Scholarship Auditions

THE NEXT RPTA SCHOLARSHIP EVENT WILL BE SPRING 2026

Scholarship Auditions - Exciting Updates


From the December 2024 RPTA Newsletter

We are excited to share important news about the future of RPTA’s Scholarship Auditions. After thoughtful discussion through an ad-hoc committee, the Scholarship Auditions will take a brief pause for 2025 as we reimagine this beloved event to better serve our students and teachers.

The Ad-Hoc Scholarship Committee is working on innovative updates, including expanded participation opportunities, new prize categories, and collaborations with regional music programs. These enhancements will ensure the program’s continued impact and accessibility.

The reimagined scholarship event will debut during the 70th anniversary year of RPTA’s founding, in the 2025-2026 academic year—a milestone celebration of our shared dedication to fostering musical excellence.

We are grateful for your ongoing support and look forward to unveiling this exciting new chapter. Stay tuned for further updates as we shape this transformative initiative together!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the RPTA President, Bridget O’Leary at president@raleighpianoteachers.org, or Bonnie Walker (Committee chair) at bonniewalker0214@gmail.com 

2023 Winners 

LEVEL I WINNERS

Winner

Irena Gao  (Florence Ko)

Winner

Maxwell Li  (Florence Ko)

Honorable Mention

Iris Wang  (Olga Urick)

Excellence Award

Luna Li  (Amy Work)

Excellence Award

John Slaughter  (Olga Urick)

LEVEL II WINNERS

Winner

Yaqi Li  (Florence Ko)

Winner

Andrew Wood  (Margaret Evans)

Honorable Mention

Chloe Lin  (Florence Ko)