Striving to be the best he can be, Adam Liu is a 14-year-old violinist currently in his freshman year at Crean Lutheran High School. In his free time, he enjoys playing in chamber groups and hanging out with his friends. Adam is currently studying with Joan Kwuon at Colburn. Recently, he was accepted into the CODA Honors Symphony Orchestra, and he will be performing with the orchestra in January. Adam hopes to be able to inspire others with his music and share his passion for music with his audiences.

Bodhi is a 13-year-old at Thurston Middle School. Bodhi started playing violin when he was in 3rd grade at Top of the World Elementary School as a part of school curriculum. Then he started taking a private lesson with Ms Jessica Haddy and still does to this date. He joined CYOSC, Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California in January 2022. This is his second year playing as the principal of the second violin in the symphony. Bodhi also plays soccer and is part of Laguna Beach Boy Scout troop. He enjoys playing videogames in his pastime.

Emma Pham is a 3rd grader at Harbor View Elementary School. She has been playing the piano since she was 4 years old. She is currently taking private lessons with Mrs. Kelly Neff to continue improving her skills. Emma enjoys arts and crafts and loves to read in her free time. 

Grayson Grzeskowiak is passionate about music and has been playing viola for four years. This is his second year serving as first chair viola in his middle school strings program. Grayson also enjoys swimming and cross country and is interested in architecture and history. He loves traveling with his family — especially his little brother — and was excited to recently visit Cremona, Italy, birthplace of the modern violin.

Michael Ho is a freshman at Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach and has been playing the piano for 7 years. He enjoys playing Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 in E-flat major by Frédéric Chopin along with other pieces by the same composer. He also enjoys learning new pieces and playing video games in his free time. He runs for the CdM Cross Country team.

Bradley Kosoff is a 14 year old pianist and composer. He is in eighth grade and attends Carona Del Mar Middle School. He has played piano since the age of 7, and has been self taught for the last 3 years. He is also currently in the third year of composing his Piano Concerto No. 1. Outside of music, Bradley is interested in art, travel, and aviation. In addition, he sails for Balboa Yacht Club's Jr. Race Team program.

Olivia Osborn is a violinist at Corona del Mar Middle School. She is in 8th grade and enjoys socializing with others. Olivia takes private lessons to improve her music skills and has a passion for volunteering. She is an active member of the Music Council and participates in Middle School Cheer. In her free time, Olivia enjoys hanging out with friends.

Samantha (Sam) Sullivan is a 15-year-old guitarist and violinist at Corona del Mar High School. She plays violin in the school's Camerata Orchestra and takes private guitar lessons. Next year, she will join the Madrigals Choir. Outside of music, Sam enjoys playing both indoor and beach volleyball.

Samuel Price started out his musical studies at Opus Music before heading to El Camino and studying under Professor Roberts and Dr. Chambers. In that time, he has participated in a few masterclasses and won a handful of scholarships. Currently studying with Dr. Grodin at CSULB, he plans to obtain a Bachelor's in Piano Performance.

Tyler Pham is a 2nd-year student studying chemistry at the University of Southern California. He has been playing the piano for over 10 years. While busy with his major, he continues to take private lessons with faculty at USC's Thornton School of Music to further enhance his piano skills. In addition to his studies and music, Tyler enjoys playing chess.

Zachary Zheng is an 9th grade pianist from Diamond Bar, CA. He is currently attending the Orange County School of Arts in the piano conservatory. He started piano when he was 11 years old. Some achievements include winning gold prize in Los Angeles Golden Classical Music Awards (2023), and first place in Grand Prize Virtuoso (2023). Lastly, Zachary is the founder of School Notes OCSA, where he has created a space at his school to contribute to the larger School Notes community.