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What a wonderful way to end the day with End-of-Year Party hosted by PIOM Honor Society!! From games and music to a delicious potluck shared together, it was truly a joyful evening filled with laughter, friendship, and community spirit.

A heartfelt thank you to all the parents for your generous support and for bringing so much food to share with everyone!❤️

Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to all the parents, students, and teachers who made our May 2026 Student Recitals at the Harris Center a tremendous success! We are so proud of every performer for their hard work, dedication, and beautiful performances on stage.

Thank you to our wonderful families and faculty for your endless support and teamwork in creating such a memorable and inspiring celebration of music and achievement.
Bravo to everyone involved last weekend! ❤️

Warmest congratulations to PIOM students on their outstanding achievements in the 2026 CAPMT Go for the Gold Competition!🎉🎉🎉

Piano Division I
4th Place (tie) — Elvin Liu (Ms. Carol’s Studio)
5th Place (tie) — Kailey Yang (Ms. Carol’s Studio)
6th Place (tie) — Camilla Ke (Mr. Matt’s Studio)

Piano Division II
2nd Place — Kevin Liu (Ms. Carol’s Studio)
4th Place (tie) — Claire Jung (Ms. Carol’s Studio)
4th Place (tie) — Catherine Liu (Ms. Carol’s Studio)
5th Place (tie) — Emrys Tu (Dr. Tchantceva’s Studio)
6th Place (tie) — Alex Tao (Dr. Tchantceva’s Studio)

Piano Division IIIa
1st Place — Kate Xu (Ms. Carol’s Studio)

Piano Division IIIb
4th Place — Owen Gourdin (Ms. Cloris’s Studio)

String Division VI
2nd Place — Annabelle Wong, violin (Ms. Rei’s Studio)

String Division VII
2nd Place — Alex Tu, violin (Dr. Sporov’s Studio)
4th Place — Noah Wong, cello (Mr. Chen’s Studio)
5th Place — Jasper Hu, cello (Mr. Chen’s Studio)

String Division VIII
5th Place — Angelina Cui, violin (Ms. Rei’s Studio)

We are incredibly proud of all our students and teachers for their hard work, dedication, and musical excellence!🎉🎉🎉

Marking our 10th year visiting Carnegie Hall is truly a special milestone, and this past weekend made it even more meaningful.
We are incredibly proud of all our PIOM students for their outstanding performances, this is a moment to remember and to build upon.
And to our parents, thank you for your unwavering support and trust throughout this journey. Your encouragement and commitment make all the difference in helping these young musicians thrive.
We look forward to many more milestones ahead!
Thank you everyone for the unforgettable memories.

On World Piano Day, we are deeply honored and profoundly grateful to celebrate this special occasion with Maestro Mikhail Voskresensky here in Folsom.

His presence, artistry, and generous spirit have made today’s concert and masterclass an extraordinary and unforgettable experience for our students and community. To learn directly from an artist of his stature is both a rare privilege and an invaluable source of inspiration.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for today’s concert and masterclass. Your presence, encouragement, and support made this occasion all the more meaningful.❤️

We warmly invite you to attend a special piano recital and masterclass by the legendary pianist Mikhail Voskresensky on March 29, from 3:00–6:00 PM.

Mikhail Voskresensky is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist and distinguished professor of the Moscow Conservatory, known for his deep musical insight and decades of teaching some of the world’s finest pianists.

Attending this event is a rare opportunity to witness world-class artistry up close and gain invaluable inspiration and learning that goes far beyond regular lessons. We strongly encourage all students to take part in this unique musical experience.

RECITAL PROGRAM:

Mozart, Fantasy in d minor, K397
Beethoven, Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” Op. 27 No. 2
Chopin, Valses Op. 64 No 1 & 2
Lizst, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11

MASTERCLASS PROGRAM:

Kevin Liu
Berkovich, Variations on a Theme of Paganini

Ella Jiang
Mendelssohn, Rondo Capriccio, Op. 14

Kate Xu
Beethoven, Sonata in C minor “Pathétique” Op. 13 I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio

Tickets is available at
https://www.harriscenter.net/events?range=&time=&genre=&attrib=&date=2026-03-29&search=

We are thrilled to celebrate Isabel Feng and her upcoming performance at the prestigious Hilton Head International Piano Competition! 🎹✨

Bravissimi! It brings us so much joy to watch this exceptional young artist continue to grow and be recognized on important international stages.

Wishing Isabel the very best as she prepares for this exciting opportunity—we are so proud of you! 🌟

Music with a purpose! 🎶
Bravo to our PIOM Student Honor Society for organizing such a wonderful fundraising event. Thank you to everyone who came to support this great cause — all proceeds will be donated to the Folsom Library.

Grateful for our amazing parents and their unconditional support. ❤️

🎻 Pacific ChamberFest 2026 is heading to Strausberg, Germany!! 🇩🇪

Join us for an inspiring chamber music experience with outstanding musicians from around the world. Registration is now open!

🔗 Register today:
www.piom.org/pacific-chamberfest

Germany

Dr. Lao’s masterclass was a resounding success. Big ‘Thank you’ to all the teachers, students, and parents, who showed up to enjoy and support this exciting showcase! Brava, Dr. Lao!