CLASS OF 2026
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JENNA KIM
BIO
// School: Los Gatos High School
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// Years Active: 2022- Present
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// Instrument: Viola
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Jenna Kim is a sophomore at Los Gatos High School. She started playing viola when she was eight years old under her current teacher, Yunsun Kim. Jenna received second place at the Northern California Viola Society (NCVS) Young Violist Competition in 2023. She won first place at the Silicon Valley Music Competition in 2019, 2021, and 2023, and she received second place as part of a quartet in their 2022 competition. In 2022, she also received second place in the Korean American Music Supporters Association (KAMSA) competition and was a part of the KAMSA youth orchestra. In addition, she participated in the California All-State Junior High School String Orchestra in 2022 and the California All-State High School Symphony Orchestra in 2023. Outside of music, Jenna enjoys reading, watching Korean variety shows, and spending time with her friends, family, and dog.
JANE SER
BIO
// School: Homestead High School
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// Years Active: 2022- Present
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// Instrument: Piano
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Jane Ser is a sophomore at Homestead High School. She has been playing piano since she was five. She received multiple Certificate of Merit State Honor and Branch Honor awards and the Certificate of Merit in the Bay Area Piano Competition. She has been the choir accompanist for her schools since sixth grade until now. Outside of music, she enjoys spending time with her dog, reading, and drawing.
YUEUN HONG
BIO
// School: Gunn High School
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// Years Active: 2022- Present
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// Instrument: Piano
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Yueun Hong is a sophomore at Henry M. Gunn High School. She has been learning and playing the piano for 8 years. Yueun competed in many competitions in the Bay Area and won several of them. She participated in the Junior Bach Festival in 2022 and 2023. She also completed the advanced level for Certificate of Merit testing with a state honors award. Other than playing the piano, she has been a proud swimmer at Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics for the past 7 years. Yueun also enjoys baking and keeping company with her dog during her leisure time.
NOLAN WOO
BIO
// School: Saratoga High School
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// Years Active: 2022- Present
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// Instrument: Cello
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Nolan Woo is currently a sophomore at Saratoga High School. Under the tutelage of Mrs. Kyeong Hwa Kim, he started playing the cello when he was 7 years old. Nolan is a member of the CPYO Senior Orchestra, the Saratoga Symphony Orchestra, and the 2023 California All-State HS Symphony Orchestra. Furthermore, he was awarded Grand Prize in the Silicon Valley Music Competition and has also received First Place in competitions such as the American Fine Arts Festival Concerto Competition, the American Protégé International Concerto Competition, the American Protégé International Music Talent Competition, the US Open Music Competition, the US International Music Competition, and the CPYO Concerto Competition. In 2022, he performed at Carnegie Hall, and, in 2023, he soloed with CPYO. Furthermore, he attended the ENCORE Summer Academy as a member of the Senior Camerata and studied with esteemed pedagogues, such as Hans Jørgen Jensen, Brannon Cho, and Dmitry Kouzov.
KEARA MORROW
BIO
// School: Archbishop Mitty High School
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// Years Active: 2022- Present
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// Instrument: Flute
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Keara Morrow is a sophomore at Archbishop Mitty High School. After playing piano for five years, she started flute at twelve. Keara was a member of the California Youth Symphony for 2 years, and plays flute and piccolo in her school's Wind Ensemble. For the last nine years, Keara has been a competitive swimmer for Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics (PASA), and is on the AMHS varsity swim team. Outside of music and swimming, Keara is actively involved in speech and debate. She has received top awards from national, state, and local tournaments: including 2nd place for Congressional Debate, 2nd place for Humorous Interpretation, and the Top Presiding Officer award at the 2021 US National Forensics Championship, as well as 2nd place for Humorous Interpretation at the CHSSA State Championship. In her free time, Keara loves creative writing and traveling.
JAMIE LEE
BIO
// School: Archbishop Mitty High School
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// Years Active: 2023- Present
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// Instrument: Flute
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Jamie Lee is a sophomore at Archbishop Mitty High School. Having played the flute for five years, she is a member of the AMHS Wind Ensemble, as well as of the Avancé flute choir of San Jose Youth Symphony. She has participated in the All State Honor Band for two years, and has received multiple Superior ratings in the CMEA Solo and Ensemble festivals. In the 2023 Charleston Winter Music Competition and 2023 American Protégé Concerto Competition, she won second place. Outside of music, Jamie is a part of the AMHS Robotics team and the JV Golf team. She enjoys reading and building models and miniatures in her free time.
LIA GO
BIO
// School: Saratoga High School
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// Years Active: 2023- Present
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// Instrument: Flute
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Lia Go is a sophomore at Saratoga High School. She has played the flute for four years, and she
participated in Silicon Valley Youth Symphony last year. Now she is a member of Saratoga High
Wind Ensemble. Outside of music, she is a part of her school’s robotics team. In her free time,
she enjoys spending time with her cat.
HYUNBIN SEO
BIO
// School: Cupertino High School
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// Years Active: 2023-Present
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// Instrument: Piano
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Hyunbin (Brandon) Seo is a sophomore at Cupertino High School. He started playing piano at the age of 5. When he first heard the sound of a piano, he was inspired to learn to play. He was selected as an honor student for the Certificate of Merit Level 10 exam. He has participated in various competitions and won many awards, including 1st place at the Bay Area Global Music Competition, 2nd place at the SF International Innovative Competition and BAMA Competition, and 2nd place at the US International Competition. He also won 3rd place in the OPUS state-level competition and qualified for nationals, and 2nd place in the American Protégé International Competition and was invited to play at Carnegie Hall. He often plays the piano as an accompanist for his church. Besides piano, he has also played the baritone for 4 years, and is part of his high school marching band. Apart from music, he enjoys playing board games, watching movies, and spending time with friends.
JUNA LEE
BIO
// School: Prospect High School
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// Years Active: 2023-Present
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// Instrument: Violin
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Juna Lee is a sophomore at Prospect High School. She has been playing the violin since she was 9 years old, and is currently in CPYO Senior Orchestra. She loves to perform at recitals and school events, such as fundraisers and graduations. Additionally, she occasionally plays the viola for a string quartet with her friends. Aside from music, Juna also enjoys crocheting and spending time with friends.
ALEXIS SEO
BIO
// School: Cupertino High School
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// Years Active: 2023-Present
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// Admin Manager
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Alexis (Yubin) Seo is a sophomore at Cupertino Highschool. Although she enjoys media and editing, she is passionate in music through her second year in marching band and 5 years on trombone and 2 years on baritone. Alexis also enjoys playing softball, volunteering at Korean school and hanging out with friends.
