2 New Players for Orchestra

Two new string players have joined the Pacific Symphony: violist Ming Pak, 26, formerly a principal violist for the USC Chamber Orchestra, and cellist Jian-Wen Tong, 24, principal cello of the USC Symphony, a position in which he will continue while he completes his advanced studies. This brings membership of the Pacific Symphony to 82. There are still five openings in the string section and one in the horn section.