Viola by Koen Padding, 1994 Cello by Koen Padding, 1995 “What a thrill to play on this new instrument by Koen Padding. Every string has integrity and rings true. The person who will play on this cello is certain to derive much pleasure and satisfaction. A lucky person indeed.” Yo-Yo Ma, January 5, 2000, Chicago The 2006 HAMS Competition for Viola. From left to right: jury members James Dunham, Rami Solomonov, Katinka Kleijn, and seated: 3rd Prize winner Melissa Reardon, 1st Prize winner Jonathan Vinocour, 2nd Prize winner Eric Nowlin The 2004 HAMS Competition for Violin. From left to right: jury members Gregory Fulkerson, Sydney Harth, Deborah Card, Prize winners Nathan Cole, Christina Castelli, Yvonne Lam, President Katinka Kleijn