It was news to me too when I heard that this organization had been around for nearly 100 years, supporting young musicians through scholarships and by providing opportunities for them to compete and perform. Read more.  Last Sunday afternoon, I got a chance to hear 4 wonderful young musicians who give new meaning to the expression “the promise of youth”.  They were soprano Ashley Knight, 9 year-old pianist, Anna Boonyanit, 12 year-old cellist, Travis Chen and harpist, Noel Wan.  Noel sent me this photo of  her, her sister and myself at the event.