"FASO has been a deeply moving experience for Cora and I and the rest of the Asian Journal family. Firstly, it is about harmony, where parents, relatives, brothers and sisters and friends gather in the name of one passion: love of country. Secondly, we hope it continues to be an instrument in unifying the community." - Roger Oriel, Publisher and CEO, Asian Journal Publications

Elisa started playing the violin when she was 8 years old. She studied at the University of the Philippines (Diliman), and Notre Dame De Namur University in Belmont, California, and received her Music Degree majoring in violin and minor in piano. Elisa won in the Mozart Competition at the Manila Symphony Orchestra and in the Mozart Competition at Notre Dame De Namur University in Belmont, California. She has traveled throughout Southeast Asia joining music camps and various string groups. She became a member of the Philippine Youth Orchestra, Manila Symphony Orchestra, Master Sinfonia Orchestra, Notre Dame String Quartet and the Bay Area String Quartet/Quintet. She currently holds First Violin Chair of the California State University- East Bay Symphony Orchestra.

Edgar Sandoval, a native of Los Angeles, is a young vibrant artist acclaimed for his passionate and virtuosic performances. Known for his work as a concert violinist and local composer, he has performed with many regional orchestras and world class artists and legends. Some of his most recent works include performing with the Foo Fighters at the 50th Anniversary Grammy Awards, concert master of Marco Antonio Solis, and performances with the band Bitter:Sweet. His orchestral background includes performances with notable musicians including John Williams, Kent Nagano, Michael Tilson-Thomas, David Newman, and Alan Silvestri. He has been featured on Disney’s 2002 reality television show Totally in Tune expressing the lives of students in a high school orchestra at the premiere Hamilton Music Academy. Edgar is also an acclaimed chamber musician in high demand.

Sixteen year old Julia Ellen Geber was born in Woodland Hills and attends the Los Angeles Baptist High School in North Hills, California. She started playing the violin when she was in her 3rd grade and has had four teachers who have mentored her well.