SMA KATY BRANCH
The SMA Katy Branch was established in 2017 to further spread our passion and to be able to share our music with a wider range of audiences.
The SMA Katy Branch was established in 2017 to further spread our passion and to be able to share our music with a wider range of audiences.
Advisor
Jada is a violinist who has been performing for SMA since elementary. Additionally, she is finalist for the Houston Young Artists’ Concert (HYAC) during its 30th-31st, 33rd, and 35th seasons as well as an active member in the North America Youth Chinese Orchestra (NAYCO). She plays guzheng, violin, and piano, and enjoys writing and drawing in her free time. |
President
Kenneth is a violist that has been a member of the TMEA All-State Symphony and Philharmonic orchestras. He also enjoys playing chamber music as a part of Opus 1 Chamber Music. |
Co-Vice President/Public Relations Coordinator
Cheryl is a junior violinist for Jordan High School’s varsity Sinfonia orchestra and has participated in All-Region Orchestra in both JH/HS. She has participated in many performances in and out of SMA, and has also participated in many local and international competitions. Outside of violin, she also plays the Pipa and Zhongruan. In her free time, she enjoys scrolling social media, going to the gym, and spending time with her dog, Kuma. . |
Co-Vice President/Historian
Kaye is a junior cellist for Obra D. Tompkins High School's varsity Sinfonia orchestra and has participated in All-Region Orchestra. Other than cello, she also plays pipa and da ruan. She also participates in various performances and competitions and is passionate about sharing music with the community to bring joy to people. In her free time, she enjoys playing table tennis and hanging out with friends. |
Music Executive
Jeweet is a Junior cellist for Jordan High School’s varsity Sinfonia orchestra. He has been a member of the TMEA All-State Philharmonic/Symphony orchestra. He has also been awarded the Outstanding Performance award at Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest for his piano performance of Pour le piano by Claude Debussy, and the Outstanding Performance Award at Katy Young Artists Competition for his performances of Dmitri Shostakovich- Cello Concerto no.1, mov. 1, Bela Bartók- Allegro Barbaro, and ensemble performance of Felix Mendelssohn - String Quartet Op.80 no.6. He is currently working on his ARCT piano, Performer from the Royal Conservatory of Music. |
Music Executive
Nathan is a sophomore violinist for Jordan High School's varsity orchestra. He has been a member of the TMEA All-State Symphony orchestra twice and has been awarded the Outstanding Performance award at Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition for his violin performance of Sibelius Violin Concerto Mov. 1. Outside of orchestra, he enjoys spending time with friends, and watching tv. |
Historian
Jaiden is a sophomore violist at Jordan High School’s varsity orchestra. He has participated in All-Region Orchestra for four years and has been named as a Texas Music Scholar from the Texas Music Educators Association. In addition, Jaiden partakes in the Houston Youth Symphony. Apart from orchestra, he loves to spend time reading, spreading the joy of music, and hanging out with his friends in his free time.
Jaiden is a sophomore violist at Jordan High School’s varsity orchestra. He has participated in All-Region Orchestra for four years and has been named as a Texas Music Scholar from the Texas Music Educators Association. In addition, Jaiden partakes in the Houston Youth Symphony. Apart from orchestra, he loves to spend time reading, spreading the joy of music, and hanging out with his friends in his free time.