Elise Ho, 15 years old, is a 10th grader, and studies with Mark Delpriora at Manhattan Pre-college. She has participated and won prizes in several competitions, including the Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition, Canadian International Music Competition, and Birmingham International Music Competition. She also had the opportunity to work with prominent guitarists Rupert Boyd, Gohar Vardanyan, Ana Vidovic, Mak Grgic, and Xavier Jara. In her spare time she performs with choirs at nursing homes, schools, and community events. She enjoys cooking, tennis, and listening to music.