Musicians

School

McLean High School. Sophomore.

Introduction

Sophia began piano and violin at age five and studies with Emil Chudnovsky. She is a member of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras and of the 2025 and 2026 All-Virginia Orchestra. She founded Frost Quartet with fellow orchestra members.

Accolades

• American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO)
• All-Virginia Orchestra, 2025 & 2026
• Second Place - Maryland Music Teachers Association Spring Festival, 2024

Offstage Activities

• Cross country
• Painting
• Photography
• Cooking

School

C.G. Woodson High School, Fairfax. Sophomore.

Introduction

Clive started violin at age nine and studies with Dr. Laura Kobayashi. He plays in the Philharmonic Orchestra at Woodson High School and is an active member of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras.

Accolades

• Philharmonic Orchestra, Woodson High School
• American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO)
• Former Junior and Senior District Orchestra member

Offstage Activities

• Golf
• Snowboarding
• Performing arts

School

Thomas Jefferson High School. 9th grade.

Introduction

Andrew began piano at five and viola at nine, and studies with Fang Qi. He has held principal chairs across four American Youth Philharmonic ensembles and is Principal Viola of the 2026 All-Virginia Orchestra. His outreach work focuses on elderly and disabled communities.

Accolades

• Principal - AYDO 2022, AYCO 2023, AYSO 2024, AYP 2025
• Principal Viola - All-Virginia Orchestra, 2026
• American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO)

Offstage Activities

• Community outreach for elderly and disabled communities

School

Thomas Jefferson High School. 9th grade.

Introduction

Joel is a ninth-grade student from Fairfax, Virginia with six years of cello study. He is an active member of several ensembles and youth orchestras, and performs both as a soloist and in community service settings.

Accolades

• Six years of cello study
• Active member of youth orchestras and ensembles
• Performs as soloist and in community service

Offstage Activities

• Community service performance

School

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Sophomore.

Introduction

Micaela plays in her school's Symphonic Orchestra and was recently accepted to the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras.

Accolades

• Symphonic Orchestra, TJHSST
• Recently accepted - American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (AYPO)

Offstage Activities

• Volunteering
• Running
• Writing

School

McLean High School, Class of 2029.

Introduction

Mina began Suzuki violin at age four. She was a finalist in the 2025 Misbin Chamber Music Competition and served as concertmaster of the Symphony Orchestra at the 2024 Spring String Thing at James Madison University. She has performed at Washington National Cathedral and George Mason University, and is also an advanced percussionist.

Accolades

• Finalist - 2025 Misbin Chamber Music Competition, Junior Division
• Concertmaster - Symphony Orchestra, 2024 Spring String Thing, James Madison University
• Performed at Washington National Cathedral and George Mason University
• Percussionist - American Youth Philharmonic (AYP)
• 2026 All-Virginia Symphonic Band

Offstage Activities

• Percussion
• McLean Marching Band
• McLean Symphonic Band

School

Lake Braddock Secondary School. 9th grade.

Introduction

Hyunseo started violin in fourth grade and is concertmaster of his school's Symphony Orchestra. He took First Prize in the Strings Solo Division of the American Masters Music Award in January 2026.

Accolades

• Concertmaster - Symphony Orchestra, Lake Braddock Secondary School
• First Prize, Strings Solo Division - American Masters Music Award, January 2026
• Second Prize, Senior Division - Misbin Family Memorial Chamber Music Competition

Offstage Activities

• Engineering
• Music