Harp Recital Harp Recital
MONDAY APRIL 5:00 PM 27 2026
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Welcome to our Harp Recital. This evening’s program celebrates the artistry, dedication, and expressive musicianship of our performers as they explore the unique beauty and versatility of the harp.
We are delighted to share their work with you and are grateful for your continued 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.
PROGRAM OF THE EVENING
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS STRINGS & ORCHESTRA PROGRAM
The Garden Path: Morning Glory
Xander Shah
The Garden Path: Trillium Dreams
Ella He
Shadow Kingdom (The Lion King)
Christa Grix (b. 1956)
Christa Grix (b. 1956)
Hans Zimmer (b. 1957) Arr. Xander Shah
OCSA Harp Quartet
Quatre Préludes pour deux harpes, Op.16 Marcel Tournier (1879-1951)
I. Tranquillo
II. Pas trop vite
Sydney Lee and Xander Shah
Only Lee Hi (b. 1996) Arr. Sydney Lee
OCSA Harp Quartet
PROGRAM
The Squirrel Helena Stone Torgerson (1878-1941)
Sydney Lee
The Garden Path: Daisy Flower Christa Grix (b. 1956)
Noella Lee
Forest Gary Schocker (b. 1959) I. Clearing
Xander Shah
Forest Gary Schocker (b. 1959) II. Stream
Noella Lee
The Garden Path: Hosta Paradise Glory Christa Grix (b. 1956)
Sydney Lee
Les Follets Alphonse Hasselmans (1845-1912)
The Garden Path: Black Orchid Christa Grix (b. 1956)
Ella He
Linda-Rose Hembreiker
PROGRAM
The Legend Of Chang’e, Op. 50 Sebastian Chang (b. 1988)
*World Premiere
Linda-Rose Hembreiker
Berceuse from Dolly Suite, Op. 56 Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Arr. Bernard Andrés
Ella He and Noella Lee
I See The Light (Tangled) Mandy Moore (b. 1984)
OCSA Harp Quartet
Arr. Noella Lee
Merry-Go-Round of Life (Howl’s Moving Castle) Joe Hisaishi (b. 1950)
Arr. Ella He
OCSA Harp Quartet
To our harp master class teacher Dr. Linda-Rose Hembreiker for her dedication and support
Technical support provided by staff and students of the Production & Design Conservatory Box Office Coordinators: Alyssa Felix Garcia, Nichole Smith
STRINGS & ORCHESTRA PROGRAM 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.