He has also performed with various orchestras, including San Diego Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, Virginia Symphony and Des Moines Metro Opera. Starting lessons at the age of 8, he quickly became a rising star, being interviewed by Austin's local TV station only 2 years later. In his formative years, he garnered many honors/awards, including concertmasters of his local school, region orchestras and most notably, concertmaster of Texas' All-State Orchestra only as a high school freshman. Born in Philippines, he hails also from Austin and Chicago, where he completed a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Violin Performance (Northwestern University). Calvin also has had several years of experience teaching violin to students of all ages and levels.