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)