Derek McDonald is the principal trumpet in the Symphony Orchestra. He was introduced to the trumpet by Dana Menser, his elementary school music teacher, in the third grade. McDonald had wanted to play ...

Yuiko Yamaguchi/Courtesy photoLAPS NEWS RELEASELos Alamos Middle School 8th grader Yuiko Yamaguchi was accepted to the Junior Violin Division of the 2025 Summer Program at Heifetz International ...