the L.A. Doctors Symphony and the Palisades Symphony. Yoko has won first prize in the Robert Turner Piano Competition, Palisades Symphony’s Young Artist’s Competition, and Alice Frazier Kitchen Competition, and was featured at the 2009 Westside Committee of the L.A. Philharmonic’s fundraising gala. An avid reader of magical fiction and writer of short stories, one of her letters inspired a play entitled “Yoko’s Letter to

the Tooth Fairy” written by Paul Cummins and Roger Weaver, with music composed by Grammy-award winner David Newman. Paya Sarraf is a 17-year-old senior at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. For the past seven years, Sarraf has participated in JCM and has worked with many chamber music coaches throughout Southern California. Also the concertmaster of his school orchestra and the principal second violinist of the Pacific Youth Symphony Orchestra, he has developed an exceptional ability to collaborate with other musicians. Sarraf has professional aspirations that include being a medical doctor and a violin professor. Besides studying music, he enjoys a variety of activities that include playing basketball and chess, running, and spending time with his family. Paya currently studies with Alice Schoenfeld. Philip Sheegog, 14, has played the cello for six years and studies with Sarah Koo. He has represented the Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles several times as a soloist and chamber musician at venues which include: the Henry and Renee Segerstrom Concert Hall, the Arts X-press program, and multiple Pacific Symphony education and community outreach programs. In addition, he has participated in several competitions, placing in the Los Angeles Violoncello Society’s annual scholarship audition, the Southwestern Youth Music Festival, and VOCE. He has been home schooled since kindergarten. Outside of music, Philip enjoys playing with his cats, painting miniature figures, and discussing games on internet forums. Roger Sheu, 17, is a senior at San Marino High School. A piano student of Alpha Walker since age four, for the past two years he has also been coached by Dr. Robert Ward. Last summer, he was selected to play at the MTAC State Convention in a Panel Master Class with Hans Boepple. Furthermore, this February, Roger won first place in the CAPMT Honors Auditions State Finals in the 16–18 age group at the CAPMT State Convention. He is also a finalist in the Young Artist Guild auditions. Outside of piano, Roger enjoys working on math and science. Ji Yun Lauren Song currently studies with Ms. Linda Rose. She won first place in the 2009 SYMF competition. She has participated in the Irvine Honor Orchestra from 2006– 2010 and is the Sierra Vista Middle School Concertmistress for the 2009–2010 season. Lucas Stratmann is 13 years old and started playing the violin at age three. He currently studies with Vladimir Zyskind and Ann Tenney. He won first prize awards at MTAC festivals and recently won a concerto competition for Young Stars of the Future by the South Coast Symphony Orchestra. He received a second prize at the California International Young Artist music festival competition. He was invited to perform chamber music

for the JCM honor recital. Lucas deeply loves the violin and classical music. He is grateful to God and hopes his efforts will inspire a quality of music for future generations. Matthew Tong, 16, is a junior at Walnut High School in Walnut, California. His musical career started with piano at four years old, and at age 10 he began to learn the cello under Jason Guo. Since then, Matthew has participated in both school and outside orchestras, and has won several prizes from Southwestern Youth Music Festival (SYMF), in both solo and chamber music. Currently, Matthew is the principal chair in the Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra. This year will be his third year participating in the Junior Chamber Music program. Jessie Wang is a 14-year-old freshman at the Orange County High School of the Arts in the piano conservatory. She started studying the piano at the age of six and is currently studying with pianist Dr. Valentina Gottlieb. Her awards include first place in the Southwestern Youth Music Festival, first place in the CAPMT Sonatina-Sonata Festival, and first and second places in the final rounds of the Southern California Junior Bach Festival. This is her second year with Junior Chamber Music. Taylor Weary has played the flute for eight years, and currently plays with the Santa Monica High School Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Viking Marching Band. Awards include first place in the Kiwanis Club of S.M. High School Solo Competition, superior with a command performance at the SCSBOA Solo and Small Ensemble Festival, acceptance into the National Flute Association’s H.S. Honor Flute Choir, CBDA AllState Honor Band, CODA All-State Orchestra, and SCSBOA AllSouthern California Honor Orchestra. Taylor, who studies with Tim Hagen, also gives free lessons to middle school flutists. She hopes that everyone enjoys the concert and that they may find and pursue their deepest desire. Leslie Wu is a senior at Temple City High School. He studies with Yin Yin Huang. In the past, Leslie was a semi-finalist in the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition. He has participated in the ICMC Festival in Italy. Leslie has performed with the Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra. Leslie is currently president of the Yin Yin Huang Foundation Piano Club. He is also an active contributor to the community, including performing to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina, raising over $12,000 dollars. Leslie is involved in the volunteering program at Arcadia Methodist Hospital, and Temple City Voice, a city publication. Renee Yang, 18, is a freshman at Northwestern University majoring in piano performance. She began piano lessons at the age of five. In the past, Renee has received many awards including those from the Cypress College Piano Competition, the Southern Youth

Music Festival, the International Liszt Competition, and the Alice Frazier Kitchen Competition. Her first place awards include the Robert Turner Piano Concerto Competition, the John Child Walker Competition in both piano and chamber music categories, the CAMPT Sonata/Sonatina Competition, and the Los Angeles Branch Scholarship Competition. In her spare time, Renee likes to paint, play the cello and read. Judith Yu is majoring in biochemistry as a freshman at the University of California, San Diego. She began playing the violin at the age of three and a half, taking her first lessons at the age of five. Among her many awards are first in the ASTA Regional Competition, first in the TBAC Young Musician Competition, first and second place in the SYMF open American category, and first place in the Southern California Bach Festival. She also performed in the 100th anniversary concert of legendary violinist Jascha Heifetz. Although she plans to pursue medicine, she enjoys and continues to play chamber music. David Yu, an eighth grader at Chaparral Middle School, studies with Yung Mee Rhee. Accomplishments include first places, SYMF, Young Pianist (07, 09), Concerto (08), and Chopin (08, 09) Divisions; Young Musicians Foundation - Performance at L.A. Museum of Art broadcast live on KCSN (08); grand prize, Elvin McGaughey Music Foundation - Glendale Piano Competition (08); First Place, CAPMT - Romantic/Impress. Festival (08); Performance at Cal State Long Beach with SYMF Orchestra (07); Concerts at Colburn School with Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra (08) and Korean American Youth Symphony (09); Performance at Kennedy Center, D.C. (08); Performance at Disney Hall (10). Lacey Yun is a freshman at Saddleback Valley Christian High School. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, where she attended Yewon Middle School of the Arts. Lacey has played the clarinet since she was eight years old and came to the United States in 2009 to study music. In 2008, she won second place at IWHA Competition in Seoul and first place at OCYSO. Lacey enjoys listening to music during her spare time. She studies with Chelsea Howell. Hao Zhou started learning piano at age five and violin at age six. At age seven, he was first place state winner in a music competition in Florida. After relocating to California, he was first place winner of SYFM in 2007. In 2008, he was first place winner of ASTA in Orange County, where he advanced to state and was recommended to national. He was concertmaster of Elementary Honor Orchestra in IUSD in 2009. He currently studies with Mrs. Anne Thatcher. Besides music, Hao loves math and plays tennis. Currently Hao is a seventh grader in Newhart Middle School and is concertmaster of Middle School Honor Orchestra in CUSD.