Congratulations to the eleven Nevada School of the Arts string students selected for this year’s Honor Orchestra! Their selection reflects months of dedicated practice and the guidance of their NSA teachers.
Two of our violinists, Lucas Jiang and Rose Martin, will serve as concertmasters. Both students of Mary Straub, Lucas and Rose were also recognized at the MTNA Nevada State Competition this fall, where Lucas was named State Winner in Junior Strings and Rose earned Honorable Mention in Senior Strings.
Our 2026–2027 Honor Orchestra members
Violin 6 students
- Anahi Molina-Jimenezstudent of Scott Jackson
- Rebeka Leavittstudent of Scott Jackson
- Ethan Austudent of Mary Straub
- Lucas Jiang concertmasterstudent of Mary Straub
- Rose Martin concertmasterstudent of Mary Straub
- Brisia Martinstudent of Ai Melby
Viola 1 student
- Leana Haydarstudent of Tanya Hambourg
Cello 4 students
- Liam Guerrerostudent of Robin Reinarz
- Ian Lacanientastudent of Robin Reinarz
- Catherine Krupkastudent of Robin Reinarz
- Jordan Taylorstudent of Robin Reinarz
Hear them in concert
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 7:00–8:30 PM
Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV
Thank you to Scott Jackson, Mary Straub, Ai Melby, Tanya Hambourg and Robin Reinarz for preparing these students, and to their families for their support. We can’t wait to hear them perform!

