Kelly Xue is a junior at Texas A&M University majoring in Biomedical Sciences (BIMS). As one of the founders of Music of Harmony, she has served as a performer and volunteer leader since 2017. She currently serves as the Database Administrator for Music of Harmony’s member management system (mias.us), overseeing volunteer registration, membership records, and database operations while supporting the continued development of the platform.

Larry Xue is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and currently works as a Network Engineer in the healthcare technology industry. A founder of Music of Harmony, Larry developed the Music of Harmony Information and Administration System (MIAS) in 2018, which now supports nearly 2,000 volunteers and family members across the Greater Houston area. As the original architect and lead developer of MIAS, he continues to advise and support the platform. Larry has volunteered with senior living communities since 2015 and enjoys sports, chess, and music. He was a two-time Texas All-State musician and mellophone section leader at Clements High School.

Nathaniel is an incoming college senior at Eastman School of Music at University of Rochester. Born in Houston, Texas, Nathaniel displayed exceptional musical talent from an early age. He started to learn piano at 6 and is currently studying piano with Mr. John Weems and Mrs. Nancy Weems. He has won numerous awards that include, 1st place in the solo and concerto divisions of the Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition, 1st place prize in the solo and concerto divisions of the South Texas Piano Competition, the grand prize in the McKinney Young Artist Competition, 1st place prize in the Clear Lake Symphony Piano Concerto Competition. Besides playing piano, Nathaniel is also an academically outstanding student. He enjoys participating in many school activities and is always active for volunteering in the local communities. His dream is enriching others’ lives with the power of music. He has now graduated from the Eastman School of Music. 

Jimmy is a rising college junior at New York University. Ever since he was young, he has been involved in the fine arts world. He has played both piano and violin and has recently taken up dance as one of his passions. Outside of the arts, Jimmy is pursuing interests in both computer science and business, while also participating in other environmental volunteering activities. In 2017, Jimmy won the President’s Environmental Youth Award, and award given to only one group in each EPA region. In the future, he hopes to be able to combine his skills with his passion for environmental protection so he can create a better world for everyone to live in. He has now graduated from New York University. 

Grace is an incoming junior at Duke University. She has a passion for computer science and community service. She was awarded the Texas environmental excellence award as well as Music Doing Good Artistic Ambassador. She received the Congressional award gold medal and president’s volunteer service award. Grace is a driving force in providing direction and vision for Music of Harmony, and she devotes herself to coordinating projects, recruiting team leaders, and working on public relations. She is always looking for opportunities for her team members. She worked with an oil company and got a 10-year fund and established the CG-MOH Youth Scholarship in order to award and inspire the outstanding volunteers. She is also part of WeCareAct and leading the computer recycling and refurbishing program to provide technological access to the kids in underprivileged areas. In addition, Grace is also a passionate dancer and painter. She won 1st Place overall in many dance competitions including StarQuest, Showstopper, Kar Dance , Starbound National Talent, etc. She won Miss American Coed Miss Texas, 2nd runner up of National Queen, 1st place of Talent, Model, Academic Achievement and Community Service. She was National American Miss Texas Junior teen Talent & Top Model Winner and State Queen 4th runner up. She won Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Regional Art Gold key and Silver key, All State on Visual Arts Scholastic Event and Houston Rodeo Art Show Competition Award of Excellence Finalist.

Bryant Li is a junior at Yale University from Houston, Texas, pursuing a major in Ethics, Politics and Economics on the pre-law track with a certificate in Education Studies. Since the age of 6, he has been studying piano with Mr. John Weems and Mrs. Nancy Weems. His musical accolades include Grand Prize at the Juanita Miller Concerto Competition, 2nd Place and Finalist of the MTNA Junior Piano Nationals, top finishes at TMTA Piano Performance Contest, Honorable Mention at David D. Dubois Piano Festival and Competition, and many more. Bryant has been named a 2022 Young Master, Houston Young Artist, Music Doing Good Artistic Ambassador and scholarship recipient, and performed on NPR’s From The Top radio show in March 2016. He has also performed concertos with multiple orchestras, including the Clear Lake Symphony, Symphony North of Houston, New Orleans Civic Symphony, and most recently, the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, playing Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. In addition, Bryant was invited to the Cliburn Junior Piano Competition and Festival, Morningside Music Bridge, Oberlin Piano Festival, Brancaleoni International Music Festival, and Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival, among more. At Yale, he plays piano for the Yale Symphony Orchestra, goes on runs with friends, and serves in Christian Union Lux, among other commitments.