David-Elijah has enjoyed his one year in the Youth Orchestra program very much. He says, “Orchestra has been the place where I've found community and grown the most not only as a musician, but as a person.” David-Elijah has also played in the Washington High School orchestra, and with his combined experiences he plans to attend Vanderbilt University, where he’ll continue to play viola. About YO, David-Elijah has said “The 15-minute breaks and making wonderful music together are just some reasons I feel so blessed to have been around such talented musicians.”