Koby Yousem is thrilled to be joining Areté Vocal Ensemble. He has been singing since his freshman year of high school, when his brother, Gil, convinced him that choir was better than a free period—he was right. In the past two years, Koby has toured Eastern Europe and performed at Carnegie Hall with the California Lutheran University Choir.

Outside of Areté, Koby can be found singing with the Temple Adat Elohim Chorale or music directing at Mesa Verde Middle School.

In addition to his musical pursuits, Koby is an avid carpenter and runs @chai.woodworking, where he creates custom projects and furniture.