Michela Chou began her piano journey at the age of 7 and has been studying under Dr. Jee Eun Wada since moving to Georgia in 2021. She has received numerous awards from both regional and state levels in the GMTA Pre-college Piano Auditions from 2023 to 2025. Her passion for music expanded to orchestra in 2021 where she served as the principal cellist for all three years she attended Osborne Middle School. Additionally, she was selected for the Georgia All-State Orchestra in 2023. She’s currently a key member of the most advanced group as a freshman at Mill Creek High School. Besides participating in competitions and auditions, Michela is also actively involved in various Federation Festivals for both instruments.
Watch Michela Chou perform Piano Sonata No. 24 in F# major, Op. 78 1st MVT by Ludwig Van Beethoven and Danzas Argentinas Op.2 by Alberto Ginastera on the piano for the 2025 Spring Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.