We’re proud to share that 19 William Pu Music Academy students have been named to the string sections of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra for the 2026–27 season — nearly one in four of the orchestra’s string players. Two of them will lead their sections: Arsheya Singh as Principal Viola and Ethan Goh as Principal Cello.
More than 300 musicians audition for ASYO’s 120 chairs each year. Congratulations to every student who auditioned, and as always, to the teachers who prepared them: William Pu, Amy Chang, and Martin Gueorguiev.
Violin I — students of William Pu
Ian Chan (Stand 4) · James Lee (Stand 5) · Ellie Kim (Stand 5) · Audrey Lee (Stand 7) · Elaine Jin-Britt (Stand 8) · Chloe Park (Stand 9)
Violin II — students of William Pu
Emma Gierum Arellano (Stand 4) · Elsye Santoso (Stand 5) · Chloe Kim (Stand 6) · Emily Klayman (Stand 7) · Aidan Park (Stand 11)
Viola — students of Amy Chang
Arsheya Singh (Principal) · Fisher Yu (Stand 3) · Mia Jiang (Stand 3) · Adam Kim (Stand 4) · Dana Chang (Stand 7)
Cello — students of Martin Gueorguiev
Ethan Goh (Principal) · Caleb Mani (Stand 4) · Preston Schlotman (Stand 5)
About the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra
Founded in 1974, the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra brings together rising 8th- through 12th-grade musicians from more than 20 metro Atlanta school districts. More than 300 students audition each year for the orchestra’s 120 chairs. Under Music Director William R. Langley, ASYO performs a three-concert series at Atlanta Symphony Hall and works throughout the season with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians as coaches and mentors.
About William Pu Music Academy
The William Pu Music Academy is a private, award-winning, conservatory-style music academy in Atlanta. WPMA offers music education programming taught by the finest musicians and pedagogues in all of Georgia. In addition to taking 1-on-1 instrument lessons with highly-trained faculty, students at WPMA study music theory & sight-reading, participate in monthly recitals, studio classes, masterclasses with guest artists, and perform in chamber and orchestra ensembles. Academy students receive a rich and comprehensive music education, supported by a dedicated faculty. In this environment distinguished by its community and learning opportunities, WPMA students frequently compete and succeed in state and nation-wide auditions. Learn more about WPMA and previous student achievements at wpmusicacademy.com.
