
From left: Juhan (Tony) Lee, Changbyung (Alex) Lee, and Yuhwan Shin
Under the guidance of world-renowned trumpeter Professor Matthew Kim, three young Irvine musicians are heading to the 2025 National Trumpet Competition in Texas. Only 15 students from across America — including the three Irvine musicians — will be competing in March for the Junior Solo Division championship.
Juhan (Tony) Lee is an Irvine resident who attends 7th grade at the Orange County School of the Arts. Last year, Tony became the youngest winner of the National Trumpet Competition. He made his debut at Carnegie Hall at the age of 10 as a soloist before going on to win both the Bellflower Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition and the Southern California Philharmonic Young Artist Competition, subsequently performing with each orchestra. He currently plays “first trumpet” with the Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble Concert Band.
Yuhwan Shin is an 8th grader at Sierra Vista Middle School. He made his debut at Carnegie Hall as a solo performer after taking second place at the Winner’s Recital of American Protege International Woodwinds & Brass Competition. Last year, Yuhwan became principal chair with the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association’s Symphonic Band. He currently performs with the Colburn Community School Concert Band in Los Angeles.
Changbyung (Alex) Lee is an 8th grader at Cadence Park School. In 2023, he won first place at the Manhattan International Music Concours and went on to perform at the Winners’ Recital at Carnegie Hall. Last year, Alex was a semi-finalist at the National Trumpet Competition (Junior Solo Division). He currently performs with the California All-Southern Honor Band and is a section leader with the Colburn Community School Concert Band.
We want to congratulate all three Irvine musicians (and Professor Kim) on their remarkable achievements, and will be rooting for them at the National Finals in March!
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