MURACLE
Members
Kavin Kwak
President
Piano, Clarinet
Kavin Kwak is a senior at Leland High School. He started playing the clarinet in the 6th grade. He got interest in playing this instrument from his own brother, Andy Kwak. Andy was the only teacher that taught Kavin to play the clarinet. He began playing in a band at his school, and eventually played in an orchestra. Kavin has also played the piano since the 1st grade.
Samuel Baek
Jitae Kim
Vice President
Violin
Jitae Kim, senior at Korea International School, started playing Violin when he was 8 years old. He first appeared at a Korean music competition after 1 year he started playing his instrument and received a grand prize. While he learned and played violin, he also attended concerts every year at Seongnam Arts Center. In Muracle, he is a producer and editor of Muracle video.
Hyunseo Lee
Aiden Hwang
Secretary
Piano, Clarinet
Aiden Hwang is a junior at Amador Valley High School.
He plays the clarinet in marching band and the Emmanuel Youth Orchestra. Also he plays in his school’s full orchestra.
Benjamin Kim
Treasurer
Piano, Flute
Samuel Baek is junior at Leigh High School.
He started playing flute when he joined band in 6th grade. He plays in Dartmouth Symphonic Band and Emmanuel Youth Orchestra.
He played the piano age of 8, but started to actually learn how to play a year ago.
Even though he started playing 2 years ago, he is 1st chair in Symphonic (Advanced) Band, and performed in Disneyland California and Downtown Los Gatos in Marching Band.
Piano
Hyunseo Lee, a senior in Leland High School, has been playing piano as a hobby for 7–8 years. In 2019, at just 10 years old, he won the Korean Piano Competition, performing flawlessly without mistakes. He went on to win the same competition twice in 2020. In 2021, he earned 2nd place at the Great Composer International Music Competition, and in 2024, he was awarded 2rd place at Crescendo music competition. Beyond music, Hyunseo also contributes to Muracle as a video editor.
Sera Hyung
Piano, Clarinet
Judy Sohn
Piano, Flute
Piano
Benjamin Kim is a senior in Leland High School. He began playing the piano at age of 7. He was awarded second place from the Crescendo International Music Competition and performed at Carnegie Hall. He also received awards in the US International Open Music Competition and the Great Composers Competition with piano. Furthermore, he plays the clarinet in Leland High School Wind Ensemble and Emmanuel Youth Orchestra. With such skills he possesses for music, he serves for the non-profit organization MURACLE. He manages the official website, works as technician in virtual meetings, and organizes score editing processes.
Andy Kwak
Clarinet
Sera Hyung is a senior at Amador Valley High School. She began playing the clarinet in 6th grade and quickly developed a passion for music. Sera has been an member of both the Amador Valley’s ensemble and marching band for the past 4 years. Her dedication and skill have made her a standout musician in these groups, where she continues to inspire others with her musical journey.
David Kim
Horn
Hyelynn Kim
Piano, Flute
Jeehee Kim
Flute
