Levon Liang is a 17-year-old pianist based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He began his musical training at the age of five at the Vancouver Academy of Music and is currently a Grade 12 student at Vancouver College. Since 2017, Levon has been an active performer with the Youth Musician and Artist Association (YMAA), where he has dedicated many years to community service through music.

Levon’s competitive achievements span both national and international stages. In 2024, he received First Prize at the Ukrainian International Music Competition and the VAYA International Festival, where he was also awarded the Long & McQuade Award and a VAYA Gold Medal. In 2025, he won First Prize at the SSP International Music Festival.

In 2023, Levon earned multiple awards at the CCTV Competition and had the opportunity to perform on national television in Beijing. That same year, he received the Overall Excellence Award at the Vancouver Steinway Competition, which led to a solo performance at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Levon has also achieved top prizes in the Crescendo International Music Competition in both 2019 and 2023, earning him two opportunities to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Beyond music, Levon enjoys playing badminton, spending time with friends, and reading. He has also received Vancouver College’s President’s Honours in recognition of his outstanding academic achievement.

Lavina Liao is a Grade 11 student at McMath Secondary who has been a dedicated member of YMAA since 2019. She began playing piano at the age of five and later picked up the flute. After several years as a student leader, she was promoted to Vice President in 2025. Throughout her time with YMAA, she has gained experience organizing senior home performances, managing YMAA’s social media as a Media Coordinator, and communicating with external connections.

Lavina also participates in numerous competitions, including the Richmond Music Festival and Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival, competing in both piano and flute. She has completed her ARCT in piano while currently pursuing her ARCT in flute. She is also a member of the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra where she plays the flute. Beyond music, Lavina is actively involved in her community through various youth initiatives. She is an ambassador with Adopt Our Community and also a member of the Constituency Youth Council, where she participates in community outreach and door-knocking events in support of a Member of Parliament.

Moving forward, Lavina is excited to continue serving as Vice President and looks forward to another meaningful and fulfilling year with YMAA!​

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Jonathan is a student from Steveston London Secondary School and is currently in grade 12.He has been playing both the piano and alto saxophone for 10 years now. He earned his ARCT Diploma at the age of 12 while getting the highest examination mark in Richmond. He also performs as the lead alto saxophonist with the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra, and recently attended an international exchange with the Tongyeong Dream Orchestra in South Korea.
Jonathan joined YMAA back in 2023 and currently serves as its Event Coordinator. Through YMAA, he has helped lead weekly performances at senior homes, organized YMAA fundraisers, and emceed our bi-annual charity concert. Outside of music, Jonathan enjoys hiking and snowboarding on the mountains, and doing escape rooms with friends. He especially values opportunities to solve problems together, and always tries to positively contribute to the community. Jonathan hopes to have a great year with all members of YMAA.

Karis Chan is a Grade 10 student at York House School and joined YMAA since 2023. She began piano studies at the age of five at the Vancouver Academy of Music and has studied with Ms. Rebecca Kelly since 2022. Demonstrating a strong passion for music and drama, she has completed the Royal Conservatory of Music ARCT Piano Performer Diploma and Level 9 Speech Arts and Drama. She has performed at Carnegie Hall after winning first place in the Crescendo International Competition and Sea to Sky International Piano Music Festival. Additionally, she has earned scholarships and a Platinum medal at the VAYA International Festival and the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival. Beyond the arts, Karis is a strong academic student who is actively involved in school clubs and extracurricular activities. She co-founded a drama club, is an active member of the Concert, Jazz, and Rock Band, as well as the annual drama production since Grade 8. She also serves as a Head AmBASAdor, hosting and emceeing recitals, and is a cadet member of St. John Ambulance.

Karis is excited to continue serving as Volunteer Coordinator and looks forward to embracing new challenges and contributing to another fulfilling year with YMAA.

Betty Wu is a current Grade 11 student at Prince of Wales Secondary School in Vancouver, BC. She first joined YMAA in 2023, starting out just as a volunteer performing at senior homes and helping in fundraisers. With her continued dedication, she is now part of the promotions team, and is responsible for posting to YMAA’s social medias. 

She began studying piano at the age of six under the guidance of Ms. Rebecca Kelly and has since earned her RCM ARCT Performance Diploma with First Class Honours in 2023. Over the years, her musical journey has led to achieving numerous awards at local music competitions, including first place in the Richmond Music Festival, and within it, a passion for music. Outside of her musical journey, Betty finds peace with art, whether it’s traditional or digital painting, or even poetry. She also has found ways to artistically express herself through code, and is even working on an app that creates various effects and filters for pictures.

Apart from hobbies, she dedicates most her time to her non-profit organizations, including YMAA, and she looks forward to contributing to an exciting year ahead.​

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Erya is a Grade 10 student at Lord Byng Secondary School and a passionate young musician who believes in the power of music to bring people together. She began learning the piano at the age of six, started playing the flute at ten, and discovered her love for the bassoon at twelve. She has recently completed the RCM ARCT Flute Performers Diploma.

She is currently a member of the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra (VYSO) Senior Orchestra, the Lord Byng Wind Ensemble, and the Lord Byng Symphony Orchestra, where she serves as the Principal Bassoonist. In addition, she is an active member of her school choir. Erya has participated in numerous music competitions and festivals, including the Richmond Music Festival, the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival, Performing Arts BC, and Canadian Music Competition, earning multiple awards for her performances. Outside of music, Erya enjoys skiing and playing tennis when possible.

Through music, she hopes to bring joy, comfort, and meaningful moments of connection to those around her.

Jeffrey Zheng is currently a student at Lord Byng Secondary School. A dedicated flute player, Jeffrey has been playing the flute for over seven years and has developed a strong passion for music throughout that time. He is currently a member of the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra (RDYO), where he continues to gain valuable ensemble and performance experience.

Jeffrey joined YMAA in 2023 and has since been actively involved in its musical community. Through YMAA, he has had opportunities to perform, connect with other young musicians, and further develop as a flute player. Some of his important achievements include participating in orchestral performances and continuing to grow through various musical experiences and opportunities.

Outside of music, Jeffrey enjoys playing video games and exploring different interests in his free time. Whether performing with an orchestra, practicing the flute, or relaxing with a favourite game, he enjoys taking on new challenges and learning new things. Jeffrey looks forward to continuing to develop as a musician and contributing to the YMAA community.

Isaac Liu is a Grade 10 student at West Point Grey Academy and has been a member of YMAA since Grade 5. He values the opportunity to contribute his musical skills to community initiatives through YMAA, having consistently enjoyed performing at senior homes and the Charity Concert since joining. He is pleased to continue contributing in a leadership role within the organization.

Isaac plays multiple instruments, with piano and viola at the ARCT level, and also plays guitar and bass. At school, he participates actively in performing arts programs, serving as a pianist and violist for the WPGA Wolfgang Orchestra and as a keyboardist for the WPGA Theater Company. He has received school recognition in both music and drama, including the Fine and Performing Arts Award for Music and the Inspirational Learner Award in Grade 8, as well as the Merit Award for Drama in Grade 9.

Through participating in various music festivals, competitions, and charity concerts, Isaac has steadily developed his confidence on stage. He has performed at Carnegie Hall and, over the past three years, has performed as a piano soloist in concerto performances with different orchestras in Vancouver. Beyond music, Isaac enjoys literature, theatre, fitness, and tennis. He looks forward to exchanging ideas and growing together with fellow YMAA members.

Sabrina Feng is a grade 11 student at Lord Byng Secondary School with a strong commitment to music. She began music at a young age, playing both piano and flute; her musical studies have led her to become a member of her school’s orchestra and wind ensemble, as well as a member of the VYSO senior orchestra. In addition, she has participated in local and provincial events, the Canada West festival, and the Canadian Music Competition. Since becoming a YMAA leader in 2025, Sabrina has actively contributed to senior home communities by assisting, coordinating, and mc’ing events. Beyond music, Sabrina maintains strong academic curiosity and stays active by playing different sports, such as golf and badminton. Looking forward, she is excited to take on the social media coordinator role and hopes for a successful year with the YMAA by sharing music in ways that can connect and contribute back to the community.​

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