Harmonious Hearts
Founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2024, we are dedicated to using music as a tool to uplift and unite communities. Through performances and outreach initiatives, we aim to share music’s transformative power, fostering unity, joy, and positivity. Our mission is to enrich lives and spread harmony by giving back through the universal language of music.
We believe music has a unique ability to connect people, spark joy, and cultivate a sense of belonging. Through a variety of programs and events, we invite all to join us in sharing melodies that resonate deeply. By spreading joy through music, we promote creativity, healing, and connection, helping to create a more vibrant and harmonious community for everyone.
Meet the Team
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Communications/Marketing
Clark began his music journey with piano at 6 and later picked up cello at 10. Currently he is the principal cellist at Charlotte Youth Symphony. He has won multiple music awards, and he recently won the Grand Prize in the Intermediate Level of the Charlotte Symphony Young Artist Competition.
Outside of music, Clark participates in the Speech and Debate team and school tennis team. He also enjoys playing sports, hanging out with his friends, and reading classic and historical fiction books.
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Business Manager
Elijah (Eli) began piano and cello lessons at 3 and 5 respectively. He joined the Youth Orchestra of Charlotte (YOC) at the age of 11 in which he currently sits as principal cellist.
Eli has enjoyed playing duets (with his older brother), creating music with his band, playing for events and weddings, and playing cello for his church worship team. He has won multiple local and state awards in music, and recently was the featured soloist playing Tchaikovsky piano concerto No. 1 accompanied by YOC in May 2024. When not playing music, Eli enjoys playing tennis, reading philosophy books, and spending time with friends and family.
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Community Outreach
Sayuki Peterman, a 17-year-old violinist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a junior at Marvin Ridge High School. She currently studies with Monica Boboc of Charlotte Symphony and Dr Carolyn Huebl of Vanderbilt University.
Sayuki has served as concertmaster for many orchestras such as Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra, NC All-State Honors and Youth Orchestra of Charlotte and is the co-founder of the Charlotte-based music outreach nonprofit, harmonious hearts.
Sayuki has received many accolades for musical performance including: first prize winner in the NC MTNA Strings Competition (2023 & 2024), Recipient of Rotary Club of Charlotte Music Scholarships(2024), the Charlotte Symphony Guild young artist competition (2024), YOC concerto competition (2022), Blackerby young artist competition ( Austin, TX 2020).
Outside of school, Sayuki spends her summers participating in various international music festivals such as the Heifetz International Music Institute, Boston University Tanglewood Institute, and Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival.
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Event Coordination
Simon began playing the piano at age 6, and his passion and skill have grown immensely over the past 10 years. Now, Simon finds joy in exploring how music can connect people across cultures and emotions.
Besides playing piano, Simon enjoys table tennis and hanging out with friends.
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IT Administrator
Jaash has never done music in his life. However, he does come in handy when it comes to technology. He has multiple coding languages under his belt and enjoys being on his computer. Jaash joined Harmonious Hearts not only for his love for music but also to contribute to the overall cause of the nonprofit.
Other than this he has many other achievements like starting his own brand, building up a car, and created his own video game.