Theo Thai

Primary Instrument: Piano
Secondary Instrument: Clarinet and Saxophone

Theodore Thai is an undergraduate student at the Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University, Long Beach, pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance under the guidance of Dr. Samuel Grodin. In 10th grade, Theodore completed the Advanced Level of the Certificate of Merit program of the Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) at age 16 where he received state and branch honors. 

He began studying piano at the age of 11 with Nuhad Eid, and later studied with Pamela Worcester, a member of the keyboard faculty at Saddleback College. 
He has competed in the Southern California Junior Bach Festival and has performed in many MTAC conventions and regional recitals. Additionally, he has performed in masterclasses with Daniel Adam Maltz, Nathan Lewis, and Vitali Gavrouc.
He went to school at Mission Viejo High School, where he participated in symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, symphonic band, jazz band, and marching band, playing clarinet and saxophone.

He has been invited to play clarinet in various bands and orchestras, such as CBDA All-State, SCSBOA, Chapman University, and University of the Pacific.
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