Jisoo Park is an 8th grader at Union Middle School. She started playing violin at the age of 9 under Lucy Jang. She has participated in California All-State JHS String Orchestra in 2024 and in 2025, had the honor of being the concertmaster for the JHS Concert Orcehstra. Additionally, she was invited to participate in the CMEA (California Music Educators Association) Bay Section Orchestra and served as the principal violinist of her section. She has also participated in KAMSA (Korean-American Music Supporters’ Association) youth orchestra in the past two years. She is currently a member of the California Youth Symphony’s Associate Orchestra. Furthermore, Jisoo has received an award from the 2022 Silicon Valley Music Competition, the 2022 American Protege International Music Talent Competition, and the 2023 US International Open Music Competition. She received Gold for her performance at the 2024 CMEA State Solo and Ensemble Festival. During the summer of 2022, she was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall. Outside of violin, she enjoys playing golf and basketball with her friends and family.