Give-back Music Concert for Seniors at CareOne Livingston

LIVINGSTON, NJ — October 19, 2025 — A heartwarming Give-Back Music Concert was held at CareOne at Livingston, bringing together residents, staff, and families for an afternoon filled with classical music and community spirit. The event was co-organized by William Sun, a ninth-grade student at Newark Academy and a committee chair at AYLUS West Essex Branch, and Ms. Jennifer Storms, Recreation Director at CareOne Livingston, with the full support of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS), West Essex Branch. Special thanks to Ms. Alla Iovel, an inspiring piano instructor, for nurturing young musicians and encouraging her talented students to perform today.

The concert featured ten talented young musicians performing a variety of classical works on piano and violin. Their graceful performances filled the room with emotion, evoking the timeless beauty of composers such as Chopin, Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn, and Massenet. Residents smiled, tapped along, and described the afternoon as “truly unforgettable.”
Performers included:

• Jessica Hao (violin) – Meditation from Thaïs by J. Massenet
• Leonardo Yuan (piano) – Sonata in E minor, Mov. 3 by J. Haydn
• Elroy Chang (piano) – Sonatina, Op. 20, No. 1, Mov. 2 by J. Dussek
• Xiaoyao Li (piano) – Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Op. 66 by F. Chopin
• Chloe Pan (piano) – Impromptu, Op. 90, No. 2 by F. Schubert
• Yaming Wang (violin) – Concerto in A Minor, 1st Movement by J.S. Bach
• William Sun (piano) – Étude, Op. 10, No. 5 by F. Chopin
• Ella Ding (piano) – Waltz, Op. 64, No. 2 by F. Chopin
• Zhiyan Ding (piano) – Sonata, Op. 10, No. 2, Mov. 1 by L. Beethoven
• Simon Liu (piano) – Nocturne, Op. 48, No. 1 by F. Chopin

William served as the host for the event, introducing each performer and piece with poise and enthusiasm. “I love serving to give back to the community, and I’ve volunteered locally for three years.” William shared. “But this was my first time leading such a large event. It took more than a month of planning. It was challenging but also incredibly rewarding to see everyone smiling.”

At the end of the concert, Ms. Storms presented certificates of appreciation to the young musicians on behalf of CareOne, recognizing their efforts and talent. “This concert brought so much joy and relaxation to our residents,” she said. “Music has a unique power to connect people and lift spirits. We’re so grateful to William, our volunteers, and AYLUS West Essex for their dedication and kindness.”

Several residents expressed heartfelt appreciation for the performance, noting how it “made the day truly special.” They are already looking forward to welcoming the young performers back for another concert.

CareOne at Livingston, located at 68 Passaic Avenue, offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care services in a warm, home-like environment. To learn more, visit here.

The Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS) is a student-led nonprofit organization dedicated to community service and leadership development. Learn more here.