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Logan Liu
Concert Coordinator
Logan Liu is a young aspiring musician from Gaithersburg, Maryland currently attending Diamond Elementary. His love affair with music was evident very early on, as he took great interest in baroque and romantic period music as a toddler. The sounds of string instruments in particular are his muses.
Logan is a two time first prize winner of the Charleston International Music competitions for cello and guitar solos. He is also a two time first place winner of the MSMTA/ASTA Spring Solo Festival for both the cello and guitar categories.
Logan has served as the principal cellist for the Maryland Classical Youth Orchestra PS group and will continue to do so in the coming years. As a weekly volunteer, Logan plays music at hospitals,retirement homes and community centers in supported housing facilities on the weekends. When he’s not playing music, Logan likes swimming, hockey and he loves reading ancient Greek and Roman mythology and Sci-fi fictions for kids.
Izzy Teshome
Concert Coordinator
Izzy Teshome (Isabella) is a young and passionate musician who began her musical journey at the age of 7, when she was in second grade. Her brother, Joel, provided her with private piano lessons, and she further advanced her skills through self-study using YouTube tutorials.
At age 9, in fourth grade, Izzy started playing the violin through her school’s instrument class and has continued to develop her violin skills ever since.
Music has given Izzy the opportunity to bring joy to others by performing for senior citizens at local Senior Living Homes, an experience that provides her with great personal satisfaction.
She plans to continue learning and playing instruments throughout her school years, aiming to graduate from high school with strong musical proficiency.
Divya Umamahesh
Concert Coordinator
Divya is a 6th grader at Robert Frost Middle School and a dedicated pianist in the Royal Conservatory of Music certificate program, having completed Levels 3, 4, and 5 with First Class Honors. She has earned numerous accolades, including 1st Place in the Gillock Contest (2021), 1st Place in the CMTA Overall Competition (2021), CMTA Yearly Awards (2018–2021), and the Star Award in Voice from the International School of Music. She has also been recognized in seasonal piano festivals and ensemble events for her expressive artistry and technical mastery.
A 2nd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo (in training), she has medaled in local and state-level martial arts tournaments and serves as an assistant instructor, mentoring beginner students with skill and patience. She was the sole nominee from her school for the Montgomery NextGen Leadership 2025 program, reflecting her exceptional potential as a young leader.
Outside of music and martial arts, Divya enjoys composing and arranging music, exploring different genres, and inspiring others through her dedication and creativity.
Alvin Xu
Concert Coordinator
Alvin is a 7th grader at Takoma Park Middle School. He studied piano with Ms. Hyun Park for six years and now learns from Dr. Bok-Hwa Kim.
He won the Grand Prix at the Music-Fest Rising Talents Festival, and 3rd place at the American Virtuoso International Music Competition. He was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall. He has also won many awards in the MSMTA Brown Piano Concerto Competition, MSMTA Gottlieb Memorial Piano Competition, MSMTA Piano Solo and Ensemble events, and the WMTA Bach/Baroque Competition.
Outside of piano, Alvin enjoys playing clarinet and badminton. As the lead programmer of his VEX Robotics team, he helped the team triple crown at the Maryland State Championships and earn the Design Award at the VEX World Championships.
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