Thursday, October 31, 2013

Letter of Recommendation (Justin Wynne, Class of 2013, West Point Academy)


                                                                                                                               Oct 30, 2013
To:              West Point Academy



Young people with vision and purpose give our world clarity, stability, and hope. Their compassion, sense of respect, and honor inspires trust. Justin Wynne embodies these virtues and it is with great pleasure I recommend him to West Point Academy for the 2014-15 school year. He will undoubtedly shape our country’s future.

Justin has been a member of nonprofit organization, the Irvine Young Concert Artists (IYCA) since 2012. A youth orchestra dedicated to music education, Justin was drawn to my organization because he loves what we do: performing with Hollywood film composers and famous pop artists in the recording studios. In December 2012, Justin joined IYCA at Capitol Records for our charity project for the victims of Hurricane Sandy and the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. The recording reached millions via YouTube. Justin’s music had reached the world.

As a music educator, violinist, and music producer, I am drawn to young people with compassion. These are the unique individuals that can shape our world with their actions. For me, Justin is such an individual who leads by example. There is clarity in what he believes in and what he does.

Our world needs compassionate leaders. Selfless acts of kindness have prevented wars, healed wounds, and built bridges in our country’s history. Justin’s compassion to help those less fortunate is what I learned watching him perform as a recording artist last year at Capitol Records.

A young man filled with his dreams and aspirations is the ideal West Point candidate. Justin is eager to help, to protect, and to serve the world. And he is willing to make the sacrifices to for this dream to become reality. In 2012, Justin served the world through music.

Away from music, Justin’s devotion in humanitarian causes to serve his church, the poor, and the underprivileged is remarkable. There is purpose and meaning to what he does, and all with an artistic touch. To excel and to work with the best is what defined Justin’s activities in high school.

Justin embodies a relentless work ethic, driven by duty and honor. It is his love for ‘country’ that brings him to West Point.

It is with great pride I recommend Justin Wynne to your attention. Justin’s achievements and character make him an excellent candidate for West Point.


Your’s Truly,
Albert Wu
Executive Director, Irvine Young Concert Artists