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Youth Leadership Team and Supporting Members
About Us
SoundPost Youth Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that strives to create a platform for its youth to utilize his/her talents - musical or otherwise - and interact with the community. SoundPost assists these students’ developments by providing various activities for them to participate in, and in encouraging them to be independent and recognize their strengths. Through this community engagement and outreach program, SoundPost hopes that its members will gain self-confidence, face challenges bravely, be resourceful, give generously and establish a foundation for a well-rounded life.
The Meaning of SoundPost
A soundpost is a small rod that can be found inside some string instruments. Although it is invisible to the eye, it is a very important part of the instrument, even sometimes referred to as the instrument’s soul.
SoundPost Youth Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that strives to create a platform for its youth to utilize his/her talents - musical or otherwise - and interact with the community. SoundPost assists these students’ developments by providing various activities for them to participate in, and in encouraging them to be independent and recognize their strengths. Through this community engagement and outreach program, SoundPost hopes that its members will gain self-confidence, face challenges bravely, be resourceful, give generously and establish a foundation for a well-rounded life.
The Meaning of SoundPost
A soundpost is a small rod that can be found inside some string instruments. Although it is invisible to the eye, it is a very important part of the instrument, even sometimes referred to as the instrument’s soul.
Officer Team
Presidents:
Julianne Ma
Julianne Ma is a senior at The King’s Academy. She has been playing the cello for eight years, and her hobbies include reading and copy editing.
Julianne Ma is a senior at The King’s Academy. She has been playing the cello for eight years, and her hobbies include reading and copy editing.
Jasper Lee
Jasper Lee is a senior at Cupertino High School and is a cellist at his school's chamber orchestra, YCM, and SFSYO. His hobbies include playing all sports (esp. tennis), maintaining his freshwater aquarium, and folding origami.
Jasper Lee is a senior at Cupertino High School and is a cellist at his school's chamber orchestra, YCM, and SFSYO. His hobbies include playing all sports (esp. tennis), maintaining his freshwater aquarium, and folding origami.
Vice President:
Iris Lo
Iris is a junior at Cupertino High School. Iris is in senior symphony of Golden State Youth Orchestra. This is her third year being a member of Sound Post Youth Foundation.
Iris is a junior at Cupertino High School. Iris is in senior symphony of Golden State Youth Orchestra. This is her third year being a member of Sound Post Youth Foundation.
Secretary:
Helen Wu
Helen Wu is a 15-year-old sophomore at Lynbrook High School. She has been playing piano since she was 6 and flute since she was 9. In addition to music, she also loves photography, reading, and traveling with her family.
Helen Wu is a 15-year-old sophomore at Lynbrook High School. She has been playing piano since she was 6 and flute since she was 9. In addition to music, she also loves photography, reading, and traveling with her family.
Webmasters:
Claire Law
Claire is a junior at California Connections Academy. She has played the piano since she was 4 and the cello since she was 6. During her free time, she likes to play music and watch movies.
Claire is a junior at California Connections Academy. She has played the piano since she was 4 and the cello since she was 6. During her free time, she likes to play music and watch movies.
Nathan Cheung
Nathan Cheung is a 14-year-old sophomore at Bellarmine College Preparatory. He plays violin, piano, trombone, and sings in a choir. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, creating 3D designs, drawing, and cross country.
Nathan Cheung is a 14-year-old sophomore at Bellarmine College Preparatory. He plays violin, piano, trombone, and sings in a choir. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, creating 3D designs, drawing, and cross country.
Graphic Designer:
Roger Chen
Roger Chen, 16, is a junior at Archbishop Mitty High School. He has played piano since he was 5 and violin since he was 9, but he currently focuses on violin. He enjoys playing tennis and video games in his free time.
Roger Chen, 16, is a junior at Archbishop Mitty High School. He has played piano since he was 5 and violin since he was 9, but he currently focuses on violin. He enjoys playing tennis and video games in his free time.
Public Relations Manager:
Chancie Chou
Chancie is a sophomore at Lynbrook High School. She has been studying piano with Miss Rose Chen for eight years, and aside from piano, she plays the French horn in her school’s wind ensemble and mellophone in marching band. In her free time, she enjoys improvising and composing music for various instruments and ensembles.
Chancie is a sophomore at Lynbrook High School. She has been studying piano with Miss Rose Chen for eight years, and aside from piano, she plays the French horn in her school’s wind ensemble and mellophone in marching band. In her free time, she enjoys improvising and composing music for various instruments and ensembles.
Marketing Manager:
Everett Wang
Everett Wang is a junior at Los Gatos High School. He is a percussionist and loves to cook and eat in his free time.
Everett Wang is a junior at Los Gatos High School. He is a percussionist and loves to cook and eat in his free time.
Social Media Manager:
Ariel Chien
Ariel Chien is a 16-year old junior at Menlo-Atherton High School. She has played piano since she was 8-years old and currently studies at San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College. In her free time, she likes playing table tennis and listening to music.
Ariel Chien is a 16-year old junior at Menlo-Atherton High School. She has played piano since she was 8-years old and currently studies at San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College. In her free time, she likes playing table tennis and listening to music.
Youth Ambassadors
Veronica Kuo
Veronica Kuo is a junior at Monta Vista High School. She has been playing the cello for 7 years and the piano for 10 years. Veronica also enjoys cooking in her free time.
Veronica Kuo is a junior at Monta Vista High School. She has been playing the cello for 7 years and the piano for 10 years. Veronica also enjoys cooking in her free time.
Catherine Li
Catherine Li is a sophomore at Homestead High School. She has played piano in the past, and now plays the euphonium and the trombone. Some of her hobbies include singing, drawing, making music, and hanging out with friends.
Catherine Li is a sophomore at Homestead High School. She has played piano in the past, and now plays the euphonium and the trombone. Some of her hobbies include singing, drawing, making music, and hanging out with friends.
Claire Ma
Claire Ma is currently a sophomore at Monta Vista High School. She was a former violin player and has a huge interest in art as she loves to be creative and imaginative every moment of her life.
Claire Ma is currently a sophomore at Monta Vista High School. She was a former violin player and has a huge interest in art as she loves to be creative and imaginative every moment of her life.
Charisse Chao
Charisse Chao is a freshmen at Lynbrook High School. She has been playing violin since the age of five, and also plays the piano. She enjoys sleeping and playing basketball in her free time.
Charisse Chao is a freshmen at Lynbrook High School. She has been playing violin since the age of five, and also plays the piano. She enjoys sleeping and playing basketball in her free time.
Wesley Chen
Wesley is a sophomore at Lynbrook High School. He has been playing violin for 8 years and piano for 10. He also loves animals, reading about history, and good food!
Wesley is a sophomore at Lynbrook High School. He has been playing violin for 8 years and piano for 10. He also loves animals, reading about history, and good food!
David Chen
David Chen is a freshman at Archbishop Mitty High School. He has been playing cello for around 5 years, and his hobbies include martial arts and reading.
David Chen is a freshman at Archbishop Mitty High School. He has been playing cello for around 5 years, and his hobbies include martial arts and reading.
Previous Contributing Youth
Ethan Liu '23
Shannon Wang '22 Jasper Li '22 Annabel Zhao '22 Bedelia Law '22 Kristen Hung '21 Michelle Wang '21 Alex Ma '21 Jeremy Lin '21 Richie Hsiung '21 Joseph Jang '20 Alex Lin '19 Nick Chen '19 Spencer Chang '19 |
Joshua Chiang '18
Michelle Chen '18 Natalie Lin '18 Jerrica Liao '18 David Tung '18 Elaine Wang '17 Yi-Lin Jang '17 Lauren Liu '17 Steven Liu '17 Valen Yamamoto '17 Leo Chen '16 Melodie Liu '16 Emma Huie '16 Allison Hsu '16 Isabelle Tsai '16 Johnathan Lin '15 Kyle Kao '15 Leslie Tsai '15 Charley Chang '15 Cassie Ho '15 |