Our Team

Our Team is made of high school students 

Ashish Samson

Ashish Samson is a senior at Plano West Senior High School. He has a great passion for music and has played the viola for 7 years. Ashish has won a number of regional, state, national, and international awards, currently being a 4-time member of the TMEA All State Orchestra, as well as a part of the Orchestra program at Plano West. Outside of school, he is a member of the Viola Power ensemble and the Baldwin String quartet, which meet and perform regularly at charitable events and competitions. Ashish has years of experience performing at senior living centers and homeless shelters and is looking forward to mentoring the next generation of violists.

Henry Zhang

Henry Zhang is a senior at Plano West Senior High School. He has been playing the cello for 7 years, and his love for music is endless. He’s been in the All-Region orchestra for 4 years, and has won multiple competitions outside of school. He’s the principal cellist of the Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra and  has performed at hospitals and shelters.

Eric shi

Eric Shi is a senior at Plano West Senior High School. He loves to play the cello and has done so for 6 years. During this time, he qualified for both the 2021 and 2022 All Region Orchestras. Eric has spent a number of years leading cello sections at Rice MS, Jasper HS, and Plano West and has passion for sharing his love of music with others. He is a part of numerous ensembles and has had the unique opportunity to perform at senior living centers throughout the DFW Metroplex.

jonathan ho

Jonathan Ho is a senior at Plano West Senior High School. He has pursued his passion for music through playing the piano for over 11 years, and participating in choirs for 7 years. He has won multiple awards, ranging from state piano competitions to state French solo competitions to being a member of the TMEA All State Choir. Outside of music, he has years of experience with managing multiple organizations, from being a secretary of the French Club to president of STEAM4ALL and Students for STEM. Because of his passion for music, he is very excited to help the next generation of musicians develop their talents.

Tarun ramji

Tarun Ramji is a senior at Plano West Senior High School who plays the violin. Apart from being in Plano West’s orchestra program, he is a 2-time member of the TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra as well as a 4-time All Region-Orchestra member. Outside of school, Tarun also plays the Carnatic violin and has been an accompanist at various concerts and charitable events across the Dallas area for years. He is excited to share his passion for music with the community through C-major.