Senior Spotlight: Christian León, French Horn
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What is your current AYPO ensemble?
AYP
What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?
AYP 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Your advice for young musicians?
Hard work pays off and in the end it’s always 100% worth it.
What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?
Shepherd’s School of Music at Rice University, French Horn Performance
A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?
Playing principal for Shostakovich 5 and the tee shirt signing at the end of last years season.
What do you hope to do after graduation or your more long-term goals?
I hope to play in a professional orchestra or opera.
What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?
My older sister really inspired me to play horn. She played horn in high school and I remember wanting to be like her, which is why I picked the instrument. I thank her for all of my accomplishments because it was her support and motivation that got me to this point today.