Our People

Meet The Team

Leonardo Carvalho playing the violin
Founder + President

Leonardo Carvalho

leonardo.dtc2009@gmail.com

Leonardo will graduate in 2028 at Groton School, MA. He plays the violin and viola, performing and ranking in statewide and nationwide events. Outside of music, he plays ice hockey competitively and enjoys soccer and rowing.

Ziqi Qin holding a violin
Co-Founder + Vice President

Ziqi Qin

ziqiqin0123@gmail.com

Ziqi will graduate in 2028 at American Heritage School, FL. She plays the violin, recognized with multiple state and national awards. Outside of music, she enjoys swimming, painting, and other arts.

Adriano Carvalho playing the cello
Co-Founder + Secretary

Adriano Carvalho

adtc11@icloud.com

Adriano will graduate in 2029 at American Heritage School, FL. He plays the piano and cello, earning awards at state and national competitions. Outside of music, he enjoys playing ice hockey and piloting aircrafts.

How it began

Our Story

OCAPEX was founded in 2022 with a simple but resonant idea: music should do more than just sound good; it should make a difference. We started as a small group of young musicians but quickly grew into a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving elderly communities through performance.

From the beginning, we knew that our purpose was beyond playing music. Each performance is an opportunity to interact with individuals through this bridge, bringing joy and genuine connection every time we play. We rehearse together with intention before each concert, not just to refine our music, but to ensure that every performance is meaningful and impactful for the people we serve.

What truly defines OCAPEX is the relationships we build. We don’t just perform and leave, but rather we interact with the residents, give them gifts and snacks, and create experiences that resonate beyond the music itself. As we continue to grow, our commitment remains the same: to use our talents not only to perform, but to make a lasting difference in our communities.