In 2016, From the Top gathered a group of young artists to record a music video of the song “Express Yourself (Say Yes)” written by Jon Batiste.
In the end, their creation is a message of self-expression and unity that we think is relevant today.
Boston, MA From the Top created a series of Classical Music Pop Covers featuring a variety of young musicians and guest artists. They are credited here.
Derek Wang, piano
Yuki Beppu, violin
Haig Hovsepian, violin
Martine Thomas, viola
Lev Mamuya, cello
Christopher Laven, bass
Brian Nam, percussion
Singers: Neo Gcabo, Brooke Graves, Isabel Fox, Lena Harris, Alexis Lujares, Allysa Lujares, Marija Milenkovic, Madeline Parascandola, Julianne Schochet, Lucy Sinclair
Teacher: Kent Sinclair
Michael League, bass/bandleader
Marcelo Woloski, percussion
Sena Cho, violin
Olivia Elerson, flute
Noah Lee, cello
Allegra Whiting, Cello
Olivia Staton, Flute
Corine Chartré-Lefebvre, French Horn
Shintaro Taneda, Violin
Arjun Ganguly, Viola
Miray Ito, Violin
Lucas Sanchez, Percussion
Violin: Talia Kee
Violin: Hannah Ryu
Cello: Michael Arumainayagam
Trumpet: Ned Searls
Saxophone: Chris Morse
Double Bass: Kebra-Seyoun Charles
Piano: Evren Ozel
Percussion: Avery Logan
Rapper: Lotus Taylor of The Hip Hop Transformation (http://www.thehiphoptransformation.org/)
Vocalists: Jackie Smook, Thalia Cook-Hansen, Teresa Flaherty, Nicole Levenson, Jeremy Powers, Beckett Azevedo, Skylar Aldrich, and Wilson Hsu. Artists: Vianna Mach, Sumeya Ali, Steven Kauvaka, Meleeza Pires, Jacob Gaveia-Parejo, Nikol Vladiuska, Patrick Ly, Armani Thomas, Milü Abel, and Alun Yuen
Piano:
Derek Wang
Violin:
Henry Ayanna
Yuki Beppu
Esther Choi (video)
Tristan Flores (recording)
Christine Hong
Viola:
Alex D’Amico
Wilson Hsu
Cello:
Tommy Chen
Evan Hsu
Bass:
Hannah Levine
Flute:
Mai Nguyen
Clarinet:
Hyuk Joo Hwang
Oboe:
Andrew Eurdolian
Bassoon:
Fiona Qu
Trumpet:
Marcel Oliart
Trombone:
Sarah Siegel
Haig Hovsepian, Violin
Hannah Ryu, Violin
Mira Williams, Viola
Allison Drenkow, Cello
Christopher Stryker Ross, Double Bass
Derek Wang, Piano
SiEon Choi, Flute
Dana Schneider, Harp
Sam Palermo, Percussion
Piano: Derek Wang
Violin: Yuki Beppu
Violin: Esther Choi
Viola: Martine Thomas
Cello: Audrey Chen
Bass: Peter Firmin
Flute: Mai Nguyen
Clarinet: Allen Yang
Bassoon: Rueben Stern
Hosts: Samuel & Isaiah Brissette-Hatch
Music has the unique ability to bring joy to our lives – especially in the hands of young people. Daily Joy is a reminder of music’s power to uplift, inspire, and unite.
Daily Joy is a project of From the Top. It began in the very early days of the Covid-19 pandemic and continues today to offer a much-needed respite from the anxiety and worry that we encounter in the world.
From the Top is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the stories and artistry of young musicians through media and leadership programs. Learn more.
From the Top is grateful to the Richard K. Lubin Family Foundation for their generous support of Daily Joy.
Have questions? Email us at info@fromthetop.org.
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Daily Joy is a program of From the Top, an independent non-profit organization that relies on support from individuals. Your support will help ensure From the Top's work of celebrating the joy, talents, and stories of extraordinary young musicians.