Congratulations to Sofia Petrache on her Red Maple Music Competition achievement; placing second place in the Young Musicians Category! Sofia began piano studies at the age of four-years-old with her current teacher, Toronto-based pianist, Nicole Agostino (MMus) following her attendance at The Royal Conservatory of Music Summer Camp. In addition to her piano studies, Sofia attends ballet classes at Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance and loves downhill skiing and ice skating in the winter. She aspires to continuing her piano studies, attending recitals, and performing for friends and family.

Congratulations to Sibel Sohret on her Red Maple Music Competition achievement; placing second in the Junior Musicians Category! Sibel began piano studies at the age of five-years-old in Antalya, Turkey and in 2019, began studies with her current teacher and Toronto-based pianist, Nicole Agostino (MMus). In addition to her piano studies, Sibel attends ballet classes at Sean Boutilier Academy of Dance and loves to draw and swim. Sibel aspires to continued piano studies and performances in studio recitals.

Congratulations to Lauren Lalonde on her Rocky Mountain Music Competition achievement; placing second in the Intermediate Musicians Category! Lauren began piano studies in 2015 with her current teacher and Toronto-based pianist, Nicole Agostino (MMus) and attends yearly piano studio recitals. In addition to her piano studies, Lauren plays the saxophone, attends Jiu Jitsu classes, and has played competitive soccer since 2012. Lauren aspires to continuing her piano studies and completing her Royal Conservatory of Music Level 10, Practical Piano, parallel to her high school graduation.