Daniel Hines
18 years old
Piano

Dorchester, MA
Boston City Music

“Berklee City Music
has taught me to

not be afraid of new
situations and to step
outside of my comfort
zone.”



Kiersten Kelly
18 years old
Voice

Aliquippa, PA
Lincoln Park Perform-
ing Arts Center

“I gained confidence
in myself as a musician
and also as a person.”



Alan Hsiao
18 years old
Trombone

Branchburg, NJ
New Jersey Performing
Arts Center

“Berklee City Music
provides me with the
chance to learn from
such knowledgeable
and successful teach-
ers, side by side with
such amazing young
talent from around
the world.”



Yoshitaka Koga
18 years old
Alto sax

Methuen, MA
Boston City Music

“I learned the impor-
tance of discipline,
and what it takes

to become a good
musician. "



Ayanna

Jacobs-El
18 years old
Saxophone

Birmingham, AL
Woodlawn Musical
Arts/ Audiostate 55

“Music gives me a
sense of purpose,
freedom, happiness,
and provides me with
an enjoyable way to
express myself.”



Sean Lavigne
19 years old
Guitar

Methuen, MA
Boston City Music

“This love and passion
I have for music has
helped me in so many
ways. It helped me
mature and grow

into a young adult,
someone that my
peers and family can
be proud of.”



Yanina Johnson
17 years old
Voice

Cambridge, MA
Boston City Music

“This was the one
place I finally felt
accepted by everyone
in the community.

The feeling of being
able to express myself
through my art is
amazing and | don’t
want to let go of it.”



Grace Mann
18 years old
Voice

Roxbury, MA
Boston City Music

“City Music has helped
craft my voice, my
personality, and my
love for music.”



Samuel Joseph
18 years old
Drums

Readville, MA
Boston City Music

“I can’t thank this
program enough for
allowing students
like myself pursue
their dreams in music
and making them a
reality.”



Simon Mastri
17 years old
Upright bass

Cleveland Heights, OH
Cleveland Music
Settlement

“City Music has helped
me down a path to
achieve my goals,
become a better
musician, and a better
person.”