Hello! My name is Emma Chen, and I am in Grade 10, residing in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. I have had the privilege of playing the violin for approximately 10 years and am a member of the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra. I have also explored various instruments, including the piano for three years, the flute for a school semester, and I have more recently taken up the erhu. Last year, my performances alongside other talented musicians at senior homes were particularly meaningful, and I found myself truly enjoying the music, the collaboration, and the interactions. Outside of music, I enjoy engaging in activities such as ping-pong and, especially, tennis, in which I participate in tournaments all year round. I also love challenging myself through various hobbies, including solving Rubik's cubes, juggling, performing two-finger push-ups, and reciting digits of pi (160 currently). These pursuits continually inspire me to learn and expand my abilities. I firmly believe that music has the incredible power to inspire, uplift, and unite us. Through Chords of Care, I encourage everyone to come together and share their talents to create positive change and bring joy to our communities.