2025 Winner - Piano Scholarship

Ethan Nguyen, a freshman at Parkland High School, has dedicated the past six years to studying piano under the guidance of Susan Kuntz. His musical journey has flourished through participation in distinguished festivals and competitions, including the Achievement Awards Auditions (AAA), Dorothy Sutton Festival, PMTA Concerto Festival, National Guild Auditions, MTNA state-level competition, and the Kutztown University Summer Music Festival. Along the way, Ethan has honed his artistry in masterclasses with renowned pianists John Perry, Dr. Igor Resnianski, and Dr. Eric Fung. His accomplishments include earning a Junior Festival gold cup, receiving a five-year Superior plaque from AAA, and being awarded the 2024 PMTA Ebony Award for his performance of George Walker’s Sonata No. 2. In November 2025, Ethan’s musical maturity shone in his performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 with the Kutztown University Chamber Players. He continues to explore the elegance and expressiveness of composers such as Mozart and Chopin.

Beyond the piano, Ethan displays his versatility as a clarinetist in the Parkland High School marching band and as an organist at the Cathedral Parish of Saint Catharine of Siena. His recent highlights include performing jazz favorites with the Eric Mintel Quartet at the legendary Deer Head Inn and featuring in the 2025 Netflix production The Life List alongside actress Sofia Carson. Outside his musical pursuits, Ethan finds joy in mathematics, video games, and listening to timeless artists such as Luis Miguel and Michael Jackson. His talent, curiosity, and poise mark him as an emerging young musician whose dedication continues to inspire those around him.