Thanks for the great efforts surrounding the inaugural year of the EMTA Excellence in Music Awards held on May 18, 2024. Congratulations to all students for preparing quality programs and sharing their talents! Many studios were represented in these awards, showing the depth and breadth of our wonderful EMTA teachers.

The Joan Brown Award is given for First Place in the 11th/12th Grade age group.  The first place winners each won $600.00.

11-12 Grade

1st Place Tie and dual Joan Brown Award Winners

2nd Place
Meredith Nam – student of Allan Park

3rd  Place
Emily Nong – student of Angela Michael

Honorable Mention
Elaina Mergler – student of Marie Wollam-Mergler
William Shirts – student of Jensina Oliver

9-10 Grade

Gala Performers

Award Winners: (unranked)
Logan Lai – student of Valerie Gathright
Dylan Le – student of Angela Michael
Joel Rice – student of Jensina Oliver
Courtney Tam – student of Yelena Balabanova
Zoe Vance – student of Laurie McFarland
Seth Zeon – student of Mariya Koshkina

Honorable Mention
Kate Nguyen – student of Marie Wollam-Mergler
Sydney Tang – student of Cathy Baylor

7-8 Grade

Gala Performers

Award winners: (unranked)
Jayce Brown – student of Marie Wollam-Mergler
Andrew Burrows – student of Kathy Wolf
Zara Do – student of Frances Goei
Kevin Fan – student of Yelena Balabanova
Kendra Lee – student of Amber Saldivar
Chloe Mergler – student of Marie Wollam-Mergler
Colin Murdock -student of Jensina Oliver
Lydia Thomas  – student of Laurie McFarland

More information about the EMTA Excellence in Music Awards.