Jaden Yoo

• Awards:
• 2021 - Musical Arts Competition Orange County 1st Place
• 2022 - Musical Arts Competition Orange County 1st Place
• 2023 - Hal Leonard Semi Finalist
• 2023 - Vo-Cal 3rd Place
• 2023 - CS Music San Francisco Convention Classical Voice Semi Finalist
• 2023 - Schmidt Finalist
• 2024 - All State Singer
• 2023/2024 - Spotlight Merit Award
• Highlights (Roles):
• 2020 - Ferrando (Cosi Fan Tutte)
• 2020 - Chorus (Candide)
• 2021 - Don Jose (Carmen)
• 2022 - Florestan (Fidelio)
• 2023 - Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus)
• 2023 - Papageno (The Magic Flute)
• 2023 - The Unknown Prince Calaf (Turandot)
• 2024 - Chorus (La Fille Du Regiment)
• 2024 - Hillary (Sunday Excursion)
• 2024 - Cherubino (Figaro)

Jaden (Jaehyung) Yoo is a senior at the Orange County School of the Arts, where he is a student in the Classical Voice Conservatory program. Under the teachings of Juilliard and Seoul National University alumni Sujung Kim, Jaden has nurtured his musical talents from a young age. His education has been enriched through participation in masterclasses with esteemed professors such as: Pamela Hinchman (Northwestern) Michael Meraw (NEC), Derrick Lawrence (USC), Tyler Nelson (Vanderbilt), Nathan Gunn (UIUC), Ida Nicolosi (Pepperdine), Matthew Worth (SFCM) and Darryl Taylor (UCI), among others. Additionally, he has performed alongside numerous well-known opera professionals, gaining invaluable insights and experience. Throughout his high school journey, Jaden has embraced a diverse array of roles in various operatic and musical productions, showcasing his versatility and passion for the art form. His performances ranged from integral chorus parts to prominent lead roles, each executed with a commitment to excellence and a deep appreciation for the art. Beyond his musical journey, Jaden has a profound love for volleyball. He is the founder of his school's volleyball club and serves for club volleyball demonstrating his ability to balance artistic expression with physical activity and teamwork. Moreover, Jaden is a part of many charity organizations such as Beyond Blindness, Good Neighbors and Smile Train. He serves as a student ambassador in OC for Smile Train and has helped raise money and is helping their social media and outreach program. In the near future, Jaden aspires to combine his passion for music with his desire to help others by pursuing a career in music therapy and cognitive science. He envisions a future where he can use the therapeutic power of music to make a meaningful impact on people's mental and physical well-being, bridging his artistic skills with compassionate service.