Thanks & Testimonials
Thank you again for a wonderful concern last Saturday. It was just stunning (Heather Breckow SATB Singer).
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Thank you so much for an amazing concert last night! The kids did such a wonderful job because of your leadership and all the hard work you invested in the kids even in the midst of personal/family hardship. All the parents I talked to were so impressed and delighted with the concert. I asked a lot of the kids if they will join again for the summer and I heard very excited “YES”! I love seeing LAYPO grow and blossom. Thank you for everything! (Ina Thomas, Liam’s mom, violin)
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That was a great concert last night! The soloists were amazing and the singers sounded exceptional! My sister and husband who flew in from Chicago were so surprised at how professional it sounded! The pieces were well chosen and played beautifully! (Ethan Saldana, viola)
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(Testimonial) I have been thinking about the concert that happened on July 9 for two weeks now, trying to gather my thoughts. Because it was truly one of the best nights of my life, and an experience that I doubt I will ever forget… It was amazing. I’ll never forget it, and I hope to do it again…I cannot repeat my gratitude enough. Thank you.
(Testimonial) The program was AMAZING!! My family and friends were blessed by attending. I was literally moved to tears during the ending of the Mendelssohn piece when the choir joined in. Thank you!! Your program is such a gift to my child.
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(Testimonial) I have been thinking about the concert that happened on July 9 for two weeks now, trying to gather my thoughts. Because it was truly one of the best nights of my life, and an experience that I doubt I will ever forget… It was amazing. I’ll never forget it, and I hope to do it again…I cannot repeat my gratitude enough. Thank you.
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This was a FANTASTIC Concert! The music selections were beautiful as always and encouraged the kids to improve their playing skills. It was a wonderful experience also to be at the in person rehearsals after 2 years of pandemic. The beauty of playing music together inspires children to continue to grow musically. We are so thankful to Dr Chung for always making these orchestra concerts such enriching experiences. He always invites other great conductors and professional musicians to create an inspiring learning time for the participants. Thank you also to Mrs. Chung, who so humbly and lovingly works behind the scenes and prepares snacks and takes care of such a large crowd of kids. On our long drive home every night after rehearsal, Liam enjoyed the healthy snacks Mrs. Chung always brought, while sharing stories of the fellowship with other students and musical progress. This orchestra is SO MUCH MORE than learning new pieces and performing in great concert halls. It is truly our orchestra family, a wonderful community that makes every student feel valued and supported. We thank you, Dr Chung, because your heart for the children/families and your passion for music are making our time together a very memorable experience on our children’s musical journey.
Blessings,
Ina Thomas
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Congratulations on a truly remarkable performance! This was such a wonderful, inspiring experience for my daughter. Over the month preparing for the concert, I watched my daughter’s technique and musicianship improve tremendously. She now practices with much greater intensity and purpose. Having the experience of performing on stage at the Walt Disney Concert Hall was magical, and the opportunity to train with leading music directors and such talented young performers made her realize her own potential. Thank you so much for this transformational program. (Sarah‘s mom, flute)
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Walt Disney Concert Hall was a great experience and night for me. Even though practice was long, it was definitely all worth it to perform there in front of such a great audience. I loved the wonderful music and pieces that were chosen and enjoyed it even further to know that we were able to get all of it down in just three weeks. I look forward to auditioning again in the future and performing in the absolutely amazing orchestra.
Thank you for your time and hard work! (Joey Zhou, cello)
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Hello! We were absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the concert last night. This was one of the best experiences ever!!
John Breckow (Heather’s dad)
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Thank you so much , Dr. Chung and the LAYPO staff.
What a magnificent concert!
We are thankful for your leadership, diligence and effort in setting this up.
It was amazing for Alexis to be able to perform in such a wonderful venue (Parents of Alexis Leo, cello)
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Thank you so much! My child had a wonderful experience and it was an honor to play at Disney Hall. We truly appreciate all you did as well as the conductors! (Dr. Jill Nunes Jensen)
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Thank you Dr. Chung, the conductors and the entire LAYPO administration team.
It was truly a magical and amazing evening filled with beautiful music! What a blessing for us to have attended the performance and all the musicians to take part in this incredible music experience. We’re so grateful for all the people on stage and behind the scenes! Great job!
Thank you so much! (Russell Kathy Kwan)
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We truly enjoyed the show at Walt Disney Concert Hall. It was a great opportunity for our daughter to perform at such a well respected venue and to perform with a full orchestra the first time. It was an amazing show. Thank you! (Kate Masuda’s parents)
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I’d like to express my sincere appreciation for all you did for the 2022 summer concert! Your dedication, commitment, thoughtful planning, and many many hours behind the scenes made an amazing concert on Saturday!
Congratulations on such a wonderful performance, all of you guys! Your commitment, practice, and effort to create beautiful music made an incredible concert! (Daniel Baek’s mom; violin)
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Thank you so much for an incredible evening. The performers and conductors were all fantastic and we were truly blown away by the scale of the concert. How you were able to pull this all off during this pandemic is truly a testament to some careful planning, very hard work, and an abundance of talent. Thank you thank you thank you!!! (Parents of Colette Yerrid, cello)
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It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! I sincerely thank Dr. Alhadef, Dr. Culligan, and Dr. Chung for tying the individually talented young musicians together perfectly. During the rehearsals, the wind section bonded together, was nervous together, and finally played harmoniously together. This performance was a colossal motivator for our musical careers and hope to be able to return to Walt Disney Hall all together! (Brady Ahn, clarinet)
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What an amazing concert it was. I am truly impressed by all the talented musicians. It left nothing but pleasure in my ears and to all the audiences.
Thank you very much for having my son Noah Lee (violin 2, Honors Orchestra 2) and our family to be part of LAYPO for the first time. It was definitely an honor to visit the Walt Disney Concert Hall and to even perform on the stage, was everything to ask for, to someone with love of classical music. Not to mention, it was the beauty of the music that carried that evening at the concert, directed by amazing conductors. Thank you so much once again! We would love to be part of LAYPO every year and see my son grow and gain more in music (Parent of Noah Lee, violin).
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