Phoebe XU

Phoebe Xu, born in 2008, is a cellist currently studying with Beth Sandvoss at the Mount Royal University Conservatory as a member of the Advanced Academy Program. She began studying cello at the age of nine through the Manitoba Conservatory of Music with Blair Burns and has previously studied with Yuri Hooker, John Kadz, and Joanne Perron. Phoebe has been a member of the Calgary Youth Orchestra since 2023 and previously performed with the Winnipeg Youth Orchestra for four years. An active participant in festivals and competitions, she has received notable distinctions including first place in the MCMA Senior Strings Scholarship and the Sydney McInnis Baroque Scholarship. Alongside her work as a cellist, Phoebe is also an accomplished pianist and has competed successfully at the provincial level. She enjoys sharing music with her community and regularly volunteers to perform at senior residences and local events.