Caleb Masshardt
Caleb is a first-year from Pennsylvania planning to concentrate in Government. He fell in love with the violin after utterly failing to produce any sound on the trumpet in fourth grade, and he has continued to love the violin ever since. Many of Caleb’s fondest memories and greatest friendships in high school and college thus far are products of the community that orchestra has provided. In addition to playing violin, Caleb also dabbles in guitar and sings all the time.
Matthew Yar
Matthew, 22, from Singapore, is a freshman at Harvard University studying physics. Before his profound encounter with the organ, Matthew was a violinist, attaining the Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music with Distinction at the age of 16. He studies with Dr Li-Mei Liang in Boston and with Lynette Lim back home in Singapore. Discovering the organ at the age of 19, Matthew was generously introduced to the instrument by Koh Jia Hwei in Singapore and continues his journey mentored by Dr David von Behren at Harvard (and with Prof Peter Sykes for historical performance). Matthew has served as the organ understudy of the Cathedral Choir of the Risen Christ in Singapore and has attended courses run by the Royal College of Organists in the UK. At Harvard, Matthew is grateful to enjoy a rich and diverse musical life as an an active member of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra and the University Choir as well as music directing the Harvard-Radcliffe Mozart Society Orchestra and the First Year Musical.
Katherine McPhie
Katherine McPhie grew up in Southern California and currently studies Computer Science at Harvard. She has served on the board of Harvard Women Engineers Code and the Harvard Computer Society, and has also been involved with HODP, WiCS, HSA tutoring, HUCC, STAHR, and her church group. Katherine is a classically-trained pianist who completed the highest level of the Music Teacher Association of California’s Certificate of Merit program. She currently sings alto in the Harvard University Choir and previously played trumpet in the Harvard Wind Ensemble. She is excited to be joining the Mozart Society Orchestra this semester!
Lara Tan
Lara is a sophomore violist in Cabot House. Originally from Singapore, she is primarily a singer with the University Choir and Harvard College Opera and thought her sight-singing skills would transfer over to another clef and instrument.
Eddy Kang
Eddy Kang is a violinist from Oklahoma City, OK concentrating in Molecular and Cellular Biology. MSO rehearsals are the best part of his Sundays. In his free time, he likes to take walks, listen to classical music, and read about bacteria.
Betina Kreiman
Betina has been playing the violin since she was four years old! Apart from playing the violin, Betina loves playing sports, including soccer, tennis, and running! She also loves spending time with her friends and family, and traveling whenever she gets the chance. Betina’s favorite part about MSO is the fun and inclusive environment, that always puts a smile to her face at rehearsal. Betina also encourages everyone to come to MSO’s concerts!
Emma Leifer
Emma is from New York City and has been playing the violin all her life. Emma studied violin at the Manhattan School of Music with Dr. Maria Radicheva. At MSM, Emma was a member of the orchestra, played chamber music, and also studied music theory and composition. In both junior and senior year of high school, Emma received a perfect score at the highest level of the NY State School Music Association evaluations and was accepted into the New York All-State orchestra. Emma has won multiple awards in music competitions such as American Protege, Rondo Young Artist, and The American Prize.
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