"I first touched a piano when I was 5, and have studied with Stella Xu since I was eight. During that time, I gained a love for the instrument as well as a deep respect for my talented peers. By the time I entered high school, I realized that just practicing for myself was not enough, my music could do so much more if I shared it with my community, especially those in need. That is why I created Notes of Joy. Now, after three years and fifteen concerts, I have seen the grateful faces and recognized the true impact music can have." -Brian Song
Notes of Joy is a music group consists of young and talented piano players who are mostly in high school. Our mission is to perform and bring our beautiful music to the community, especially to the seniors and other groups that are in need. Our Adviser is Stella Xu, an outstanding and recognized piano educator. Under the instruction of Stella Xu, each of our players have won multiple prizes and awards in various state, national and international piano competitions, such as NJMTA Young Musicians Competition, MEA Solo Competition, Cecilian International Young Artist Competition, Crescendo International Music Competition, etc, and have played recitals in prestigious concert halls such as Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Our members include: Andrew Chen, Ashley Choi, Kristie Chao, Estella Chow, Natalie Chow, Melissa Cui, Melody Fu, Audrey Gang, Sophie Gang, Helena He, Tsan Kenneth He, Grace Huang, Daniel Huh, Brandon Hwang, David Jiang, Justin Li, Christopher Liu, John Nguyen, Marco Piserchio, Mark Sabini, Stephanie Shue, Alyssa Marie Soma, Brian Song, Kenneth Tang, Christina Wang, Emily Wang, Sarah Wang, Katherine Wu, Jian Allan Zhan, Justin Zhong, David Zhu.
