Lunchtime Woodwind Concert with Students from NYU Steinhardt

Genesis Acosta is a flutist originally from California. She earned her undergraduate degree from California State University, Long Beach, where she studied under Dr. John Barcellona. Active as both a performer and educator in the Los Angeles area, Genesis has shared her passion for music with diverse communities. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in flute performance at New York University, where she studies with Dr. Meghan Bennett.

Yue (Heidi) Chen is a freshman clarinet student at NYU with over ten years of experience and a strong background in both ensemble and solo performance. She enjoys connecting with audiences through music.

Taiwanese flutist Chih-Yu (Coco) Cheng, pursuing her Doctoral degree at NYU under Soo-Kyung Park, began piano at three and flute at nine. She studied in the U.S., performed with orchestras and ensembles, organized online volunteer concerts, and gained chamber music experience with the West Village Chamber.

Jaehun Choi is pursuing a Master’s in Woodwind Studies at NYU Steinhardt under Yoonah Kim. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance from Rutgers Mason Gross, studying with Dr. Maureen Hurd and Mark Dover. A skilled woodwind doubler, he performs widely on clarinet, flute, and saxophone in diverse productions.

Zoe Hart is a junior at NYU studying with Soo Kyung-Park. This summer, Zoe won the NFA collegiate flute choir competition and performed in the ensemble in Atlanta. She was also the chamber camp coordinator for the Music Academy of Rockford, Illinois. Currently, she plays in 3 different NYU ensembles.

Zhengyu Huang is a passionate pianist and music educator pursuing a Dual Program in Piano Studies and Pedagogy at New York University. Known for her expressive interpretations, she has performed at venues including Carnegie Hall and Irvine Barclay Theatre, and participated in masterclasses with renowned pianists Daniel Adam Maltz and Hans Boepple.

Alex Jashinski is an NYC based saxophonist and woodwind doubler. He is currently a Masters student at NYU Steinhardt studying woodwind performance. Previously employed as the woodwind player on “The Book of Mormon” National Tour, Alex performs in classical, jazz, contemporary, and musical theatre settings across NYC and North America.

Saqtiel Orozco-Pedroza is a flutist and piccoloist dedicated to both traditional and contemporary repertoire. With experience in orchestral, chamber, and solo performance, they bring versatility and depth to a wide range of musical settings. Saqtiel is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree at New York University.

Lucas White is currently a classical percussionist at NYU’s Steinhardt School of The Arts. There, he is in his first year of his Master’s degree in Music Performance and studies under the following musicians: Jonathan Haas, Sean Statser, Javier Diaz, Eriko Diamo, Valerie Naranjo, and Kendall Williams.

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