December 8, 2011
Congratulations to Ashley H. for winning the Bernie Rappaport Young Artist Clarinet Competition. She will perform the first movement of the Mozart Clarinet Concerto with the Montgomery Philharmonic on March 4, 2012.
November 29, 2011
Congratulations to the newest members of the Maryland All-State Bands and Montgomery County Honor Band
Maryland All-State Senior Band
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Principal Clarinet: William C.
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First Clarinet: Ellen H.
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Section Clarinets: Somin K. and Justin C.
Maryland Junior All-State Band
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Dennis Z.
Montgomery County All-County Honor Band
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Justin C.
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Somin K.
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Tyler L.
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Ben M.
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Dennis Z.
November 13, 2011
Congratulations to Ellen H. for earning Second Prize in the Maryland Music Teachers Woodwind Competition and to William C. for earning an honorable mention.
Semptember 7, 2011
Congratulations to the new clarinetists of the
Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) for their success in the recent
highly competitive auditions.
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William C., Co-Principal Clarinet, MCYO
Philharmonic
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Ellen H., Co-Principal Clarinet, MCYO
Philharmonic
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Somin K., Alternate,
MCYO Philharmonic
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Jason H., Assistant Principal Clarinet,
MCYO Young Artists Orchestra
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Ashley H., Second Clarinet, MCYO Young
Artists Orchestra
July 16, 2011
Congratulations to the following musicians for successful auditions for American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
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Hayden C. Principal Clarinet, American Youth Philharmonic
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Jared G. Second Clarinet, American Youth Philharmonic
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Hyae-In S. Second Clarinet, American Youth Symphony Orchestra
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Savannah D. Second Clarinet, American Youth Concert Orchestra
May 15, 2011
Congratulations to the following students for their successes in the Northern Virgina Music Teachers Association (NVMTA) Woodwind Achievment Competition
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1st Place: Jason H.
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2nd Place: Hyae-In S.
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3rd Place: Ellen H.
May 14, 2011
Congratulations to the following students for achieving Superior ratings in the Maryland State Solo and Ensemble Festival
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Justin G.
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Somin K.
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Brian L.
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Dennis Z.J.
March 20, 2011
The Rochester Citizen announces Albert Hunt and pianist Jeongseon Choi appear in concert at Harmony in the Hills at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Rochester, Michigan.
March 18, 2011
Albert Hunt is featured in a Clarinet Master Class at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.
March 7, 2011
Congratulations to Yunlong Y. for earning a 1st Clarinet position in the MENC All-Eastern Honors Band.
March 4, 2011
Congratulations to Ellen H. for earning an Honorable Mention in the U.S. Army Band High School Concerto Competition. Ellen has been invited to perform with "Pershing's Own" in one of their upcoming concerts.
February 26, 2011
Congratulations to Stephanie M. for finishing 2nd in the Virginia High School All-State Band and Orchestra audition.
February 1, 2011
Congratulations to David L. for earning the principal clarinet postion in both the Montgomery County Honors Band and the Maryland All-State Band.
December 7, 2010
Jason H. and Ellen H. perform at the Kennedy Center on the Millennium Stage. Congratulations to Jason for winning First Prize in his age division in the Asian American Music Society's 2010 competition for woodwinds.
December 6, 2010
Congratulations to the newest members of the Maryland All-State Band and Orchestra
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Tyler L.
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Ellen H.
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Dennis Z.
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Alt: Savannah D.
October 22, 2010
Albert Hunt performs Mozart's Clarinet Quintet at the Building Museum in Washington D.C.
October 17-21, 2010
Albert Hunt is a member of the international jury for the 6th International Clarinet Competition "Serverio Mercadante" in Bari, Italy.
October 4, 2010
Albert Hunt performs chamber music at the Serbian Embassy with Ensemble L'Enfante.
September 12, 2010
Congratulations to the latest round of successful auditioners for the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra (MCYO).
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William C: Philharmonic
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Ellen H: Philharmonic
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Alex W: Symphony
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Dennis Z: Symphony
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Jason H: Young Artists
July 3, 2010
Congratulations to the latest round of successful auditioners for the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras.
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Hayden C: Principal Clarinet, AYP
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Jared G: Assistant Principal Clarinet, AYP
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Stephanie M: Second Clarinet, AYP
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Hyae-In S: Second Clarinet, AYCO
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Savannah D: Second Clarinet AYCO
June 20, 2010
Congratulations to Ellen H. for earning an Honorable Mention in the Oklahoma University Young Artists Competition. At the age of 14, Ellen is competing among a group of finalists, most of whom are conservatory or university music majors.
June 12, 2010
Albert Hunt performs "Parto, Parto" from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Clemenza di Tito in a vocal recital at Mclean Baptist Church in McLean, Virginia.
June 2010
Albert Hunt has been invited to be one of the judges of the International Clarinet Competition, "Saverio Mercandante" in Bari, Italy in October 2010.
May 23, 2010
Albert Hunt performs at Georgetown University, Hand Chapel at he Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
April 11, 2010
Albert Hunt performs a premier of two pieces for bass clarinet, "Nest in Oak" and "Liyf Piye" composed by J.T. Martin. The concert is at Old Town Hall in Fairfax, Virginia
May 18, 2010
Congratulations to Ellen H. for her selection as a Finalist in the 2010 University of Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium's Young Artist's Competition.
January 31, 2010
Albert Hunt performs at Georgetown University, Hand Chapel a the Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
January 25, 2010
Congratulations to the newest members of the Virginia District Band.
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Jared G.
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Paula J.
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Stephanie M.
December 2, 2009
Check out this article from "The Juilliard Journal" regarding the partnership between The Juilliard School and Sinfonia por la Vida. Albert Hunt is the International Coordinator of Sinfonia por la Vida.
December 2, 2009
Congratulations to the members of the Maryland All-State Band and Orchestra.
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Simon Z. Co-Principal Clarinet, Senior Orchestra
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David Y.
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Dennis Z.
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Devin Z.
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William C.
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Ben M. (alternate)
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Alex W. (alternate)
November 23, 2009
Congratulations to the members of the 2010 Montgomery County All-County Honor Band.
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Ben M.
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William C.
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Brian L.
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Jimmy L
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Alex W.
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David Y.
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Dennis Z.
September 25, 2009
Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) www.mcyo.org announces the appointment of Albert Hunt as Conductor of the MCYO Clarinet Choir.
September 15, 2009
Congratulations to the 2009-2010 members of MCYO orchestras’ clarinet sections:
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Devin Z: Principal Clarinet, Philharmonic
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William C: Principal Clarinet, Symphony
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Alex W: Principal Clarinet, Young Artists
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Dennis Z: Second Clarinet, Young Artists
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Ben M: Member, MCYO Clarinet Choir
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David Z: Member, MCYO Clarinet Choir
July 1, 2009
Congratulations to:
- Jared G., Assistant Principal Clarinet, American Youth Philharmonic
- Simon Z., Principal 2nd Clarinet, American Youth Philharmonic
- Hayden C., Assistant Principal Clarinet, American Youth Symphony Orchestra
- Stephanie M., Co-Assistant Principal 2nd Clarinet, American Youth Symphony Orchestra
- Alan S., Alternate Clarinet, American Youth Concert Orchestra
- Sandy K., Alternate Clarinet, American Youth Concert Orchestra
May 2009
Congratulations to the finalists in the America Youth Philharmonic auditions.
- Hayden C.
- Jared G.
- Sandy K.
- Stephanie M.
- David Z.
- Simon Z.
May 2009
Congratulations to the musicians receiving superior and excellent
ratings in the Maryland Music Educators State Solo and Ensemble Festival.
May 2009
Congratulations to the musicians receiving superior ratings in the
Virginia District Solo and Ensemble Festival. Dr. Hunt performs Carl
Maria von Weber's Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor with the Ecuador
Philharmonic in Quito, Ecuador. The link to the Spanish language concert
review in the the Diario Hoy, one of Quito's leading newspapers is found
here.
April 2009
March 2009
Congratulations to the musicians receiving superior and excellent
ratings in the Maryland Music Educators County Solo and Ensemble Festival.
February 2009
Congratulations to Lucia W. for being selected to participate in the All Eastern Band in Providence, Rhode Island.
January 16, 2009
Congratulations to the members of the 2008 Virginia All-District Band.
- Paula J.
- Hyae-In S.
- Paul B.
December 1, 2008
Congratulations to the following members of the Maryland All-State Band and All-State Orchestra.
November 15, 2008
Congratulations to the following members of the Montgomery County Public Schools All-County Band: William C, Albert K, Alex K, JJ K, Ben M, David Y, Devin Z, and Simon Z.
November 3, 2008
Albert Hunt has been appointed International Coordinator of Sinfonía por la Vida.. In addition to teaching music in Ecuador, he will be developing music education programs, coordinating teacher exchanges, developing funding sources and creating relationships between Sinfonía por la Vida and American institutions.
September 10, 2008
Alex P. has been appointed Co-Principal Clarinet of the DC Youth Orchestra.
September 6, 2008
Congratulations to new Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra (MCYO) clarinetists, Lucia W, Devin Z and William Z. They were selected to the top two orchestras of this organization following a highly-competitive audition.
Lucia is Principal Clarinet of the Philharmonic and William is Principal Clarinet of the Symphony.August 1, 2008
In July Albert Hunt visited
In 2009, Dr.
Hunt will return to
July 7, 2008
Following a highly competitive audition, Simon, Z. Stephanie M, Jared G and Sandy Y. have been appointed to clarinet sections in the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras. Simon is Principal Clarinet of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. Stephanie and Jared are second clarinets in the American Youth Symphony Orchestra and Sandy is in the clarinet sections of American Youth Concert Orchestra.
June 1, 2008
Congratulations to the Allen S. for his appointment as Co-Principal Clarinet of the McLean Youth Orchestra.
January 16, 2008
Congratulations to the members of the 2008 Virginia All-District Band.
- Allen S., Principal Clarinet
- Jared G.
- Sandy Y.
- Paula J., Alternate
December 1, 2007
Congratulations to the members of the 2008 Maryland All-State Band.
- Lucia W., Principal Clarinet
- Jeechee C.
- Jae Ho K.
- JJ K.
- Alex P.
November 25, 2007
Congratulations to the members of the 2008 All-County Senior Band (Montgomery County, MD).
- Jeechee C.
- Elizabeth C.
- Jae Ho K.
- JJ K.
- Brian L.
- Alex P.
- Lucia W.
- Danielle S.---alternate
October 1, 2007
Congratulations to multiple students for their outstanding achievements: Lucia W, Principal Clarinet, Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra (MCYO) Devin Z, 2nd Clarinet, MCYO Simon Z, 2nd Clarinet, American Youth Symphony Orchestra Danielle S, Clarinet section, Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra (PVOYO) Wind Ensemble.
July 7, 2007
Following a highly competitive audition, Stephanie M, Jared G and Devin Z have been appointed to clarinet sections in the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras. Stephanie is Principal Clarinet of the American Youth Concert Orchestra. Devin and Jared are second clarinets in the American Youth Symphony Orchestra and American Youth Concert Orchestras, respectively.
June 8, 2007
Congratulations to Lucia W for winning a position in the National Symphony Youth Fellowship Program. Open by audition only, this full-scholarship program provides high school students in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area the opportunity to study with a National Symphony Orchestra musician; observe rehearsals and attend concerts; and participate in master classes and discussions with musicians, conductors, guest artists, and NSO/Kennedy Center management.
May 2007
Congratulations to Devin Z, William C, Brian L, Simon Z, Matt C, Jeechee C, Elizabeth C, and Kathy P for receiving Superior and Excellent Ratings in the Maryland State Solo and Ensemble Festival.
April 14, 2007
Congratulations to Lucia W., Principal Clarinet of the Montgomery County Senior Honors Band, and Devin Z., Principal Clarinet of the Montgomery County Junior Honors Band.
January 7, 2007
Congratulations to members of the Virginia All-District Junior Band:
- Stephanie M.
- Jared G.
- Allen S.
Congratulations to Miguel Q. for his successful audition to join the Virginia All-District Senior Band Congratulations to Lucia W. Principal who earned the Principal position in the All-County Senior Band (Montgomery County, MD).
December 31, 2006
Lucia W. has been chosen to participate in the National Symphony Youth Orchestra Day, in which students are paired with National Symphony musicians in a rehearsal and performance at the Kennedy Center.
November 19, 2006
Congratulations to the members of the 2007 Maryland Junior All-State Band.
- Simon Z.
- Jeechee C.
- Devin Z.
Congratulations to the members of the 2007 All-County Junior Band (Montgomery County, MD).
- Simon Z.
- Jeechee C.
- Devin Z., Principal
- Brian L.
- Ben M.
- Kathy P.---alternate
September 6, 2006
Congratulations to the new members of the Maryland Classical Youth Orchestras (MCYO) for winning highly competitive auditions:
- Lucia W., Principal Clarinet, Philharmonic
- Simon Z., Principal Clarinet, Symphony
- Devin Z., Section Clarinet, Symphony
August 26, 2006
Congratulations to Studio Members for a great year!
Maryland Senior All-State Orchestra
- Jim L., Principal Clarinet
Members of Maryland Junior All-State Band
- Lucia W., Principal Clarinet
- Matthew C.
- Simon Z.
Associate Principal American Youth Philharmonic
- Lucia W.
Members of Maryland and Virginia All District or All County Band
- Lucia W., Principal
- Jeechee C.
- Matthew C.
- Brian L.
- Jim L.
- Miquel Q.
- Devin Z., Principal
- Simon Z.
Solo and Ensemble Superior rating
- Lucia W.
- Jeechee C.
- Brian L.
- Miquel Q.
- Jim L.
- Devin Z.
- Simon Z.
- Stephanie M.
- Allen S.
- Jared G.
MD State Solo and Ensemble Superior
- Jeechee C.
- Brian L.
- Jim L.
- Lucia W.
- Devin Z.
Member of Metropolitan Winds
- Mary L.