2024 William Pu Music Academy Showcase Day!

WPMA Showcase Concert, April 19, 2025.

What an incredible day of music at our William Pu Music Academy annual showcase concert! From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, our 120 talented students mesmerized audiences in two different rooms simultaneously with their solo performances, which including violin, viola, cello, flute, piano, etc. instruments. The dedication and hard work of our music academy students […]

Atlanta Festival Virtuosi Performed At Georgia State Capitol!

String orchestra poses on grand staircase.

The Atlanta Festival Virtuosi (the sister organization of the William Pu Music Academy, which runs year-round) was honored to perform at the Georgia State Capitol on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at the invitation of House District 50’s Dr. Michelle Au, MD/MPH. The electrifying performance showcased every young musician’s talents, wowing the audience. The Atlanta Festival Academy […]

6 WPMA Students Accepted to 2024 GHP!

Young man in suit holding cello.

Congratulations to six WPMA students who have been selected as finalists for 2024 Georgia’s Honors Program (GHP)! GHP is a residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors. The nominated students undergo three interviews/auditions to be selected. Among them are two violinists, one violist, and four cellists from WPMA, showcasing […]

WPMA 8th Grader Violin Student Won Competitions and Solo with GCYS!

Woman playing violin in orchestra.

Congratulations to 14 year-old Ellie Kim, a WPMA violin student of Mr. William Pu, for an outstanding performance of “Winter” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the Gwinnett County Youth Symphony at Duluth High School on March 26, 2024! As the WINNER of the GCYS Concerto Competition, her performance on the podium without a conductor was […]

9-Year-Old WPMA Violin Student Solo with JCSO!

Young girl plays violin with orchestra conductor.

Congratulations to Chloe Jung, our talented 9 year-old WPMA student who studies with Mr. William Pu, for her orchestra solo debut with the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra at the Dolvin Elementary School this morning! She performed with total confidence and musical maturity in front of hundreds of elementary school students. Keep shining, Chloe! 👍🎻🌟🎶

4 WPMA Students Feature as Soloists with Orchestras!

Young man in tuxedo playing violin.

Congratulations to four of Mr. William Pu’s gifted students, who are about to shine as soloists with various orchestras in the coming months, showcasing their remarkable talent and dedication. Let’s celebrate Chloe Jung, Ellie Kim, Charlotte Jeong, and Didi Stone’s great achievements! Chloe Jung (9 years old): will perform the Vivaldi A Minor Violin Concerto […]

WPMA Founders Featured in the Johns Creek Magazine!

Couple holding violins on magazine cover.

The founders of the William Pu Music Academy are the featured family in the February 2024 edition of the Johns Creek Neighbors magazine. This feature is a testament to share their passion for music and our commitment to the community. They are grateful for this recognition and extend their thanks to everyone for their support […]

WPMA 14-Year-Old Violin Student Won Awards!

Smiling woman holding a violin.

We are pleased to acknowledge the achievements of 8th-grade violinist Charlotte Jeong, a student at the William Pu Music Academy. Charlotte has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 YOU Award in the Fine Arts category. The YOU Awards International celebrates talented youth from diverse backgrounds, with current honorees from Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas, […]

67 WPMA Students Participated in 2024 GMEA All-State Conference!

Group of students wearing green shirts.

Congratulations to all 67 WPMA students who performed at the 2024 All-State Band and Orchestra at the Classic Center in Athen. It’s truly exciting to witness 67 WPMA students performing on stage. This experience will be invaluable for our students! A big thanks to all the GMEA teachers who volunteered to make the event such […]