Fibonacci Chamber Ensemble

"It was such a joy to have the Fibonacci Chamber Ensemble from the Sacramento Youth Symphony for our Summer Family Friday program! Their performance brought incredible energy and a sense of celebration to the event, creating a vibrant atmosphere that families of all ages could enjoy. It was inspiring to see young musicians sharing their talent and passion. It added a truly special touch to the day."

- Rachel Castro, Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento

Our Story

The Fibonacci Chamber Ensemble started in November 2024 with violinists Zoey Chang and Melody Wu, cellist Candace Li, and violist Sebastian Li. 

“During Thanksgiving that year, we wanted to do something meaningful to give back to the community and share our gratitude through music,” recalls violinist Melody Wu. “Since many seniors don’t have easy access to live performances, we decided to bring chamber music to them,” says violinist Zoey Chang.

In their first year together, the group has played 12 concerts at senior communities around Davis — becoming frequent guests at Carlton Senior Living, University Retirement Community, Atria Covell Gardens, and Galileo Adult Day Care.

“I feel proud when we play for seniors,” says violist Sebastian Li. “They’re always so welcoming, and seeing how much they enjoy the music makes it really meaningful for me,” continues cellist Candace Li.

“People always ask us how we got our name. Before we started this quartet, me, Candace, and Sebastian were actually on a robotics team called Fibotnacci — with a ‘t’ in the middle because of ‘bot,’" says Zoey. "We really loved that name, so when we decided to start a chamber group last year and asked Melody to join us, we just took out the ‘t’ and became the Fibonacci Chamber Ensemble.”

Musician Bios

Zoey Chang

Zoey is currently a 9th grader at Holmes Junior High in Davis. She began playing the violin at age 7 and is currently a member of the Sacramento Youth Symphony. In her spare time, she likes to draw and listen to all sorts of music. One of her unusual talents is being able to wiggle both of her ears. Zoey was selected to the 2025 CODA (California Orchestra Directors Association) Honor String Orchestra.

Candace Li

Candace is currently living in Davis where she is attending Holmes Jr High School as a 9th grader. She began playing the cello in Kindergarten and is currently a member of the Holmes Jr High Advanced Orchestra as well as the Sacramento Youth Symphony. Besides playing the cello, her other hobbies include reading, drawing, running, and experimenting with new cooking recipes. One unusual talent of hers is being good at reflex card games. Candace is currently the principal cello of the Sacramento Youth Symphony Premier Orchestra and was selected to the 2025 California Junior High All-State String Orchestra.

Sebastian Li

Sebastian is currently living in Davis where he is attending Holmes Jr High as a 7th grader. He began playing the viola around 3 years ago and is currently a member of the Sacramento Youth Symphony. In addition to playing the viola, Sebastian’s other interests include robotics, martial arts, pleasure reading, and Minecraft. An unusual talent includes being able to solve a rubix cube in record time. Sebastian has been selected to the 2026 California Junior High All-State Symphony Orchestra.

Melody Wu

Melody is in 9th grade at Holmes Jr. High, has been playing violin for 10 years, and a member of the United 2010G Blue Team. She has two younger siblings, Aria and William. Her hobbies include soccer, reading, and sleeping. She also likes to travel and spend time with her family. One of her unusual talents include being able to score goals from corner kicks. Melody is currently the concertmaster of the Holmes Junior High Advanced Orchestra and served as principal viola of the 2025 CODA (California Orchestra Directors Association) Honor Symphony Orchestra.