
Ella Kim, 8, USA
First Prize
Hye Young Kang, Teacher
Ella, 8, has been singing since she was 6, winning awards and honing her skills. She loves to sing, expressing herself through music, and is excited to share her voice in this competition.

Celine Cho, 10, USA
First Prize
Hye Young Kang, Teacher
Celine, a 10-year-old solo vocalist, placed 2nd in the 10th New York International Music Concours and has performed at Carnegie Hall. She loves musicals, K-pop, and exploring music styles.

Ella Ciobanu, 12, USA
First Prize
Kaitlyn Barnes, Teacher
Ella Ciobanu has a love for singing and musical theater. She started voice lessons at age five. Ella has participated in her school's production of Peter Pan, High School Musical, and Shrek where she got the lead role of Fiona. Ella has also taken part in Aurora's production of The Wizard Of Oz, Peter Pan, and Annie as well as a vocal intensive summer camp. In addition Ella plays the violin at her school's concerts and performances. Besides singing and acting Ella enjoys sewing and crafting. In the future Ella hopes to be on Broadway singing and writing songs of her own.

Cole Bellorgey, 13, USA
First Prize
Noelle Dachis, Teacher
Cole Bellorgey is a 13-year-old with his sights set on a career as a professional singer and performer. He saw his first Broadway musical at the age of seven and immediately knew he wanted to be on that stage himself someday. Cole loves singing, from smash Broadway hits to classical music, and he jumps at any opportunity to perform.

Dayeon Lee, 16, South Korea
First Prize
Kyungsun Choi, Teacher
Dayeon Lee, a classical soprano since April 2023, has quickly achieved success in competitions. She won 1st places at New York Young Virtuoso Competition and Crescendo International Competition.

Nicholas Lee, 16, USA
First Prize
Kyungsun Choi, Teacher
My name is Nicholas Lee, and I am a 10th grader attending Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, NJ. I love watching opera and hope I can take a role someday and will practice hard to achieve my goal.

Olivia Lee, 17, USA
First Prize
Hye Young Kang, Teacher
Olivia Lee is an 11th grader at Academies @ Englewood, New Jersey. She currently attends the Manhattan School of Music Precollege and has won first place for multiple international competitions.