Sending Love to Taitung, Taiwan
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Growing up here in Silicon Valley has kept us confined in a safe bubble surrounded by comfort and constant innovation. No matter how pressured or stressful our own lives may be as students in this competitive environment, and no matter how valid these struggles are, it’s still important for us to recognize that there is a world of difference between our lives and those of children living in less economically developed areas. Global Youth Philanthropy provided a way for us music students to repurpose musical skills we’ve been developing for years to bring change to less privileged communities. I hope you will support us in our mission of bringing the privilege we are surrounded by to less developed areas. Iris Wang
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Visiting GYP members
(From left to right) Navin Agrawal-Chung, Ethan Eisler, Iris Wang
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| Event: | Fundraising Concert "Sending Love to Taitung, Taiwan" | |
| When: | October 29th, 2023 3-5pm | |
| Where: | Center of Performing Arts, Recital Hall, Santa Clara University (at the corner of Lafayette and Franklin) | |
| Address | 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 95035-0341 |
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Back(L-R): Hanson Bai, Andreas Patton, Sean Constable, Amanda Xiao, Navin Agrawal-Chung, Robin Yoon, Ethan Li, Ethan Eisler, Colin Zhao |
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Profiles of Team Members.
Aaron Su, Event Performer Aaron Su is a freshman at SHS. He has been playing piano for six years. He also enjoys playing the violin and speech and debate. This is his second year as a member of GYP and is grateful for the opportunity to be able to help people in need. Adrian Wang Adrian Wang is an 8th grader at Lawson Middle School. He has been playing piano for almost 6 years. Besides playing the piano, he also plays the trumpet, golfs, and fences. Amanda Xiao, Event Performer Amanda Xiao is a senior at Monta Vista High School. She has played piano since the age of five and hasn’t stopped since, joining GYP her freshman year through the sweat and tears of schoolwork and other extracurriculars. Though this is her final concert with GYP, she continues to look forward to using music to help and reach out to children around the world. Chloe Chen, Event Performer, Promotions Chloe Chen is a senior at Wilcox High School. She has been playing the violin 5 years and is currently in the San Jose Youth Symphony Philharmonic. Besides violin, she also has been playing piano for 12 years and voice for 8 years. She enjoys drawing and doing digital art in her free time, and volunteering for different organizations in and outside of school. Despite a busy senior year, she is glad to have the chance to help children in Taiwan as a member of GYP. Colin Zhao, Event Performer Colin Zhao is a sophomore at Archbishop Mitty High School. This is Colin’s first year as a member of GYP, in which he will be playing the saxophone. He also plays piano, does competitive fencing, and enjoys watching a variety of sports. Ethan Eisler,, Event Performer Ethan Eisler is a junior at Monta Vista High School. He has been playing the piano for 3 years. In his free time, he enjoys programming, watching basketball, and playing games with his friends. Ethan Li, Event Performer Yichen "Ethan" Li is a sophomore at Monta Vista High School. He has been playing the piano for ten years. This is his second year as a member of GYP. During his free time, he enjoys playing water polo and listening to music. Hanson Bai, Event Performer Hanson is currently a junior at Monta Vista High School. He has been playing the piano for 9 years and this is his third year at GYP. Outside of music, he enjoys learning math and computer science, and doing puzzles in his free time. He is glad to have the opportunity to help people in need through music performances. Iris Wang, Event Performer, Event Chair Iris is a senior at Cupertino High School. She has been playing piano for twelve years and started learning pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument, four years ago. In her free time, she enjoys baking, drawing, and binging Gilmore Girls. She visited Taoyuan Elementary and Kids Alive International in Taitung, Taiwan two times the past year and is excited to contribute to these communities through GYP. Jacqueline Shan, Event Performer, Treasurer Jackie Shan is a sophomore at The King’s Academy. She has been playing piano since age five, totaling up to ten years. Some of her other passions include dance, math, and eating crème brûlée. She’s super excited to serve others through GYP this year! Jessie Ko, Event Performer Jessie Ko is a Junior at Monta Vista High School. She has been playing the piano for about ten years. She has also been learning the violin for about eight years. Besides piano and violin, she is also enjoys playing the guitar or ukulele in her free time. Other than music, she also enjoys crocheting, making bracelets, and other arts and crafts. This is her third year in GYP and she is excited to get the chance to help children through her music. Joyce Yang, Event Performer, Ticket Designer Joyce Yang is a freshman at Los Altos High School. She has been playing piano for 8 years and enjoys studying mycology and running cross country. This is her second year at GYP and she is excited to help GYP. Natalie Lye, Event Performer, T-shirt Designer Natalie Lye is a freshman at Lynbrook High School. She has played the piano for ten years. She also enjoys drawing, attempting to compose music, and playing video games in her spare time. As a first-year member in GYP, she is very excited to help support the children in Taiwan. Navin Agrawal-Chung, Event Performer Navin Agrawal-Chung is a junior at Monta Vista High School and has been playing piano since he was 6 years old. He is excited to use his musical talent to help underprivileged children across the world. Other than piano, he enjoys playing basketball, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends. Robin Yoon, Event Performer Robin Yoon is currently a junior at Monta Vista High School. Although he has played the piano for over ten years, he also enjoys playing the cello. As a returning member of GYP, Robin is excited to continue helping out those in need. Sean Constable, Event Performer Sean Constable is a freshman at Lynbrook High School. He has been playing the piano since a very young age. He is excited to be a part of GYP for the first time and help children around the world. Sidharth Rangarajan, Event Performer Sidharth Rangarajan is an 8th grade student at Kennedy. Besides playing piano for 8 years he has also played the flute for 4. In his spare time he enjoys playing soccer as well as coding. He is very thankful to be able to help people all around the world. Smriti Rangarajan, Event Performer Smriti Rangarajan is a senior at Monta Vista High School. She has been playing the piano for eleven years. Besides piano, she also enjoys public speaking and art. She is excited to have an opportunity to help the children in Taiwan as a third year member of GYP.
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