Dongsoo Cha, an accomplished violinist based in Campbell, California, has distinguished himself through rigorous training, prestigious awards, and diverse musical experiences. He earned his Master of Music from Yale University under the guidance of Syoko Aki, and his Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern California, where he studied with Glenn Dicterow, the esteemed former Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic. Dongsoo’s musical journey has been profoundly influenced by his global studies in South Korea and Austria, where he gained a nuanced understanding of various musical traditions and techniques. His artistic development has been further enriched by mentorship from distinguished violinists such as Daniel Ching, Boris Kuschnir, Zhao Wei, and Brian Lewis. Dongsoo’s dedication to his craft is evident in his impressive competition record, including prizes at the Austin Symphony Concerto Competition, the Texas Association of Symphony Orchestras Juanita Miller Concerto Competition, and the Yale Chamber Music Competition. His performance credits include appearances with the Austin Civic and Austin Symphony Orchestras. In addition to his formal education and competition accolades, Dongsoo has actively participated in renowned music festivals. He has honed his skills and expanded his musical horizons at the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, Luzerne Music Center, and the PyeongChang Music Festival and School. These experiences have not only enhanced his technical prowess but also deepened his interpretative skills. 

Bobae Lee, born in Seoul, South Korea, is a world-class cellist whose passion for music began at the tender age of eight. She has a strong educational background with a Bachelor of Music from Seoul National University, a Master of Music from Yale University, and an Artist Diploma from the University of Texas at Austin. She has been fortunate to study with esteemed cellists such as Paul Watkins, Ole Akahoshi, Chungsim Baek, Aldo Parisot, and Bion Tsang. Bobae's dedication and hard work led to international recognition in 2020 when she received the Grand Prize at the prestigious Fischoff International Chamber Competition. She has also been honored with prizes at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition, the Chamber Music in Yellow Springs Competition, the ARD International Music Competition, and the Yale Chamber Music Competition. She has had the opportunity to perform in some of the most respected concert halls across Asia, Europe, and North America. These performances have allowed her to share her love for music with diverse audiences, earning appreciation and respect in the classical music community. Beyond her performing career, Bobae is deeply committed to music education and outreach. She actively mentors young musicians, sharing her knowledge and encouraging their growth. Through lessons and community programs, Bobae strives to nurture a love for classical music and support aspiring musicians in reaching their full potential. 

Minji Kim is a violist based in the San Francisco Bay area actively involved in orchestral and chamber music. Minji completed her Bachelor's degree at the Juilliard School under the guidance of Hsin-Yun Huang. She furthered her education at the Yale School of Music, where she earned her Master of Music degree studying with Ettore Causa. Recently Minji finished her studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music under the mentorship of Dimitri Murrath. Besides being an active performer, Minji has been a passionate advocate for arts outreach. As a student participating in Conservatory Connect program from San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Minji had community engagement concerts for Lingraphica and Lone Mountain Children’s Center. Minji has been active volunteer musician for several benefit concerts, hosted by organizations such as Silicon Valley Volunteer Orchestra, Gift of Music Foundation, Joy of Strings Chamber Ensemble and Nahnoom Piano Quartet. Minji has showcased her talent through a solo recital at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto and as a rising artist at the Sun Raising Concert at Centre Culturel Coréen in Paris. In 2019, as a selected finalist of the Osaka International Music Competition, she received recognition for her exceptional abilities by winning the Special Audience’s Prize at the Winner’s Concert held by Paris Music Forum in Seoul, Korea. Minji has been selected to participate in various international music festivals, including the Bowdoin International Music Festival, Music Academy of the West, Heifetz International Music Institute, Mendocino Music Festival and Festival Napa Valley, where she collaborated with renowned musicians such as Grigory Kalinovsky, Bela Horvath, Colin Carr and Andrew Shulman. After her return to the SF Bay community, Minji has performed as part of the Sonnet Ensemble at the Covenant Presbyterian Church for their Covenant Concert Series Palo Alto, had joint concert with the Cantabile Ensemble. Recently Minji played in a string trio with Mellisa Whang and Eunjoo Shin of the Sonnet Ensemble at the commemorating concert for the 70th anniversary of US - ROK alliance which was supported by Korean American Cultural Foundation, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco and the Silicon Valley Korean American Federation where Minji has received Certificate of Award for her outstanding service. Minji also has passion in educating the next generation musicians.