We are proud to celebrate WPMA cello student Ethan Goh, who was selected to perform in a masterclass with internationally renowned cellist Zuill Bailey at Emory University last week, accompanied by our very own Sonny Yoo. Only three students were invited to play in the masterclass, with Ethan standing out as the sole pre-college cellist alongside two students from Emory University.
This honor comes in recognition of Ethan’s outstanding musicianship and achievements. He currently serves as Principal Cellist of the Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) and Assistant Principal Cellist of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) for the 2025-26 season—positions that reflect his artistry, discipline, and dedication to his cello studies.
About Zuill Bailey
Zuill Bailey is widely regarded as one of the foremost cellists of his generation, celebrated for his technical command, expressive tone, and charismatic presence on stage. He is a Grammy Award-winning recording artist whose discography includes dozens of acclaimed albums, and his performances span leading concert halls across the globe. Bailey currently serves as Professor of Cello at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Throughout his distinguished career, Bailey has appeared as a soloist with over 200 orchestras worldwide including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony and many more, collaborated with some of today’s most important conductors and musicians such as Itzhak Perlman, Leon Fleisher, Jaime Laredo, the Juilliard String Quartet, Lynn Harrell, and Janos Starker, and established himself as a dedicated educator and advocate for music’s transformative power. His guidance in the masterclass offered Ethan—and all in attendance—a wonderful opportunity to learn from a cellist of international acclaim.
About William Pu Music Academy
With this achievement, Ethan joins a long line of WPMA students who have worked with internationally recognized artists through masterclasses, competitions, and festival experiences. Our student achievements reflect the academy’s mission to provide the best possible music education to young musicians in Atlanta and prepare them for the opportunities to work directly with the world’s leading performers and teachers, inspiring the next generation of artistry and excellence.
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—often several times per week—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 masterclass artists at wpmusicacademy.com.
