CLASS OF 2024
Leo chun | piano & Percussion
Leo is a Senior at Valley Christian High School as a Conservatory Honors Fellow. He has been playing piano since age five, and is currently studying under Michelle Lee. He has been fortunate enough to be a prize winner at competitions such as the Seattle International Piano Festival, US International Open Music Competition, American Protege, Golden Classical Music Awards, and London Youth Piano Competition. Besides piano, Leo enjoys hitting drums. He has had the privilege of being principal percussionist of the GSYO Senior Symphony, a percussionist of the 2022 and 2023 All-State Bands, and is currently a percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra. He is also a member of his school’s percussion ensemble and was the president/founder of the short-lived VCHS Rhythm and Drums Club. Outside of music, Leo is involved with his school’s ASB Student Government, Model UN, Lacrosse, and Mountain Biking. Leo recently decided to join his school’s marching band as well. He is very excited to wear funny costumes and hit drums while running around the football field.
Yul Hong | Piano
Yul Hong is an 11th grader at Saratoga High School. He started playing piano when he was in kindergarten. He currently studies with Dr. Jed Galant. He is also the pianist for his school orchestra. Besides piano, Yul plays competitive club soccer for De Anza Force in the ECNL/MLS League. In the past years he has won many awards with his team. When not doing soccer or piano, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and family.
Eunice Lee | Violin
Eunice Lee is a senior at Archbishop Mitty High School. She started playing the violin at the age of 6. In 2020, she won second place in the instrumental ensemble senior division at the US Open Music Competition. Eunice placed 4th in the Instrumental solo at the US Open Music Competition in 2017 and won an Honorable Mention from the Korea Times Annual Music Competition in 2016. Eunice was also selected as the first Violin member of the 2021 California All-State Honor Ensemble, High School Symphony Orchestra. Eunice is a member of the Santa Clara Swim Club, and she has been selected for Pacific Coast All-Star Team in 2020 and Western Zone All-Star Team in 2019 and 2017 from Pacific Swimming Association.
jessica song | cello
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Jessica Song is a junior at Summit Denali High School. She has been playing the cello since the age of 7 and the piano at the age of 5. Jessica has been a member of the Silicon Valley Youth Symphony for 3 years and continues to play with them regularly. In December of 2021, she won 1st place in the North California Youth Talents competition. Additionally, Jessica plays the piano recreationally, under the guidance of her mother. Outside of music, she enjoys doing small crafts like crocheting, going on long walks, and watching movies.