We are thrilled to share that 26 WPMA students have earned a record high of 38 awards in the 2025 GMTA (Georgia Music Teachers Association) State Auditions for Strings/Guitar Division and Instrumental Concerto Auditions! A special shoutout to our OP (Outstanding Performer) – Conference Recitalist (1st Prize Winner), Ellie Kim, a student of Mr. William Pu, who was selected as the top winner in the Grade 8/9 Strings/Guitar Division. Ellie is invited to perform at the prestigious 2025 GMTA Conference, taking place November 6–8, 2025. We can’t wait to see her shine on stage at this special event! We are so proud of all our award winning WPMA students:
<<STRINGS/GUITAR DIVISION>>
<OP – CONFERENCE RECITALIST>
8/9 Grade: Ellie Kim (violin) Student of William Pu
<OP – 1st ALTERNATE>
8/9 Grade: Olivia Wang (violin) Student of William Pu
6/7 Grade: Franklin Sun (cello) Student of Martin Gueorguiev
<OP – 2nd ALTERNATE>
10/11 Grade: Ethan Nie (cello) Student of Martin Gueorguiev
8/9 Grade: Hamin You (violin) Student of William Pu
6/7 Grade: Sophie Chen (violin) Student of Amy Chang
4/5 Grade: Sion Park (violin) Student of Amy Chang
<OUTSTANDING PERFORMER>
8/9 Grade: Joshua Park (cello) Student of Martin Gueorguiev
<AWARD OF EXCELLENCE>
10/11 Grade: James Lee (violin) Student of William Pu
10/11 Grade: Caleb Mani (cello) Student of Martin Gueorguiev
10/11 Grade: Arsheya Singh (viola) Student of Amy Chang
8/9 Grade: Maya Srinivasan (violin) Student of William Pu
6/7 Grade: Priya Srinivasan (cello) Student of Martin Gueorguiev
6/7 Grade: Fisher Yu (viola) Student of Amy Chang
6/7 Grade: Adam Kim (viola) Student of Amy Chang
4/5 Grade: Siru Huang (violin) Student of Amy Chang
2/3 Grade: Mai Ichihashi (violin) Student of Jian Shang
<HONORABLE MENTION>
10/11 Grade: Ian Chan (violin) Student of William Pu
10/11 Grade: Elsye Santoso (violin) Student of William Pu
10/11 Grade: Ethan Leong (violin) Student of William Pu
8/9 Grade: Mia Jiang (viola) Student of Amy Chang
8/9 Grade: Stella Yi (viola) Student of Amy Chang
8/9 Grade: Sanjay Srinivasan (violin) Student of William Pu
2/3 Grade: May Jin (violin) Student of Jian Shang
<<INSTRUMENTAL CONCERTO>>
<OP – 2nd ALTERNATE>
Elli Kim (violin, 8th grade) Student of William Pu
<OUTSTANDING PERFORMER>
James Lee (violin, 10th grade) Student of William Pu
<AWARD OF EXCELLENCE>
Caleb Mani (cello, 10th grade) Student of Martin Gueorguiev
Elsye Santoso (violin, 10th grade) Student of William Pu
Ethan Nie (cello, 10th grade) Student of Martin Gueorguiev
Fisher Yu (viola, 7th grade) Student of Amy Chang
Adam Kim (viola, 7th grade) Student of Amy Chang
Chloe Kim (violin, 8th grade) Student of Jian Shang
Olivia Wang (violin, 8th grade) Student of William Pu
<HONORABLE MENTION>
Leonardo Balbi (violin, 10th grade) Student of William Pu
Sophie Chen (violin, 6th grade) Student of Amy Chang
Mia Jiang (viola, 8th grade) Student of Amy Chang
Stella Yi (viola, 8th grade) Student of Amy Chang
Joshua Park (cello, 9th grade) Student of Martin Gueorguiev
A huge thanks to our WPMA teachers for their excellent guidance and dedicated teaching. Your dedication and passion to our students make all the difference!
We are so proud of our students, families, and faculty for making this achievement possible. Bravo to all! 🏆👍🏻🎻🎉👏🏻
