The Ensemble dedicates the vast majority of their performances to extended care, senior care, disabled and handicapped care facilities and organizations throughout the Bay Area.  It is a special opportunity to share live music (without compensation) to audiences who lack transportation and perhaps, more critically, are non-ambulatory. (See our selected venues)

Current President of PGN Youth Ensemble is Isadora Gao. The Founders of the Ensemble are David Hwang first violin, Jason Hwang second violin, Janice Yu viola, and Jason Yu cello.  The current president is The Ensemble’s repertoire features classical works of duets, trios, and quartets.  Guest artists include flautists, vocalists and pianists. The Ensemble’s Artistic Director is Jason Yu.

The Ensemble is an outgrowth of Peninsula Grace Notes (PGN), a non-profit classical music series originating in 1994.  A unique series dedicated to sharing a woman’s composition in each concert, PGN has presented numerous artists and ensembles of the highest caliber, including the legendary Moscow Chamber Orchestra twice in three years, Slovak Sinfonietta, the State Chamber Orchestra of Kazakhstan, and the Grammy Award-nominated St. Petersburg String Quartet. 

For booking a date with the Ensemble by your organization or facility, please contact Greg Yu at (650) 652-6565, or glgroup@inreach.com.  We look forward to a special time with your community of staff and those under your care.

(With Cupertino Mayor Lowenthal and Fire Chief Captain Alacon of the San Jose Fire Department)