A Celebration of Spring: Piano and Voice Recital
Come join Hermandad for a special performance by David Garcia, Kathleen Hackett, and Joseph Bowens.
May 17, 2026
4:00 p.m.
MEET THE
MUSICIANS
David Garcia, Pianist
Pianist David Garcia began playing the piano at age 11. His first piano teacher was Laura Garvin, with whom he studied Suzuki Book 1 and completed it in four months. His second piano teacher was Stephanie Oshry. During his studies with her, he received outstanding grades in piano exams. David then moved on to the Peabody Preparatory, studying with Amy Killian. He has received Adult Achievement Awards from the Peabody Preparatory multiple times. David performs in the Adult Continuing Education Recitals at Peabody. Additionally, he has played the piano at nursing homes, holiday parties, weddings, and fundraisers, including one benefiting Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. This year, David introduced Hermandad to pianist Joseph Bowens, who will be our third performer in our “A Celebration of Spring” Recital.
Kathleen Hackett, Vocalist
Vocalist Kathleen Hackett is a third-year vocal major at the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University in the studio of Ah Young Hong. She has been performing since the age of 6 and has a passion for uplifting people through the arts. Previous credits include Les Misérables (Gavroche), A Pirates Life for Me (Dandy), The Screwtape Letters, Carousel, Oliver! (The Artful Dodger), Fiddler on the Roof (Yenta the Matchmaker), The King and I (Anna Leonowens), The Crucible (Mary Warren), My Fair Lady (Mrs. Higgins), Godspell (Celisse), Camelot, Annie (Miss Hannigan), The Sound of Music (Reverend Mother), as well as participating in the St. Philomena Apostolate choir for 6 years and the Peabody Hopkins Community choir.
Joseph Bowens, Pianist
Pianist Joseph Bowens trained at Peabody Preparatory under the guidance of Dr. Hyun-Sook Park and later expanded into jazz studies with Blake Meister. Continuing his artistic growth, Joseph studied privately in New York City with Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Eldar Djangirov, an experience that profoundly influenced his musical perspective and performance approach. As a composer and producer, he enjoys exploring and blending a wide range of genres, including jazz, classical, lo-fi, hip-hop, soul, and progressive rock. “My work reflects a passion for musical versatility, expressive storytelling, and pushing creative boundaries across styles.”
Hyojin Shin,
Accompanist for Kathleen
Hyojin Shin has performed worldwide on four continents. Since her orchestral debut at the age of 11 with the Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, Shin has appeared as a soloist with the Bazzini Consort Orchestra, the Morocco Philharmonic Orchestra, the Yale Philharmonia, the Miami Chamber Orchestra, Korean Chamber Orchestra, among others.
Her international accomplishments include the 1st prize and the Audience Prize at Lyon International Piano Competition, the Sascha Gorodnitzki Discretionary Prize at Gina Bachauer International Artists Piano Competition, the 1st prize and the Best Performance prize for a Spanish composition at Teresa Carreño International Piano Competition, and the 3rd prize at Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli Competition. She released her debut album “Fantasie” under the KNS Classical.
She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Peabody Institute under the tutelage of Boris Slutsky. She holds degrees at Seoul National University, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and Yale School of Music.
David Garcia, Pianist
David's Bio
Pianist David Garcia began playing the piano at age 11. His first piano teacher was Laura Garvin, with whom he studied Suzuki Book 1 and completed it in four months. His second piano teacher was Stephanie Oshry. During his studies with her, he received outstanding grades in piano exams. David then moved on to the Peabody Preparatory, studying with Amy Killian. He has received Adult Achievement Awards from the Peabody Preparatory multiple times. David performs in the Adult Continuing Education Recitals at Peabody. Additionally, he has played the piano at nursing homes, holiday parties, weddings, and fundraisers, including one benefiting Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. This year, David introduced Hermandad to pianist Joseph Bowens, who will be our third performer in our “A Celebration of Spring” Recital.
Kathleen Hackett, Vocalist
Kathleen's Bio
Joseph Bowen, Pianist
Joseph's Bio
Hyojin Shin,
Accompanist for Kathleen
Hyojin's Bio
Her international accomplishments include the 1st prize and the Audience Prize at Lyon International Piano Competition, the Sascha Gorodnitzki Discretionary Prize at Gina Bachauer International Artists Piano Competition, the 1st prize and the Best Performance prize for a Spanish composition at Teresa Carreño International Piano Competition, and the 3rd prize at Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli Competition. She released her debut album “Fantasie” under the KNS Classical.
She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Peabody Institute under the tutelage of Boris Slutsky. She holds degrees at Seoul National University, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and Yale School of Music.
GIVING LEVELS
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IN-PERSON
Donation of $25
Please donate $25 for each person attending the concert.
Por favor done $25 por cada persona que asista al concierto.
CORPORATE
Donation of $300+
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Su nombre aparecerá en la página de eventos de nuestro sitio web, en el programa del concierto (anuncio publicitario de media página) y seis entradas para ver el concierto.
SPONSOR
Donation of $125+
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Donar $125+ para ser un patrocinador de este evento.
PARTNER
Donation of any amount (min. $1)
As a partner, you support our efforts on behalf of the Puerto Rican youth and one ticket to view the recording.
Como socio, usted apoya nuestros esfuerzos en nombre de la juventud puertorriqueña e incluye una entrada para ver la grabación.
OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
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