Meet Our Violists
Thomas Yeum
Thomas Yeum attends Seven Lakes High School, performing under the direction of Desiree Overree. He has been playing viola for four years, currently studying under Teresa Han. He has participated in the TMEA’s Region XXIII Orchestras multiple times and has consistently received rating 1 scores at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Completions. Thomas has also received a rating 1 score at TSSEC.
Thomas Yeum attends Seven Lakes High School, performing under the direction of Desiree Overree. He has been playing viola for four years, currently studying under Teresa Han. He has participated in the TMEA’s Region XXIII Orchestras multiple times and has consistently received rating 1 scores at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Completions. Thomas has also received a rating 1 score at TSSEC.
Vinay Gautam
Vinay Gautam attends Seven Lakes High School, performing under the direction of Desiree Overree,. He has been playing viola for 5 years and currently studies under Rebecca Tompkins. He also played piano for many years prior to viola. Vinay has participated in the Region 23 Junior High Symphony Orchestra and received a rating of 1 from 7th-10th grade at the regional solo and ensemble level, as well as a 1 at TSSEC in his solo from 9th-10th grade. Vinay is a current member of the varsity orchestra at Seven Lakes.
Vinay Gautam attends Seven Lakes High School, performing under the direction of Desiree Overree,. He has been playing viola for 5 years and currently studies under Rebecca Tompkins. He also played piano for many years prior to viola. Vinay has participated in the Region 23 Junior High Symphony Orchestra and received a rating of 1 from 7th-10th grade at the regional solo and ensemble level, as well as a 1 at TSSEC in his solo from 9th-10th grade. Vinay is a current member of the varsity orchestra at Seven Lakes.
Benjamin Nguyen
Benjamin is a violist at Obra D. Tompkins High School. He is a member of the varsity orchestra and performs under the direction of Matthew Porter.
Benjamin is a violist at Obra D. Tompkins High School. He is a member of the varsity orchestra and performs under the direction of Matthew Porter.
Alexis Mitrushi
Alexis is a senior violist at Obra D. Tompkins High School. She is a member of the varsity orchestra and performs under the direction of Matthew Porter.
Alexis is a senior violist at Obra D. Tompkins High School. She is a member of the varsity orchestra and performs under the direction of Matthew Porter.
Nicolas Valencia
Nicolas Valencia attends Taylor High School, performing under the direction of Clint Capshaw. He has been playing viola for five years, currently studying under Teresa Han and Timothy Rowland. Nicolas has received multiple awards in the UIL Solo and Ensemble Competitions and is a member of the Houston Youth Symphony. He is also a dedicated and competitive swimmer.
Nicolas Valencia attends Taylor High School, performing under the direction of Clint Capshaw. He has been playing viola for five years, currently studying under Teresa Han and Timothy Rowland. Nicolas has received multiple awards in the UIL Solo and Ensemble Competitions and is a member of the Houston Youth Symphony. He is also a dedicated and competitive swimmer.
