Concordia Students Shine in AMIS Honor Orchestra and Band Auditions 

We’re thrilled to announce that five of our Middle School string players and three band members have been accepted into the prestigious AMIS (The Association for Music in International Schools) Honor Orchestra and Honor Band. Each year, students from over 20 schools across Asia participate in an extremely competitive audition process for a seat in these ensembles. 

In addition to our Band and Orchestra students, Concordia has selected sixteen Choir students to represent our Middle School in the AMIS Honor Choir. These students were chosen after a rigorous internal audition for their hard work, talent, and citizenship.

We want to recognize not only the incredible achievements of those selected but also the hard work and bravery of every student who auditioned. The audition process is demanding, and each student who took part demonstrated commitment, courage, and a passion for music. We are so proud of all of you for stepping up to this challenge and for the incredible growth you made as musicians through the process of preparing your audition.   

Congratulations to the following students who will represent our Concordia community in Beijing, Seoul, and Shanghai! 

AMIS Honor Orchestra, Beijing 

Claire O. – Violin 1 Leader 

Lucas H. – Violin 1 

Sean W. – Viola 

Nini H. – Cello 

Michael L. – Cello 

AMIS Asian Middle and High School Honor Orchestras 

International School of Beijing 

12-16 February 2025 

Tony Yu, Host Organizer 

Dr. Kira Omelchenko, Asian High School Honor Orchestra Guest Conductor 

AMIS Honor Band, Seoul 

Aaron L. - Clarinet 

Emma Z. - Horn 

May Htoi S. - Euphonium 

AMIS Asian Middle and High School Honor Bands

Seoul Foreign School

2-6 April 2025

Sophie Holbrook and Joshua Yaniw, Host Organizers

Ross Jones, Asian Middle School Honor Band Guest Conductor

Dr. Emily Threinen, Asian High School Honor Band Guest Conductor

AMIS Honor Choir, Pudong

Jia C. - Soprano

Carson C. - Soprano

Chelsea O. - Soprano

Ellie T. - Soprano

Vanessa X. - Soprano

Anna G. - Alto

Cynthia K. - Alto

Gemma S. - Alto

Angelina W. - Alto

Elsa Z. - Alto

Moses E. - Baritone

Micah H. - Baritone

Kevin M. - Baritone

Mak T. - Baritone

Edison W. - Baritone

Alan W. - Baritone

AMIS Asian Junior Honor Choir & Middle School Honor Mixed Choir

Shanghai American School - Pudong

16-20 April 2025

Lauren Borodenko & Brandon Miller, Host Organizers

Nyssa Brown, Asian Junior Honor Choir Guest Conductor

Tom Ford, Asian Middle School Honor Mixed Choir Conductor

Concordia is once again proud to be a leader in music, and we celebrate each student’s journey toward excellence!