Evangeline Chandran, Violin

Evangeline is a soloist and concertmistress of the Howard County Middle School Gifted and Talented Orchestra, and is a member of the Maryland All State Orchestra. She has also been a soloist and member of the Forcey Memorial Church Symphonic Orchestra in Silver Spring and regularly performs at local nursing homes. Evangeline has performed with the string quartet at the "Sundays At Three" chamber music series. Her instructors and conductors include Rosemary Lather, Allen Leung, Annette Szawan, Patrick Walls, Andrea Aldrich, and John Itzel.

In addition to music, Evangeline has a passion for math and science. She enjoys playing basketball and computer games, listening to music, traveling, and reading. She also participates in the Upward Basketball and Awana Clubs.

Alternate:

Kenneth Naito, Violin

Joshua Kim, Cello
Skye Kinlaw, Violin
Nathan Ko, Clarinet
Kelley Jo Wallace, Violin

Acadia Kocher, Trumpet

At River Hill High School, Acadia performs with the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Marching Band. She is also a member of the American Youth Philharmonic, and was named principal trumpet in the 2009 Maryland All-State Orchestra and 2008 All-State Junior Band. During the summer of 2008, she attended the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan.

Acadia is the Senior Division Wind winner of the Columbia Orchestra's 2009 Young Artist Competition and is making her debut as an orchestral soloist performing Alexander Arutiunian's Concerto for Trumpet.

Alternate:

Dan Yang, Alto Saxophone

Mulong Ki, Clarinet
Jeremy Jiang, Flute
Mukung Park, Clarinet
Elizabeth Eber, Oboe
Kelley Klomparens, Oboe

Shing Ann Yeh, Cello

Ann has been a principal cellist of the World Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Maryland All-State Junior Orchestra, and is currently the principal cellist of the Howard County Gifted and Talented Orchestra. She had a solo performance at an Interlochen Cultivation Event in Washington, D.C., and played with the Prince George's County High School Honors Choir at the Kennedy Center.

Ann is also actively involved in chamber music. She is a member of the Centennial High School String Quartet and the Bransa Trio, which was featured on the Howard County television program titled "Arts a la Carte."

In addition to bringing music to senior centers and playing at her church, Ann loves to play soccer, bake, and spend quality time with her family. Ann is the Senior Division String winner of the Columbia Orchestra's 2009 Young Artist Competition.

Alternate:

Ruth Choa, Violin

David Butterfield, Viola
Joohyun Kim, Violin
Nicole Liaw,violin