Sound. Sori. Story.
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My Project’s Mission
The mission of the Sori Project is to raise funds to support music education for youth refugees. By hosting annual concerts in Korea and the United States, we raise funds to provide summer music lessons, instruments, and opportunities to cultivate a lifelong love for music. Inspired by pianist and refugee Kim Cheol Woong, we also support his biannual Arirang Orchestra for North Korean youth. Music can be a tool for emotional healing, personal growth, and a connection to others beyond differences and borders. Through it, the Sori Project helps youth express their SORI, their voice, to share their STORY.
Sori. Story.
South Korea
Music is how I connect with others. Yearly in Seoul, I organize and perform a selection of both classical and hymnal repertoire. Most recently, On August 10th (2025), I performed Mélancolie, FP 105 (Poulenc, Francis) along with many other pieces. The purpose of this yearly gathering is to show my community the power of music. This is also a way I introduce and share the mission of the Sori Project.
+70 in attendance
Seoul, South Korea
Classical and hymnal selections
Raised $85 USD for music instrument support for the Arirang Youth Orchestra
Washington, USA
On September 3rd, 2025, I organized a community event that celebrated music and culture. From traditional performances such as the Korean gayageum to a violin duet of “Jeju Island Baby,” we shared the beauty of music across cultures. With the generous support of community members, we raised $275 to provide music lessons for the Arirang Youth Orchestra.
42 people in attendance
Mercer Island, Washington
Korean Folk Music and classical pieces
Raised $275 USD for music lessons for North Korean Youth in the Arirang Orchestra
Taiwan and Utah
Initiated project to create music theory curriculum in more languages
Currently working on translation of website in Mandarin and Korean
Over the past year, I interned with the Renee Chiu Music Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free music programs for children ages 5 to 18 Hualien (Taiwan) and Provo (Utah). The foundation offers classes in choir, piano, guitar, violin, and ukulele, all taught by instructors with collegiate music experience. As an intern, I primarily worked on compiling grant applications to help sustain and expand the foundation’s mission of making music education accessible to all.