Joseph Xu, cellist

Joseph Xu, 14, began playing cello in 4th grade and joined the school orchestra and later Chamber Strings. Subsequently, Joseph began private lessons with John Kaboff in 2019. Since Joseph began playing in orchestra and other ensembles, he has enjoyed playing and listening to classical music. In 2020, Joseph began participating in Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra and competed twice in the National Federation of Music Clubs Festival where he received Superior ratings both times. Currently, he is attending Georgetown Day School in DC and plans to play cello as a hobby throughout his life.