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About us
A community where young musicians create connection through music.
Our Mission
A community where young musicians create connection through music.
Hibiki Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California. Our mission is to bring generations and communities together through youth-led live music and arts. We create opportunities for young musicians to use their talents not only to perform, but to serve their communities, connect with others, and experience the meaningful role music can play in people’s lives.
When Music Brings Us Back Together
We believe that music is more than competition—it is about harmony and connection.
At Hibiki, we share live music in places like libraries, senior homes, and community spaces. When young musicians perform in these settings, we begin to see how music can connect people across generations and create moments of real human interaction.
Today, artificial intelligence can generate music in seconds. But live music reminds us of something technology cannot replace. Music is not just sound—it carries human experience, emotion, and presence.
Through live performances in our communities, we hope to create these moments—small but meaningful connections that remind us what music, and being human, is really about.
Our Global Presence
Music beyond borders
Hibiki began in San Diego and has since expanded to Chula Vista and Tokyo, Japan. As we continue to grow, we look forward to bringing our mission to even more communities.
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Our Programs
Positively impacting our communities
We have four programs that foster the growth of music and arts across cultures and communities
Echo Project
Live music is a powerful way to support emotional well-being and human connection. Because of this, Echo Project brings live music to underserved children and communities, creating opportunities to experience music beyond screens. Led by youth musicians, performances and activities are designed to reach those who may not otherwise have access to music.
Echo Unplugged
Real-world connection is essential for children’s growth. Because of this, Echo Unplugged is an after-school program that encourages kids to step away from screens and experience the world using all five senses. Led by youth, the program creates space for authentic, real-life moments that can’t be found in a digital world.
Happy Note Lesson
Happy Note Lesson is Hibiki’s online one-on-one music program for underserved students all over the world, offering personalized guidance at each student’s pace. Young musicians provide supportive instruction, helping children build skills, confidence, and a love for music.
Echo Craft Lab
Human connection in underserved communities is an important part of our growth. Echo Craft Lab is a hands-on program where we explore art beyond music. Through painting, design, crafts, and simple DIY projects, we create, experiment, and express ourselves while connecting with others. It’s a space where we can build relationships, try new ideas, and enjoy making something with our own hands.
Echo Global Project
We aim to expand access to music for underserved communities around the world.
Meet The Youth Team
Youth members are middle and high school students who bring many kinds of talent, from music to art and media. We perform, create, support programs, and help lead Hibiki’s projects with creativity and heart.
Founding members
Fuga Endo 30'
Piano / Viola
Kanon Endo 26'
Piano / Viola
Zen Parris 29'
Violin
Directors
Zen
Parris
29'
Youth Executive Director
Violinist, Founder & Director of "Echo Unplugged", "Happy Note Lessons", "Voice of Our Youth"
Naoka
Deadwiley 30'
Regional Director
Tokyo & Yokohama, Japan
Juniper
Wang
29'
Director of PR
Founder & Director of "Echo Craft Lab"
Misa
Ray
29'
Regional Director
Chula Vista, CA USA
Musicians / Craft team
San Diego, CA
Alyssa
Ferrel
31'
Guitar
Dillon Weissman
30'
Violin
Teddy
Yu
31'
Violin
Kayden
Condo
Piano
Ryuku
Sakurai
29'
Piano
Misa Buermann 32'
Violin
Clover Wang
31'
Craft
Lilica Whitacre
Piano
Noah Stuempfig 29'
Piano
Kaito Buermann
31'
Cello
Kai
Condo
Trumpet, Piano
Taiyo Whitacre
Piano
Chula Vista, CA
Aiden DeLutri
Piano
Tokyo, Japan
Kouko
Yamamoto
30'
Piano
Ricky
Fumoto
31'
Trumpet
Board of directors
Providing guidance and support
Our board members serve as resources for our young musicians, bringing their experience and oversight to ensure a stable and supportive environment. Together, they help provide structure and coordinate opportunities for the musicians and organizations we support.
Mariko Parris
President
Shoko Endo
Secretary
Rob Hemby
Treasurer
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