Congratulations to the following WPMA students for winning a chair in 2018-2019 of the following youth orchestras! Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) Violin: Kirsten Lee, Nina Youn, Kevin Chen, Eileen Liu, Kelly Jeong (2nd violin principal), Jinsol Shin, Ellie Park Viola: John Cho (principal), Kaci Xie (principal), Jason Seo ` Emory Symphony Youth Orchestra (EYSO) Violin:…

Starting in October 2018, William Pu Music Academy is excited to present a new performance opportunity for young cellists. The WPMA Cello Ensemble will offer intermediate and advanced level players a chance to explore and enjoy the unique repertoire and sonorities of the cello choir. Led by Dr. Martin Gueorguiev, the cello ensemble will perform…

William Pu Music Academy is thrilled to welcome Clara Vargas (flute/oboe), Weiru Sheng (violin), Erdong Li (guitar) and Clark Carruth (chamber music/viola) to join the excellent WPMA faculty! Flute/Oboe A native of Georgia, Clara Vargas began her musical studies with the piano at the age of 6. After a decade on the piano, she decided…

Welcome back & hope everyone had a wonderful summer! It’s time to register for WPMA Fall 2018 music lessons! The mandatory annual registration fee for both new and returing students of $65 per student, $80 per family is due in August. Private lesson tuition payment is due on FIRST lesson of the month. Please contact your…

After a week of vigorous orchestra coaching by the wonderful musicians of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and rehearsing by Maestros Michael Palmer. The Atlanta Youth Orchestra is giving its final concert tomorrow, Saturday, June 16. Mr. William Pu will be featuring as a soloist and perform the famous Chinese violin concerto, the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto with Atlanta Youth Orchestra. Some of…

We are pleased to share that WPMA violin student, Kira Doppel (13), won 2nd place in Fiddle Slow Airs and 3rd place in Fiddle in the age group under 15 in recent competition – the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil, held in St. Louis, Missouri from May 11-13. Musicians who place first or second in the Midwest…

Atlanta Youth Orchestra (AYO), a non-profit organization 501(c)3, founded by Mr. William Pu. The mission of AYO is to connect and enrich the lives of young musicians through cultural exchange programs. Ultimately, all student musicians, including the WPMA students, will benefit from the AYO program. However, like all non-profit organizations, AYO needs the public support every step…

Congratulations to the Tuna Quintet ~ the Grand Prize Winner of 2018 Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition (high school division)! Five members of the Tuna Quintet are Monica Chang (violin), John Cho (viola), Adam Wang (cello), Alex Pu (bass) and Carson Lee (piano) from the William Pu Music Academy. They performed Schubert “Trout” Quintet for the…

Congratulations to Grace Peng (13) and graduating senior Carson Lee, piano students of Dr. Raffi Besalyan at WPMA for winning 2nd and 3rd places respectively in the inaugural U.S. Regional Osaka International Music Competition held on May 12 in Kopleff Recital Hall at GSU. As top prize winners Grace and Carson were selected to compete…