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Fantasy in D Minor A. Mozart
Julie Yang is a student at Sun Prairie West High School. She has been playing piano for six years, and currently studies with Daria Tennikova. In addition to piano, she also has been learning the cello for five years and plays in the Madison Community Orchestra. After high school, she plans to continue with music study.
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Etude Op 10 #9 F. Chopin
Mei is a 16-year-old junior at Madison West High School. She has studied piano for 10 years and is currently a student of Eric Tran. Mei has received Honorable Mentions in the 2024 and 2025 Bolz Young Artists Concerto Competition. In 2025, she won her school’s concerto competition and performed with the Madison West Orchestra, and was named the state winner of the WMTA competition. Mei has participated in WSMA and performed at the Overture Center. Other interests include her school's rocketry club, playing cello in WYSO, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Jeux D’eau M. Ravel
Owen Auby is a Junior at Monona Grove High School, and has studied piano with Jess Salek for nearly five years. Owen aspires to be a professional musician. In addition to playing the piano, other hobbies include listening to classical and jazz music, and composing music. Owen currently plays in the WYSO Pondrom Honors Piano Quartet, the Monona Grove Jazz Ensemble, and the Monona Grove Orchestra. Owen has also participated in the Piano Intensive at Interlochen Arts Camp.
