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Over the past two years, the Ensemble has become an international sensation – with major TV appearances on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show”, ABC’s “Good Morning America”, Fox News, NBC's The Today Show, Steve Harvey’s “Little Big Shots” and the Harry Connick Show. In addition, the group performed at the White House for President Obama. Internationally, the group has performed all over the world, including on Hunan TV’s “Amazing Kids” Show (China), SBS “Star King” (Korea), Little Big Star (Netherland) and SAT "Super Kids" (Germany). Besides TV appearances, the group has performed at major concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Citi Field. And they already have garnered a robust social media following, with millions of youtube views and followers. Mixing an eclectic repertoire, the Joyous String Ensemble performs from traditional classical music to today’s pop hits and mash-ups – innovatively orchestrated and arranged to give the audience a unique listening experience. Despite their youthful age, the group is a model of mature and brilliant musicianship. Centered around 10-year-old multi-talented cellist Justin Yu, the group with us today also consists of violinists Tyler, Christine, Mickayla, Sabrina, Tiffany, cellists Megan and Gwendolyn and bassist Brendon. www.facebook.com/joyousyouthorchestra Instagram: Joyous_String_Ensemble Email: joyousmusicschool@gmail.com Music on iTunes: https://itun.es/us/EWW0gb

facebook.com/junjustinyu Justin Yu is a student of Joyous Music School (www.joyousmusicschool.org) in Long Island, New York and Herald Music School in Flushing, New York (www.herladmusicschool.org).

Mickayla, violin (7) Tyler, violin (8) Justin, cello (8) Brendon, bass (9) www.facebook.com/joyousstringensemble2012 Instagram: Joyous_String_Ensemble Email: joyousmusicschool@gmail.com Joyous String Quartet members have been performing together since 4 years old. 8-year-old cellist Justin Yu (facebook.com/junjustinyu) appeared in the Ellen DeGeneres Show last September. The group has also made appearances in SBS Star King (Korea), Hunan TV's Day Day Up show (China) ABC's Good Morning America, Fox News and Steve Harvey's Little Big Shots. Based in Long Island New York, Joyous String Ensemble and Quartet performs 20 concerts a year around the world. www.facebook.com/joyousyouthorchestra Instagram: Joyous_String_Ensemble Email: joyousmusicschool@gmail.com Music on iTunes: https://itun.es/us/EWW0gb

June 22nd, 2014 in Lincoln Center. New York International Symphony Orchestra. 7 years old cellist: Justin Jun Yu. Justin Yu is a student of Joyous Music School (www.joyousmusicschool.org) in Long Island, New York and Herald Music School in Flushing, New York (www.herladmusicschool.org).

8-year-old cellist Justin Jun Yu was asked to describe his impression of the judges with his cello on live television. His quick thinking and knowledge of music made him the highlight of the evening. The first piece is for an army singer. Second song is for a beautiful actress/model. The last song is for a comedian. www.facebook.com/joyousquartet www.facebook.com/junjustinyu Instagram: Joyous_String_Ensemble Music on iTunes: https://itun.es/us/EWW0gb

Performing "Gypsy Air" in Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in June, 2014.

Nine years old cellist Justin Yu is the lead member of the Joyous String Quartet. Joyous String Quartet members have been performing together since 4 years old. 8-year-old cellist Justin Yu (facebook.com/junjustinyu) appeared in the Ellen DeGeneres Show last September. The group has also made appearances in SBS Star King (Korea), Hunan TV's Day Day Up show (China) ABC's Good Morning America, Fox News and Steve Harvey's Little Big Shots. Based in Long Island New York, Joyous String Ensemble and Quartet performs 20 concerts a year around the world. www.facebook.com/joyousyouthorchestra Instagram: Joyous_String_Ensemble Email: joyousmusicschool@gmail.com Music on iTunes: https://itun.es/us/EWW0gb