STUDENT BOARD

Allie Rui
​​​Chief Executive Officer
​Information Technology Director

Allie Rui is a student at Wayside Elementary School in Potomac, Maryland. I orchestrate the performances at assisted living communities and take charge of developing and maintaining the organization’s website.

Embarking on my piano journey at the age of 5, I have attended many piano competitions and received some awards including first place in the MSMTA Spring Festival Solo Competition 2024, and the Best Chopin Performance International Music Competition 2024. Not limited to the piano, I have learned to play violin for over a year, showcasing my skills as the first violin in the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra's future stars group. ​In my leisure moments, I find joy in activities like playing tennis and swimming. 

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​Eileen Zhuge
Chief Operating Officer 
Media Director

​Eileen Zhuge, a 9th-grade student at Winston Churchill High School in Maryland, is a passionate musician for both piano and violin. Her musical journey began at the age of 3 with the piano
and at 5 with the violin. Eileen has achieved many successes in piano, including 1st place in the Elite International Music Competition in 2018; 1st place in the Charleston International Music Competition (Winter Music Competition) in 2022. In the realm of violin, Eileen has been an integral part of the MCYO for 6 years and served as the concertmaster of both Young Artists and Symphony. Her talent was recognized when she won 1st place in the Charleston International Music Competition (European Music Competition) in 2023.​ Beyond her classical musical achievements, Eileen finds joy in her free time by learning and performing song covers with her friends.

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Albert Jiang
Chief Financial Officer
Resource Director

Albert Jiang, a rising 6th grader at Wayside Elementary School in Potomac, Maryland, is currently serving as the CFO and Resource Director of the Music and Love organization. Albert undertakes crucial responsibilities in financial management and strategic planning, ensuring the organization's sustainable operation.
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In his musical journey, Albert has devoted over two years to mastering the viola, contributing his skills to the advanced string group in the Wayside Elementary School orchestra. Beyond his musical pursuits, Albert has enormous passion for ice hockey, his dedication and strong skillset has helped his team win the regional championship in the 2023-2024 Silver Stick tournament in the U11B category. 

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​Jacqueline Chung
Special Events Director

​Jacqueline Chung is a student of Westbrook ES in Bethesda, Maryland. She currently serves as the special event director for music and love to help raise funds and organize special performing events. 

Jacqueline loves music and interacting with people. She is currently in the MCYO future stars group to pursue her violin journey. Besides playing violin, she likes swimming and is a member of the nationally ranked NCAP swim team. She also does Saber fencing and competes in the regional leagues. In addition to music and sports, she is a member of Mensa Society and Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY).

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Aric Deng
Communication Director

Hey! My name is Aric Deng, and I’m a seventh grader at Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg Maryland. As your communications director, I can write at a ninth-grade level, and I can also fluently play the Violin and the Piano. As a young child, I was always fascinated by music, and I have made dozens of theme songs for my younger peers (that was really fun no joke). I started playing the piano at age five and I started violin two years ago.

While I’m not on the piano bench or standing in front of a music stand, you might find me sitting in front of my two 3D Printers or my laser cutter. I also have a hobby of editing videos; I own a private website for socializing with my buddies. You can even find me on the slopes skiing in winter and in the fall, I’ll be running a trail for my cross-country team. Overall, I’m just a cheerful person and I love to hang out with my buddies.

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Alex Jiang
Program Director

Alex Jiang, a student at Wayside Elementary School in Potomac, Maryland, has emerged as a promising leader in both community initiatives and musical performance. As the program director of the Music and Love organization, she shoulders the substantial responsibilities of organizing the musical program for performances and coordinating the participating artists, dedicating herself to serving the community. 
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Classical music has held a special place in Alex’s heart, influencing her life deeply since she started learning the violin over two years ago. She currently serves the position of Assistant Concert Master (ACM) in the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra's Preparatory String. Beyond her musical talents, Alex is passionate for gymnastics and ballet, developing a diverse range of interests and talents.

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Benjamin Peng
Director of ComposeLab

My name is Benjamin Peng. I am an 8th grader at Cabin John Middle School in Maryland. I have been playing piano since the age of 7, and I  enjoy experimenting and making fun music using online composing apps. In my leisure time I like to play sports, do math, and code. 

Music is an art of sound, formed by the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony and color. Music can express different ideas and emotions, ranging from happiness, sadness, mystery and even anger. This is why I love making, playing and listening to music. As the Director of ComposeLab, I would like to create a channel for young musicians to enjoy making digital music and share the music they created with our community. 

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Chloe Robertson
Tutoring Director

Chloe Robertson is a 7th grader at Julius West MS. She started playing violin at 5 yrs old. Currently, she plays 4 instruments: violin, piano, bassoon and guitar. She mostly competes with her violin and last year she won both 1st placed for solo and chamber strings. Aside from competing, she also plays for MCYO (violin & bassoon) and DCYOP. In addition, she’s also part of the MCYO Chamber Music.

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Ryan Song
Creative Director

My name is Ryan Song. I am 13 and an 8th grader in Eastern Middle School's magnet program for literature and media. I have been practicing piano for 6+ years. I have also participated in many musical competitions, while sometimes spending my time playing music in senior centers. My interests include coding, mathematics, reading books, and hanging out with my friends.

​Music is the language of the spirit. It can resonate across barriers such as different languages, cultures, religions, age groups. As a performer and Creative Director of Music & Love, I hope to bring a bit joy to the audience, help brighten up their day. I am a true believer that small acts of kindness from everyone can result in greater love and peace for this World.​

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Christopher Wang
Marketing Director

Christopher Wang is a student of Winston Churchill High School.He has been playing violin for over 10 years. He had played in the MCYO Symphony as an Assistant Principal and first violin in the MCYO Chamber Ensemble. He has also been accepted to the Maryland All-State Junior Orchestra twice. Chris has had much success playing the violin. He won first prize in the International String Competition (Hong Kong), both solo and duet, and honorable mention in the 2023 YMIC Metropolitan Live Music Festival. 
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He has a great passion for community service. He said it's an honor to be a part of Music&Love, and serving others brings him happiness.

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Eric Zhang
Outreach Director

I’m a fifth grader in Lakewood Elementary School in Rockville, Maryland. In addition to my performances at local assisted living facilities, I serve as the Outreach Director of our organization. My services enable a broad spectrum of community outreach activities and services.

​Music has always held a special place in my heart. My music journey started at the age of 5 on the piano and 6 with the cello. I have been an integral part of the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra (MCYO) and am currently a part of the Chamber Strings. Beyond my classic music pursuits, I am passionate about tennis and swimming in my spare time.

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Grace Zhou
Development Director

​Grace Zhou is a student at Snowden Farm Elementary School located at Clarksburg, Maryland. Grace is currently serving as the Development Director of the Music and Love organization. She is in charge of the fundraising ideas and events for the organization.
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Grace started her journey of learning piano when she was 5 years old. She participated in the Young Musicians Inspiring Change (YMIC) Metropolitan Music Festival in 2021 and obtained the second place in the K-1 group. She also participated in the Maryland State Music Teachers Association (MSMTA) Piano Solo Festival and obtained the first place in 2022 and second place in 2023. Grace loves singing and drawing. She believes that she can communicate with not only words but also arts.