Before our Premiere Quartet presented the “world premiere” of the winning composition by Curtis Liu, he explained “Aaron’s Adventure” and how he was inspired to write it. The Marc Andreas Prize includes a recording and live performance.
(L to R) Hannah Velez and John Son, violin; Jared Weissberg, cello; Melody Sun, viola; Curtis Liu, composer; Sarah Wallin Huff, composition faculty
(L to R) Kay Pech, Kevin Kumar (masterclass), Esther Chu, Leslie Ho Not in photo: Sarah Wallin Huff and Donald Ambroson
Award Winners
Dr. Donald Ambroson, CMI/SC board member and a student of Richard Anshutz, presented the Richard Anshutz Memorial Scholarship Award
Hannah Velez and Jared Weissberg won The Richard Anshutz Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the faculty. It is presented to a high quality musician, returning for a second (or more) summer, who demonstrates enthusiasm, dedication to completing a task and makes the effort to go above and beyond the call of duty as a musician. This Scholarship provides a full tuition grant. Learn more about Richard Anshutz here.
ASTA Scholars (L to R) Cellist Joseph Sung, cellist Sophia Slott, cellist Magdaline Kovalchuk, violinists Dallas Chu and Amara Miranda. These scholarships are provided for students of ASTA members to help us achieve the instrumentation needed for our ensembles.Five grateful musicians thank the Hennings-Fischer Foundation for their generous help in providing full scholarships. In addition, our Masterclasses for 13 of our musicians in several of our ensembles was provided by funds from the Hennings-Fischer Foundation. (L to R) Josie Velez (cello), Hannah Velez (violin), Jerlene Hsueh (cello), John Son (violin), Jared Weissberg (cello).COMPOSITION CONTEST WINNER, Curtis Liu with Kay Pech
More Pictures from the Concert
The Malibu Room in Cerritos Park East…a room full of very appreciative listenersCurtis Liu introducing his compositionDotzauer String Trio No. 2, op. 111 [1833]: Aaron Ogawa, violin; Joseph Sung, cello; Peter Tan, violaTurina quartetBrahms String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51/2 [1873] Hannah Velez and John Son, violin; Jared Weissberg, cello; Melody Sun, viola(L to R) Jared Weissberg, Hannah Velez, Melody Sun and John Son
Director Kay Pech congratulating violinist Dallas ChuJerlene Hsueh with her proud cello teacher, Daniel SmithMatthew Chong (9 summers with CMI/SC) and Jerlene Hsueh (7 summers)Dotzauer Trio (L to R) Peter Tan, Kay Pech, Joseph Sung, Aaron OgawaRemember Samuel Victoria from previous summers? He came to hear us again!Matthew Chong, Kay Pech and Jerlene Hsueh
Rehearsals went from July 9-20
Leslie Ho Masterclass July 17
Preparing the Schubert Quintet in C Major: violinists Brian Sui and Caleb Pong with cellists Magdaline Kovalchuk and Jerlene Hsueh, as well as (not shown) violist Matthew ChongBrian Sui and Caleb Pong with cellist Magdaline KovalchukCaleb leads…every player from every position learns when to project their sound, how to cue the others, and when to followcellist Jerlene Hsueh with violist Matthew ChongThe rhythm in second cello compels the quintet to be disciplined and not rush too forwardAlways demonstrating, always searching for a new “color” or sound with his bow, Prof. Ho kept urging all to try new ideas
Schubert String Quintet in C Major, rehearsal of I. Allegro ma non troppo
Caleb Pong, violin; Jerlene Hsueh, cello; Matthew Chong, viola; Magdaline Kovalchuk, cello; and Brian Sui, violinBreak time
Kevin Kumar Masterclass July 16
Kevin Kumar working with the quartet preparing Turina’s “Bullfighter’s Prayer”Kumar showing violinist Amara Miranda how to start a pianissimo: “bring the violin up to the bow”Cellist Josie Perez plays very expressively….”the bull!”violinist Amara Miranda, violist Christian Ton, masterclass teacher Kevin Kumar, violist Jacob Wong and cellist Josie VelezKumar demonstrating the tone quality and style need for Brahms for violinist Hannah Velez violinists John Son and Hannah Velez with masterclass teacher Kevin Kumar, cellist Jared Weissberg and violist Melody Sun
Marc Andreas Prize Winner — Curtis Liu
The winning composition this summer is “Aaron’s Adventure” and it is a fun piece with great rhythmic challenges for our Premiere Quartet. Funded by Marc Andreas, Curtis Liu will receive a recording and the premiere performance on July 21.
Rehearsal of “Aaron’s Adventure” with composer Curtis Liu making his suggestions.
Composer Curtis Liu, violinists Hannah Velez and John Son, cellist Jared Weissberg, violist Melody Sun and composition prof Sarah Wallin Huff
More Rehearsal Pictures
Preparing the Kleczyński String Trio, op. 4, no. 1 are violist Peyton Tan, cellist Sophia Slott and violinist Dallas ChuSophia Slottviolinist Dallas Chuviolist Peyton TanString players taking a break…by playing the piano!Life-long learning…you’re never too old or too young to learn more about music. Violinists Jane Tudor and Mary Chiaverini, cellist Richard Mott and violist Rebecca Prichard are rehearsing the String Quartet in C Major, op. 33, no. 6 by Haydn.A rare treat…a String Trio by Dotzauer which really gives Joseph Sung a workout! Shown here: violist Peter Tan, cellist Joseph Sung and violinist Aaron Ogawa.Cellist Joseph SungViolist Peter Tanviolinist Aaron OgawaA young quartet learning to play a young Mozart work: K. 157, 1. Allegro & 3. Presto—violinists Chris John and Kerry Wang, cellist Oooju Robinson and violist Jarrett Huang.Prof Leslie Ho coaches “The Bullfighter’s Prayer” by Turina. The quartet includes violinist Amara Miranda and violists Christian Ton and Jacob Wong with cellist Josie Velez.Trying a new seating arrangement….Schubert String Quintet…violinists Brian Sui and Caleb Pong with cellist Magdaline KovalchukSchubert String Quintet…cellists Magdaline Kovalchuk and Jerlene Hsueh sound great together! and then add violist Matthew Chong and the sound is lush!
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