About Us
High-quality classical music has long been exclusive—reserved for those who can access the best teachers and institutions.
Solegio Arts changes that.
Our Mission
Access and opportunity are at the heart of artistic growth. For a young musician, inspiration is everything—one transformative lesson, one moment of insight from a master, can change the course of a career.
We bring world-class musicians directly to the community, creating opportunities for students to learn, perform, and grow under the guidance of internationally renowned artists—without needing to be part of an elite institution first.
Music is a gift that grows with each generation. Every lesson learned becomes a lesson shared, and every note played carries something forward.
Solegio Arts: Where music gives back.
About the Founder and Executive Director
Joanne Yesol Choi
Korean-Canadian cellist Joanne Yesol Choi is a celebrated artist recognized as one of CBC’s 2022 30 Under 30 Canadian Musicians. A founding member of the Dior Quartet, she has toured internationally, competing in major competitions such as Banff, Bartók, and Melbourne. She performed on prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall, Koerner Hall, Banff Centre and Tippet Rise Art Center. The Dior Quartet, winners of the 2023 Concert Artists Guild Competition, served as Quartet-in-Residence at the Glenn Gould School from 2021-2024.
A passionate educator, Joanne has guest lectured at Stanford University and the University of Toronto and served on faculty at PRIZM and Mostly Modern Festivals. A graduate of Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, Joanne is dedicated to exploring diversity and accessibility in classical music. Beyond classical performance, Joanne has published a children’s book commissioned by Autism in Mind in 2024 and is launching Solegio Arts, a charity music nonprofit in 2025.