September 2025 Students of the Month

Isaac S.

"Isaac is a wonderfully musical and thoughtful student who practices faithfully every week. He has performed at the friendship concert, in summer recitals, and at the Kennedy Center. Additionally, he is working towards his Musical Journey level two milestones. An avid composer, he was featured in our Orpheus composition e-book this past summer with his piece, “Spring Sprinkles.” Congratulations, Isaac!!" — Ms. Skye 
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"Thank you so much, Ms. Skye. I could never have gotten here without you. Huge thanks to you and all my other teachers at Orpheus and everyone who helped make this happen." — Isaac S.

Nikhil P.

"Nikhil always has a great attitude when he comes to his lessons: enthusiastic, attentive, and much joy for learning music. He's covered a lot of technical ground in a short period of time. His attention to detail coupled with a patience not commonly seen in such young students is catapulting Nikhil into musical excellence. I’m excited to hear his musical growth on the violin!" — Mr. Xavier 

"I am grateful that Mr. Xavier nominated me as a student of the month for violin. This means a lot to me, and I know I still have much to learn and improve on. Mr. Xavier is a wonderful teacher who always encourages me to do my best, and I really enjoy learning with him. It's nice to know that my hard work and practice are paying off, and this nomination motivates me to keep working toward becoming a better violinist." — Nikhil P.

Liana K.

"Liana is a musically talented student with a strong passion for singing. She actively engages in every lesson with her brother Logan, consistently bringing energy and joy to the class. Since joining Orpheus, Liana has performed wonderfully in both our Valentine’s Day Concert and Summer Showcase. Her dedication to practicing at home, with the support of her parents, is clearly reflected in her progress and confidence on stage. It is a true pleasure to teach Liana, and I am sincerely grateful to her parents for their continuous encouragement and involvement." — Ms. Tracey 
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"I love singing and getting to do concerts! It makes me happy when people hear me sing!" — Liana K.

Gabriela M.

"Not only has Gabriela shown significant improvement since starting earlier this year, but she has shown dedication through many opportunities outside of lessons. From attending almost every performance class in the spring, to showing up to watch recitals, to participating at the Orpheus Composition Summer Camp in her first year, her love for music has shown in her growth as a violinist. Congratulations, Gabriela, and keep up the good work!" — Mr. Dean
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"Gabriela has truly loved being part of Orpheus Academy since she joined earlier this year. She loves having Mr. Dean as her teacher, and she enjoys performance class, where she not only practices violin but also gets to share other instruments she has learnt to play, like piano and recorder. We are so proud of her passion for music and the joy she finds in every opportunity to grow and perform." — Gabriela’s dad