Daniel Yeum is a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). After previously playing the clarinet and piano, he fell in love with the elegant tone of the oboe in 6th grade and has been playing it since. In the past, he has played as the principal oboist in the Virginia All-State Band, as well as principal in the American Youth Philharmonic and the TJHSST full orchestra.

Daniel has always been passionate about sharing his love of music to benefit the community as a whole. He believes in the power of classical music to calm the mind and provide a sense of peace and tranquility that is difficult to find in today’s fast-paced and stressful world. This was his motivation to start Rhapsody for Change. 

Aside from playing the oboe, Daniel spends his spare time learning about biology, especially cardiology and neurology.