Unbroken Spirit – A Journey through Chinese Cultural Revolution AAPI Youth Voices embarked on the journey of interviewing AAPI individuals with remarkable life stories and significant contributions to our society. The younger generations, born in the U.S., yearned to hear narratives that had remained untold, stories that transcended national borders. It is through this mutual […]
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College Application Lecture Enrolling in the College Application Lecture is a critical step for students who are preparing to apply to colleges, as it equips them with essential information and tools to navigate the application process effectively. AAPI Youth Voices is proud to announce a collaboration with college students from Harvard, Stanford, and Yale
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PERCUSSIONIST &GUITARIST Callen Chittenden Callen Chittenden is a junior in Andover high school and a chapter leader of the AAPI Youth Voices. Callen has performed in several winter and summer concerts in a local rock band. He also plays the guitar. Other than that, Callen joined a world-class indoor percussion group (MBI Indoor Percussion)
Classical Pianist Cecilia Taggart Cecilia Taggart, 10 years old, has been playing the piano since she was three years old. Now she studies with Dr Paul Wirth of the Wirth Center for Performing Arts. Cecilia has shown remarkable prowess and maturity of technique and expression. She has wowed audiences all over Minnesota, giving many concerts
Classical Pianist Emma Yu Emma Yu, a high school sophomore with an exceptional talent for piano. Emma plays the piano professionally and has achieved remarkable accolades in her musical journey. In 2019, she was honored with the MMTA Honors Performances award and won 1st place at the 2019 Anoka Hennepin Talent Show. Beyond her
Chinese Classical Dancer Emma Yu Emma Yu, a dedicated high school sophomore with an unwavering passion for Chinese classical dance. Emma’s journey into the world of dance began at the age of 4, and since then, she has graced the stage with numerous captivating performances. Throughout her dance odyssey, Emma has explored a wide
Classical Pianist Sophie Taggart Sophie Taggart, 7 years old, has been playing the piano since the age of 3, starting lessons with Dr. Reid Smith and for the past 2 years, studying with Dr Paul Wirth of the Wirth Center for Performing Arts. Sophie has wowed audiences all over Minnesota, and most recently this
Talented Cellist Savannah Anderson Savannah Anderson began her journey with the cello during her sixth-grade years, and she has remained dedicated to it ever since. Her involvement in the orchestra has been a central part of her life, extending to participation in not one, but three different orchestras – a commitment that persisted throughout the
Classical Pianist Alex Rodriguez Alex Rodriguez, a freshman at Alexandria Area High School, enjoys orchestra, piano, and math. Alex is a highly accomplished pianist.Here are some of his musical accomplishments over the years: -1st place in Thursday musical in 2022 – 1st place in SPPTA Piano Concerto Competition in 2022: Preliminary round: https://youtu.be/T8M4LhZTh0Q?si=GcZHemaKsJC1WJVIWinner’s concert:https://youtu.be/tcGsgJsGE-k?si=0YfHoHk3lpql2FxL -2nd place Schubert Club Competition