Celebrating PYO Music Institute's Graduating Class of 2024 - PYO Music Institute

As the 2023-2024 season comes to a close, we are filled with immense pride and joy as we congratulate the PYO Music Institute Class of 2024 on their remarkable achievements. It is our pleasure to share that 73 of our PYOMI graduates will be attending 39 colleges, universities, and conservatories across 14 states in the U.S. this fall. This milestone is a testament to their exceptional talents, as well as their unwavering dedication, discipline, and commitment to both their musical and academic pursuits.

We are thrilled to highlight that 11% of our graduates have been accepted into Ivy League schools. Additionally, 30% of the Class of 2024 plans to major in music-related fields, such as performance, music education, and music business. We are particularly excited about the five students who will be double majoring in music and another field of study, demonstrating their diverse interests and ability to excel in multiple disciplines.

This year’s graduates embody the invaluable role that transformative music education plays in shaping future leaders. Their journey at the PYO Music Institute has not only honed their musical abilities but has also instilled in them a deep sense of purpose, resilience, and a commitment to excellence. We have no doubt that the Class of 2024 will continue to inspire and impact their respective fields and communities positively.

To the Class of 2024, as you embark on this next chapter of your lives, remember that you have our full support and encouragement. We hope you will continue to keep music a part of your lives and use your talents to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Congratulations once again to the PYO Music Institute Class of 2024. You have achieved so much, and we are excited to see all the extraordinary things you will accomplish.







PYO Music Institute Class of 2024

California

University of California Santa Barbara
Bruno Klena, Microbiology

University of Southern California – Thorton School of Music
Wesley Bozman, Jazz Studies – Piano Performance

Colorado

University of Colorado Boulder
Ryannah Blackman, Violin Performance

Connecticut

Wesleyan University
Shloka Bhattacharyya, Mathematics

Yale University
Elena Chang, Anthropology

Delaware

University of Delaware
Jayla Jones, Biomedical Engineering

Florida

University of Miami
Emmett Sykes, Undecided

Indiana

Indiana University – Jacobs School of Music
Jared Griffith, Music Education

Maryland

Johns Hopkins University – Peabody Institute
Aram Karpeh, Double Bass Performance
Lucas Lauprasert, Viola Performance
Nicholas Mahoney, Trombone Performance
Leila Myers, French Horn Performance

University of Maryland
Gaurav Kakarla, Computer Science

Massachusetts

Boston University
Chloe Yang, Education

Northeastern University
Anh-Linh McCaskill, Computer Science and Design

Smith College
Hailey Li, Biology

Michigan

Hillsdale Collge
Molly Coleman, Music and English

Missouri

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Clarissa Rutenkroger, Environmental Engineering

New Jersey

Princeton University
Jessica Hou, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Sarah Li, Comparative Literature

Rowan University
Niklas Umland, Undecided

Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Yeajee Choi, Biological Sciences
Isabella D’Agostino, Italian

New York

Bard College and Conservatory
Charles Krieg, Undecided (Starts in Fall 2025)
Alexander Steketee, Cello Performance and Political Science

Columbia University – Barnard College
Vivian Yang, Neuroscience

Cornell University
Ryan Ye, Computer Science

New York University
Emilie Xie, Dramatic Writing
Natalie Chen, Music Business

Pratt Institute
Botong Li, Architecture

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Winston Hewitt, Mathematics

School of Visual Arts
Hannah Y. Lee, Design (Motion Design)

University of Rochester – Eastman School of Music
Austin Snavely, Jazz Music Performance

Vassar College
Grace Lipinski, English (Pre-Law Track)

Ohio

Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Josiah Mendenhall, Violin Performance

Oberlin College and Conservatory
Adam Elbohy, Chemistry and Violin Performance
Yael Lebovic, Psychology
Gabriela Salvador-Riera, Violin Performance
Kyle Sonon, Viola Performance and Computer Science

Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University
Helen Zheng, Psychology/Creative Writing/Data Sciences

Drexel University
Audrey Ling, Architecture

Gettysburg College
Jeff Dieteman, Undecided
Victoria Mitchell, Psychology & Cello Performance (Sunderman Conservatory)

Haverford College
Yi-En Ho, Undecided
Sky Okpaku, Undecided
Kevin Yuan, Mathematics

Penn State – University Park
Henry Zhang, Computer Science

Swarthmore College
Justine Sullivan-Cozza, Global Studies/Languistics/Music

Temple University
Chloe Bidegary, Clarinet Performance (Boyer College of Music)
Jace Cocola, Undecided
Joseph Fiore, Percussion Performance (Boyer College of Music)
Emily Gelok, Physics
Ian Kohn, Percussion Performance (Boyer College of Music)
Madelyn Mingo, Bioengineering
Thayne Sharp, Undecided
Sabrina Stemetzki, Flute Performance (Boyer College of Music)

University of Pennsylvania
Megan Chan, Economics
Alexander Kang, Vagelos Program in Life Sciences & Management (LSM)
Kwanchi Loo, Computer Science

University of Pittsburgh
Adelyn Kelly, Pre-Occupational Therapy

West Chester University
Anyah Pilat, Music Education

Undecided
Angela Wu
Brooklyn Vasquez
Calvin Bouch
Christian Schaal
Gabriel Fuentes
Hannah Lee
Jeremy Green
Mauricio Gonzalez
Noah Howington
Ritsu Nakagawa
Vivian Ma
William McKeever

Class of 2024 Seniorshave a college update? Please email any corrections or updates to Marketing and Communications Director, Julienne Cormier, at jcormier@pyomusic.org.