Lee Family Leaders
Eli Lee won the Concertmaster chair at Newhart Elementary, and his sister Lia is now Concertmaster at Capistrano Valley High School. Dad plays in the South Coast Symphony. What a joy to teach such a trio of talent!
Meeting Ray Chen and Two Set Violinists
My students Karina and Luc Chen met Ray Chen and Two Set Violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen when they were in Taiwan.
The Parents are Violinists Also.
The parents of nine of my current and former students all play in the South Coast Symphony. I love staying in touch and hearing about what the grown children are up to now.
Pandemics will not stop violinists!
At the height of the pandemic I had 37 students. I am so thankful for their perseverance in spite of zoom lessons, masks, distancing and air filtration, and no ensembles in which to perform.
After winning the American Protege Concerto Competition, Sarah Parigela performed Wieniawski's Scherzo Tarantella in Carnegie Hall.
Sarah Parigela performing Scherzo Tarantella by Wieniawski at Carnegie Hall.
Three trophies!
My student Magnolia Liu placed 2nd in three categories in the Satori International Music Competition. Wow!!
Leadership
Congratulations to James Eastmond for winning the Concertmaster position at Corona del Mar High School.
We are alive!
Our first indoor concert in 18 months was a momentous and joyful occasion.
AFVBM Conference
The American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers Conference 2021 was sponsored by the Weisshaar Violin Shop in Costa Mesa.
Elmar Oliveira Master Class
We had an awe inspiring Master Class with Elmar Oliveira via Zoom, with six of my students performing Bach, Lalo, Conus, Saint-Saens, and Vieuxtemps.
Pelican Hill Competition Winner
My student Jessica Wang took third place in the Pelican International Music Competition in the qualified category.