IMS Strings Chamber Music Fall Concert_NOVEMBER 17 Program

ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

STRINGS & ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

PROUDLY PRESENTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 7PM

KATHY & GARY

CONRAD CHORAL ROOM | DMS 101

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Welcome to our Chamber Music Recital. This evening’s program highlights the artistry, dedication, and collaboration of our young musicians as they explore the unique beauty of chamber music. We are delighted to share their work with you and thank you for your support of their musical journey.

With warm regards, Dr. Baltaian

ABOUT OCSA STRINGS & ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

The Strings & Orchestra Program offers students a collegepreparatory curriculum that fosters technical and creative development for young musicians. Students in the Strings & Orchestra Program are provided the opportunity to perform solo and orchestral repertoire from all time periods. Strings & Orchestra Program students (including harpists) are placed in one of three orchestras: Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or 7th and 8th Grade String Orchestra. All students participate in regular sectionals and master classes, which are led by a distinguished faculty and internationally recognized master-artist teachers. OCSA’s Symphony Orchestra has won national awards for innovative programming and is consistently recognized for its impressive level of performance.

ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS STRINGS & ORCHESTRA PROGRAM PROGRAM OF THE EVENING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025

Baryton Trio No.74 In D Major Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

I. Adagio Arr. Orfeo Mandozzi

II. Allegro

III. Allegretto

Joseph Baek, Kexin Cai, Sabrina Chang, London Chou, Daniel Guo, David Han

Alex Hwang, Aiden Kim, Noah Kim, Sharon Kim, Zachary Kim, Jeremy Lee

Jason Lee, James Park, Jeeho Park, William Reynolds, Matthew Yang

Ethan Yo, Xien Zheng, Joey Zhou

Quatre Préludes Pour Deux Harpes: Marcel Tournier (1879-1951)

Tranquillo

Pas trop vite

Sydney Lee and Xander Shah

Berceuse (extrait de Dolly Op.56)

Gabriel Fauré/arr. Bernard Andrès (1845-1924)

Ella He and Noella Lee

Viola Quintet in C Minor K.406

1. Allegro

Violin I: Hannah Carrasco

Violin II: Christine Kang

Viola I: Jesse Huang

Viola II: Amber Yun

Cello: Noah Kim

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

London Trio No. 1 Hob. IV: 1

I. Allegro moderato

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

Violin: Cayla Kim

Violin: Katie Hwang

Cello: David Han

Cello Quintet in G Major Kr. 190

Carl Ditter von Dittersdorf II. Adagio non molto

III. Finale

Violin I: Zeen Zhou

Violin II: Jayden Wang

Viola: Peter Lee

Cello I: Amy Jiang

Cello II: Jeeho park

String Quartet Op. 18 No. 1

I. Allegro con brio

Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Violin I: Abigail Chung

Violin II: Henry Jang

Viola: Tiger Zhu

Cello: Matthew Yang

Viola Quintet In D Major K.593

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart I. Larghetto - Allegro

Violin I: Aimee Lee

Violin II: Edwin Hong

Viola I: Grace Wang

Viola II: Daniel Kim

Cello: Daniel Guo

Pavan Op. 50

Gabriel Faure (1845-1924)

Bass: Zoey Chiang

Bass: Farrah Li

Bass: Riye Kang

Viola Quintet in C Major K.515

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart I. Allegro

Violin I: Eric Shin

Violin II: Daniel Park

Viola I: Sol Kotansky

Viola II: Daniel Min

Cello: London Chou

PROGRAM OF THE EVENING

Capriol Suite Peter Warlock/Arr Gwyn Symour (1894-1930)

I. Basse-Danse

II. Pavane

V. Pieds-en-l’air

VI. Mattachins

Cello: Xien Zheng

Cello: Olivia Moon

Cello: Ayane Matzuzak

Cello: Abby Yoo

Cello: Lioma Minematsu

TO OUR IMS COACHES:

Mr. Cristian Fatu, Mrs. Chien-Chien Lee, Mr. Phillip Triggs, and Dr. Leif Woodward!

FACULTY

Mr. Sebastian Chang

Chamber Music, Classical Composition, Cello, Viola and Double Bass Master Class Accompanist

Mr. Cristian Fatu

Violin Master Class

Dr. Linda-Rose Hembreiker

Harp Master Class

Ms. Chien-Chien Lee

Double Bass Master Class, Chamber Music

Ms. Kelly Neff

Violin Master Class Accompanist

Mr. Julian Rymar

Chamber Orchestra, Theory 1

Dr. Jacob Sustaita Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music II

Ms. Chloe Tardif

Violin Master Class, Music Literature and History, Appreciation 7/8. Chamber Music I and II, Theory 1

Mr. Phillip Triggs

Viola Master Class, Chamber Music I

Mr. Yao Wang

Chamber Orchestra, Theory A

Dr. Leif Woodard

Cello Master Class, Chamber Music I and II

Dr. Nicholaus Yee

String Orchestra, Chamber Music I and II

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONSERVATORY

STRINGS & ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

GRADES 7-12

OVERVIEW

The Strings & Orchestra Program offers students a college-preparatory curriculum that fosters technical and creative development for young musicians. Students (including harpists) are placed in one of three orchestras: Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or 7th and 8th Grade String Orchestra, where they are provided the opportunity to perform repertoire from all time periods. All students participate in regular sectionals and master classes, which are led by a distinguished faculty and internationally recognized master artists.

CONSERVATORY LEADERSHIP

SARKIS BALTAIAN, D.M.A.

Director, Instrumental Music

Pianist Program

Strings & Orchestra Program

714.560.0900 ext. 6850 sarkis.baltaian@ocsarts.net

Dr. Sarkis Baltaian has gained an international reputation as a concert pianist, chamber musician, recording artist, and pedagogue. Dr. Baltaian made his Carnegie Hall debut in 1999 and has performed extensively both as a recitalist and concerto soloist with major orchestras throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Dr. Baltaian has held full-time professor positions at the Colburn Conservatory of Music and The University of Alabama in Huntsville. He currently serves on the piano faculty of the Pasadena Conservatory of Music and also maintains a private studio in Orange County and Los Angeles.

SAMPLE CURRICULUM

Career Development

Chamber Music

Chamber Orchestra

Classical Composition

Music Theory

Musicianship

String Literature

String Orchestra

Symphony Orchestra

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

The Strings & Orchestra Program’s three orchestras regularly perform in a variety of venues, both on and off campus. The Symphony Orchestra also performs in major venues internationally, with previous performances at Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and historic concert halls in London, Vienna, Prague, and Moscow. The program is also unique in that it provides student solo opportunities at virtually every concert.