2026 Competition Judges
2026 Competition Final Round Judges
Tzuying Huang (woodwinds), is a native of Taipei, Taiwan and, since 2015, has served as the bass clarinetist for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. In addition, she is an active soloist, chamber musician, and educator and regularly She enjoys working with the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra and the SLSO’s education and community programs and is the founder and artistic director of the Ariel Concert Series. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the National Taipei University of Education and her masters’ degree and performance diploma from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University-Bloomington.
Jacob Lassetter (voice), has thrilled audiences with his powerful voice and commanding stage presence in opera and concert productions around the U.S and abroad. In St. Louis, he has performed with Opera Theater of St. Louis, Winter Opera St. Louis, and Union Avenue Opera. He earned a bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, masters’ degree at the University of North Texas and his doctorate from the University of Cincinnati - Conservatory of Music. Currently he serves as professor of voice and director of the vocal studies and opera at Webster University in St. Louis.
Davin Rubicz (strings), cellist, has held positions with the Kansas City Symphony, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and has also played with the Chicago Symphony. He also is an active chamber musician and teacher. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music and master’s degree at Rice University. He spent his summers at the Spoleto Music Festival (Italy), Taos School of Music and Aspen Music Festival. In 2020, he was appointed artistic director of the Community Music School Preparatory Program at Webster University, St. Louis, and also maintains a private studio in St. Louis.
Brian Woods (piano), a native of St. Louis is celebrated for his stunning musicianship and dazzling stage presence and has emerged as an exciting performer of international acclaim. When he is not performing solo and collaborative performances across the country, Woods serves as music director for classical programming and artist-in -residence at the World Chess Hall of Fame, one of the premiere venues for chamber music in Mo. He holds degrees from Vanderbilt University, University of Missouri-Kansas City , Shenandoah University, and the Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School
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