Jaxon Yoon

Hard working and self-motivated student with a strong work ethic and adaptability, excelling in collaborative environments and independent projects. Proven ability to quickly master new skills and effectively tackle challenges.

• Studying the cello and drums for over nine years
• Was a member of the Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings and Ivy Chamber Strings
• Currently a member of the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Junior Chamber Music (JCM), and High School Sinfonia
• Assist in leading a volunteer chamber ensemble called Quarantet, which provides free music performances in the community to libraries, hospitals, preschools, senior homes, and city events, most notably, at the Richard Nixon Library
• Participant of the National Cyber Patriots program
• Attended a two week Duke Pre College program for digital music production

• Recognized as a distinguished scholar at Valencia High School
• Performed in prestigious venues such as the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, and the Richard Nixon Library
• 1st place in the International AMICI Music Festival Competition (Category C, Cello)
• Received honorable mention in the JCM Concerto Competition
• Recognized in JCM as an Honors musician
• Scheduled to attend an invitation-only, international tour to Korea and Japan with JCM in the summer of 2025
• Serving as principal cellist in the Sinfonia (top) orchestra at Valencia High School
• Served as assistant principal cellist in Ivy Chamber Strings, which won the gold medal in the World Strides Heritage Festival
• Performed multiple times with the Quarantet ensemble at the official State of the City Events of Yorba Linda at the Richard Nixon Library, hosted by the mayor of Yorba Linda and city officials
• Received master teachings from renowned cello professors such as Brinton Averil Smith, Bongshin Ko, and Joon Sung Jun