Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Certificate of Merit Evaluation Results

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At 88 Keys Music Academy, we believe in nurturing musicianship, discipline, and artistic growth in every student. We are thrilled to share the outstanding results from the 2025 MTAC Certificate of Merit Evaluations, recognizing our students’ hard work, talent, and dedication across multiple levels. Their achievements represent not just personal milestones, but also a reflection of our vibrant and supportive learning community.

🎖️ Student Highlights by Level

Level Advance

  • Jessica Wijaya
    Arcadia High School, Arcadia

  • William Wu 
    Rio Hondo Prep, El Monte

Level P

  • Jordan Pugh 
    Field Elementary, Pasadena

  • Jayden Voong 
    Emperor Elementary, San Gabriel


Level 1

  • Daniel Bai 
    Highland Oaks Elementary, Arcadia

  • Eva Bai 
    Highland Oaks Elementary, Arcadia

  • Jude Don 
    Arroyo Pacific Academy, Duarte

  • Tharuli Kulasooriya
    Baldwin Stocker Elementary, Glendora

  • Callie Ramos 
    McKinley Elementary, San Gabriel


Level 2

  • Adalyn Chang
    Camino Grove Elementary, Arcadia

  • Ethan Fomin
    Monterey Highlands Elementary, Monterey Park

  • Jacob Fomin 
    Monterey Highlands Elementary, Monterey Park


Level 3

  • Albert Hsu 
    Temple City High School, Temple City

  • Annabel Hsu 
    Emperor Elementary, Temple City

  • Derek Ly 
    Longden Elementary, El Monte

  • Anna Pan 
    Pasadena Christian School, Arcadia

  • Alice Wu
    Huntington Middle School, Monterey Park

  • Amy Yu
    Ramona Elementary School, Alhambra

  • Christine Zhong 
    Highland Oaks Elementary, Arcadia


Level 4

  • Connor Listiawan
    Wilson Elementary, San Gabriel

  • Abhirami Ram 
    First Avenue Middle School, Arcadia

  • Amber Tam 
    Emperor Elementary, Temple City

  • Winston Zhuang 
    Blair Middle School, Pasadena


Level 5

  • Sean Cao
    Shuey Elementary, El Monte

  • Yiling Chen 
    First Avenue School, Arcadia

  • Drake Yu 
    Oak Avenue Intermediate, Temple City


Level 6

  • James Kong
    Holy Ave Elementary, Arcadia

  • Peony Liu 
    Maranatha High School, La Crescenta-Monrose

  • Chloe Wu 
    Huntington Middle School, Monterey Park

  • Calton Yu
    Rosemead High School, Rosemead

  • Ashley Yuen 
    Muscatel Middle School, Rosemead


Level 7

  • Ryan Cheung
    Walnut High School, Walnut

  • Tyler Wan 
    Arcadia High School, Arcadia

  • Rooney Zhang
    Holly Avenue Elementary School, Arcadia


Level 8

  • Hailey Ma 
    Garvey Intermediate, San Gabriel

  • Yichen Tan
    Mayfield Junior School, Pasadena


Level 9

  • Rachel Wu
    Lone Hill Middle, Pomona


Congratulations to All Our Students!

We are so proud of every student who participated in the 2025 Certificate of Merit program. Your dedication, effort, and growth as musicians inspire us every day. We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our talented teachers and supportive families — your encouragement makes a world of difference.

Let’s continue to make music, set goals, and reach new heights together!

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