
Profiles in Courage
Join the VMA and be part of a movement that brings music, leadership, and service to life.
JP High Office
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Andrew Xue
JP PRESIDENT
Massachusetts
Boston Latin School
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Danny Pylee
JP VICE-PRESIDENT
Massachusetts
Medway High School
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Felix Wang
STATE SENATOR
Massachusetts
Sharon High School
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Ishaan Kancharla
STATE SENATOR
North Carolina
Carnage Middle School
VMA College Interns
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Silvio Dow
FUNDRAISING INTERN
Worcester State University
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Julianna Stratton
COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR INTERN
College of the Holy Cross
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Gavin Klein
RECRUITMENT & DEVELOPMENT INTERN
College of the Holy Cross
JP Regional Chapters
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High School
Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford
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Elementary School
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School, Southborough
Middle School
The Park School, Brookline
High School
Boston Latin School, Boston
Buckingham Brown & Nichols School, Cambridge
Newton North High School, Newton
Newton South High School, Newton
Medway High School, Medway
Concord Academy, Concord
Fessenden School, Newton
Sharon High School, Sharon
Mount Greylock Regional School, Williamstown
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High School
Nashua High School, Nashua
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Middle School
Carnage Middle School, Raleigh
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The VMA Difference
What sets the Volunteer Musicians for the Arts (VMA) apart from typical high school-run volunteer music groups is the depth, continuity, and mentorship embedded into every part of the experience. While many student-led ensembles do admirable work performing in underserved communities, they often lack the long-term vision, structure, and professional guidance that VMA provides. At the heart of our Leadership Initiative is personal advising from Director Jonathan Yasuda—a lifelong educator and public service advocate whose full-time work is devoted to helping students from elementary school through college grow as artists, leaders, and compassionate citizens. His one-on-one mentorship helps students build meaningful extracurricular résumés and navigate pivotal academic and personal milestones.
VMA’s credibility and sustainability are further reinforced by our status as a certifying organization with AmeriCorps and our educational partnership with Steinway & Sons, one of the most respected names in classical music. We are not driven by press coverage or short-term recognition; instead, our strength lies in sustained impact and strategic partnerships. We collaborate with music educators, state and federal agencies, and global educational organizations because we are invested in the long-term future and sustainability of our mission. Unlike many school-based groups—often founded by high school students whose focus may naturally shift over time—VMA offers families a stable, experienced, and mission-centered community. Our team connects with Junior Program members of all ages, recognizing their potential early and providing tailored support at every stage of their service journey. At VMA, music is not just a performance—it's a pathway to leadership, empathy, and lifelong service.