Amati Strings, a group of young, gifted and determined musicians, was founded in 2014 by conductor, teacher and performer Ms. Judy Yoo, following a recital performance at the Vanguard University during the 11th Annual Solo Violin and Viola Recital. Acclaimed for being a recent winner of the Irvine Youth Music Festival, Amati Strings performs at a variety of public venues to establish a musical presence within the community.
Amati Strings has shared its music monthly with the elderly at a variety of senior centers, including the Atria Senior Living Center, Silverado Tustin Memory Care Community, and Tustin Care Center. The attendees of these performances have often become inspired by the different classical and modern genres of music, as could be seen by a senior standing up out of her wheelchair to sing and clap along to "It Had to Be You." Amati Strings also made an appearance at the Irvine Civic Center to perform for Mayor Steven Choi during the Irvine City Council Meeting.
Over the past many years, Amati Strings has made great strides to contribute to the greater community by participating in the "Big Brothers and Big Sisters Mentor Program" for students attending Beswick Elementary School. The members of Amati Strings taught the Beswick students how to play, read and enjoy a variety of music styles. Finally, Amati Strings performed at the UCI Medical Center, an honor not bestowed to many, to give joy and satisfaction of fine, live music to both the visitors and patients of the care center.
Ms. Judy Yoo, the director for Amati Strings, is a world-renowned musician who has greatly contributed to the music community. After graduating from the highly recognized New England Conservatory, Ms. Yoo has gone on to perform in many worldwide orchestras such as the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony, and the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra. With her unprecedented musical talent, Ms. Judy Yoo leads the Amati Strings group not only as a conductor, but also as a musical role model and figurehead.
Ranging all skill levels from beginner to advanced, the members of Amati Strings come together to perform as one unified body.
Concertmaster, 1st Violin
Co-Concertmaster, 1st Violin
Special Guest Alumni, 1st Violin
1st Violin
1st Violin
1st Violin
1st Violin
1st Violin
Section Leader, 2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
2nd Violin
Section Leader, Viola
Viola
Viola
Viola
Viola
Guest Professional Instructor, Cello
Cello
Cello
Cello
Studio Staff Senior Piano Accompanist
