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Welcome to Marc Yu's Homepage |
Virginia Waring International Piano Competition |
January 2005 |
I am selected to perform at the piano master class of the prestigious Virginia Waring International Piano Competition on January 10, 2005 for Dr. Robert Roux. Virginia Waring International Piano Competition is a world class event for young pianists that takes place every 4 years. |
Martin Luther King Tribute Concert |
January 2005 |
I am a featured artist invited by the Hollywood Mass Choir to play at the Martin Luther King Tribute Concert in Hollywood. It is a big hit and I receive two standing ovations! I sign autographs and take pictures with the audience at the post-concert reception. |
age: 6 years 0 months |
age: 6 years 0 months |
Admittance into the Colburn School Piano Department |
January 2005 |
I did an audition in August, 04, with the piano department chair of the Colburn School of Performing Arts of Los Angeles, Dr. Louis Lepley and got admitted into this prestigious school. I receive instructions from Dr. Stephen Cook in January 2005. I am currently a scholarship student at the Colburn School of Performing Arts. |
age: 6 years 0 months |
LAVS (Los Angeles Violoncello Society) Annual Scholarship Audition |
April 2005 |
I win third prize in this audition for cello students 16 years old and under from several different counties. |
age: 6 years 3 months |
Selected as a 2005 Davidson Fellow |
June 2005 |
I am selected to be a 2005 Davidson Fellow by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development (http://www.ditd.org/), the youngest ever recipient of this award. I'll be awarded with a scholarship and a trip to Washington, D.C., to be recognized and honored for my achievement in the field of Music. |
age: 6 years 5 months |
Winner of the 2005 Leni Fe Bland Audition Competition |
July 2005 |
Previously known as the Santa Barbara Foundation Audition, Leni Fe Bland is a scholarship audition for all musicians 16 years of age or under. This year I am the youngest participant and winner. |
age: 6 years 6 months |
Generally, I am hoping I will be able to attend as many music camps, festivals and competitions as my finances will allow. What I really hope is that one day I will be able to step on the stage of Carnegie Hall in New York or the Royal Albert Hall in London playing with the finest symphony orchestras in the world. |
Voices of Hope Concert at John Anson Ford Amphitheater, Hollywood |
July 8th 2005 |
I am previleged to play on this prestigious stage for this meaningful concert as a soloist. Together with other musicians, we help raise money to help people suffering from extreme poverty in third world countries. |
age: 6 years 6 months |
Voice of America Talk Show "Talk to America" |
July 18th 2005 |
I am honored to be invited as a guest on Doug Bernard's program "Talk to America" on the radio station Voice of America in Washington, D.C. We talk for a full hour on the topic "Prodigies : Past and Present" along with my mom, Chloe, and Ellen Winner, author and Psychology professor at Boston College. |
age: 6 years 6 months |
Solo Concert: Monterey Highland Elementary School |
July 23th 2005 |
I give this free concert sponsored by Monterey Park Council Member David Lau and 700 something people show up! There are only 450 seats but thanks to the help of the school principal, Mr Cash, we are able to accomodate as many people as possible, with many standing audience. It is an unforgettable night and I enjoy the conversations with the audience after the concert. Thanks to my first piano teacher, Pamela Lam, who accompanies me on the Bach F minor Piano Concerto, and John Lee, who accompanies me on the Vivaldi G minor Cello Concerto. |
age: 6 years 6 months |
Ochestra Debut with Capistrano Valley Symphony |
July 24th 2005 |
Under the baton of Maestro Carlo Spiga, I make my orchestra debut at the beautiful Mission San Juan in San Juan Capistrano, California. To view a news clip of this concert, use the following link: http://www.wltx.com/fyi/fyi.aspx?storyid=29164 |
age: 6 years 6 months |
Winner of the 2005 Young Musicians Foundation Scholarship |
August 2005 |
I am selected as the recipient of the Barbara and David L. Abell Scholarship and the Ackerberg Scholarship. Students from all over Southern California, ages 9 to 25, audition for the prestigious YMF scholarship awards every year. I am the youngest participant this year and I am very honored to be a winner of two awards. |
age: 6 years 7 months |
Appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno |
August 9th 2005 |
I appear on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. It is a lot of fun on and off stage. I saw my idol, Lang Lang, on the show before and I can't believe I can be like him, too! I tell some jokes and play the piano. Jay shows me his pet bee in my dressing room and autographs his book "If Roast Beef Could Fly" for me. He has a big chin but he is a very funny guy. |
age: 6 years 7 months |
With Doug Bernard |
With Carlo Spiga |
Backstage of the NBC Tonight Show |
Having fun backstage with studio teacher, Christy |
Todd McGregor, James Wood, Chloe, Marc, Jay Leno |
Guest of Chinese Radion Station AM1300 |
September 17th 2005 |
I am invited as a guest on DJ Steve Kuo's Saturday night program on the Chinese radio station AM 1300 in Los Angeles. My music appears on air again. It is a wonderful experience to share my experience as a musician on air with the audience. |
age: 6 years 8 months |
The Jade Channel |
September 28th & 29th 2005 |
I am featured in this two-part program on "Music and Kids" on Jade Channel that is broadcast throughout North America. I talk about my experience as a musician and share my music with the Chinese audience. |
age: 6 years 8 months |
Marc the DJ |
Mom, Steve Kuo, and Marc |
The Davidson Fellowship Award in Washington, D.C. |
September 28th 2005 |
I am so honored to be selected as a 2005 Davidson Fellow and be awarded in Washington, D.C. I and the other 16 Fellows have a reception and give speeches at the Library Congress. We also meet with our Senators and Congress Representatives. I have a chance to meet and chat with the founders of the Davidson Institute, Bob and Jan Davidson. This is a major highlight of my career. I benefit tremendoulsy from learning from the other bright young people. The official website of this reception is http://www.ditdservices.org/Articles.aspx? ArticleID=116&NavID=4_23 American Airlines generously give me a complimentary ticket for my cello. They even give me a VIP lounge to practice while waiting for my flight to DC and a COCKPIT TOUR! Awesome!! |
age: 6 years 8 months |
Appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show |
October 14th 2005 |
I appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show. I tell a few jokes and play the piano. A special thank you to Merit School of Music in Chicago for letting me practice on their wonderful piano. The whole Chicago trip is very fun and I get to meet many other talented and funny kids. |
age: 6 years 9 months |
Mom, Marc, and Congressman Adam Schiff |
At the Library of Congress |
American Airline Pilots giving me a cockpit tour |
A limo ride to Oprah |
Appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno again |
November 4th 2005 |
I appear on the Tonight Show again and this time I have my cello debut on national TV. I am so happy to have Jennifer Goss, my wonderful cello teacher, to accompany me on the piano. |
age: 6 years 10 months |
Marc and Jay Leno |
Jenny Goss, Marc and Mom |
The Insider |
July 12th 2005 |
age: 6 years 6 months |
Appearance on the Ellen Degeneres Sho |
November 28th 2005 |
I'm pleased to appear on the Ellen D Show whose studio is just next door to Jay Leno's. They've got all kinds of junk foods in the green room! I play a Ginastera piece called Danza Argentina and it rocks the stage! |
age: 6 years 10 months |
In the studio |
Love the junk food in the green room |