Peter Yoon (Violin)

Peter Yoon, a junior at Leland High School, has been playing the violin since he was 8 years old and currently studies under Mr. Byung-Woo Kim. His talent has earned him numerous awards from the AFAF International Music Competition, the American Protégé International Competition of Romantic Music, the Silicon Valley Music Competition, the Bay Area Music Association Competition, the USOMC, and the 2024 CPYO Concerto Competition. He also performed at the Junior Bach Festival last year. Peter is an active member of both the California Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (CPYO) and the Leland Chamber Orchestra. In 2023, he was part of the California All-State Ensemble Orchestra and spent his summer studying at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Beyond his musical achievements, Peter is dedicated to community service, volunteering at the Academy of Music and Arts for Special Education (AMASE) where he teaches violin to students with special needs. Aside from music, Peter enjoys 3D modeling, playing sports, building model kits, and spending time with friends.