Our Team
Jayden Lee, Flute
Jayden Lee is a junior at Langley High School. His long relationship with his flute began in 5th grade. It has been a mutual partnership. In the last five years, he has brought her to the stage of Carnegie Hall and the ranks of the American Youth Philharmonic; she, in turn, has given him joy along with some of his best memories. Jayden is also a National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellow.
The idea for Rhapsody for Change came while Jayden was watching his favorite TV show: The West Wing. He was so moved by the subject of one episode—a Korean War veteran—that he realized he had to do whatever he could to take what he loves (music) and share it with those around him who need it most.
When Jayden’s not playing his flute, he enjoys singing, writing stories, and reading anything he can get his hands on.
Daniel Yeum, Oboe
CO-FOUNDERDaniel Yeum is a junior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). After previously playing the clarinet and piano, he fell in love with the elegant tone of the oboe in 6th grade and has been playing it since. In the past, he has played as the principal oboist in the Virginia All-State Band, as well as principal in the American Youth Philharmonic and the TJHSST full orchestra.
Daniel has always been passionate about sharing his love of music to benefit the community as a whole. He believes in the power of classical music to calm the mind and provide a sense of peace and tranquility that is difficult to find in today’s fast-paced and stressful world. This was his motivation to start Rhapsody for Change.
Aside from playing the oboe, Daniel spends his spare time learning about biology, especially cardiology and neurology.
CO-FOUNDERNoah Workie, Euphonium
Noah Workie is a junior at Langley High School. He is extremely excited to be working with his fellow members of Rhapsody for Change. In band, Noah plays Euphonium and had the honor of being selected to perform in the Virginia all-district band last January.
At school, Noah is heavily involved in extracurricular activities, being an officer of the African American Alliance as well as the Spanish Honor Society. He also co-founded a chamber group known as the Big Brass Chamber. Its members enjoy playing with each other during rehearsals and often use their time to perform music that they know and love. Some examples of this music include Oogway Ascends, from the hit movie Kung Fu Panda, and Viva La Vida by Coldplay
PRESIDENTCalvin Hodor, Trumpet
Jayden Lee is a sophomore at Langley High School. His long relationship with his flute began in 5th grade. It has been a mutual partnership. In the last five years, he has brought her to the stage of Carnegie Hall and the ranks of the American Youth Philharmonic; she, in turn, has given him joy along with some of his best memories and taught him that magic truly does exist in this world.
The idea for Rhapsody for Change came while Jayden was watching his favorite TV show: The West Wing. He was so moved by the subject of one episode—a Korean War veteran—that he realized he had to do whatever he could to take what he loves (music) and share it with those around him who need it most.
When Jayden’s not playing his flute, he enjoys singing, writing stories, and reading anything he can get his hands on.
VICE PRESIDENT
Arlo Riesenhuber, Tuba
Raymond Zhang, Clarinet
Arlo Riesenhuber is a junior at Langley High School. At Langley, he is a proud member of the Marching Saxons and a noted contributor to the German Honor Society. Arlo's musical journey began in 7th grade when he picked up the tuba after his band director told him that he had "tuba lips." Since then, Arlo has participated in the Vienna Summer Band Camp and co-founded a chamber group at his school called the Big Brass Chamber (BBC).
Some of Arlo's favorite musical artists include Joji, SZA, Drake, and Mozart. Outside of school, he is heavily involved in his local Boy Scout troop and loves spending time praising the Lord.
TREASURERRay Zhang is a junior at Langley High School. His relationship with music has not always been as harmonious as that of his peers; in fact, it’s been quite rocky. Ray decided that his other interests may take priority over his musical ones, however that has not prevented him from being a volunteer for both the larger band community and Rhapsody 4 Change.
Most recently, he supervised a brass sextet composed of his friends and helped set up a concert at his local elementary school. He is also a social media aficionado, spending at least an hour everyday combing various social media platforms.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR