He went through 33 different auditions around the world before getting into the Houston Symphony, and we are so lucky to have him in Houston! He was appointed as the Houston Symphony’s Principal Timpanist in 2018. His first experience with the Houston Symphony was the European tour where the orchestra got standing ovations in places such as Vienna and Berlin. Even though he came on a music scholarship, English was not required. To learn more about the Houston Symphony, click HERE.