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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 Seniors—have a college update? Please email any corrections or updates to Marketing and Communications Director, Julienne Cormier, at jcormier@pyomusic.org.
