Canada International Youth Piano Festival

Four Academy students win top honours at the 2021 Canada International Youth Piano Festival.

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been harsh on nearly everyone, especially those who are in their prime years of learning and development. Among all the challenges of remote learning and the uncertainties of our time, our students and teachers have continued their tight-knit work with great motivation, supporting one another with love from afar.

We are so incredibly proud of each and every one of them.

Lois (top left), Derek (top right), Kailyn (bottom left), and Mayling (bottom right)

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lois, Derek, Kailyn, and Mayling for their excellent results at the recent Canada International Youth Piano Festival, which took place virtually over the last two weeks based on video submissions. Competing in a pool of over 400 applicants, they were awarded the following:

Lois Ai (6) – Honorary Mention, Age 7 and Under
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ibv8kLHbdE

Derek Sun (6) – Silver Award, Age 7 and Under
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXXuVqKrpC4

Kailyn Pan (10) – Honorary Mention, Age 8-10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBDguvd1VI8

Mayling Camilleri (14) – Honorary Mention, Age 14-17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC4dAuiZ5Y8

As award winners, their performances were also streamed on the Canada International Piano Competition’s YouTube channel as part of the Prizewinners Concerts (linked above).

As a result of their success, Director Yang was also awarded an Outstanding Teacher Award for her work in preparing the students.

We could not be more inspired by your talent and dedication. Congratulations Lois, Derek, Kailyn, and Mayling!