ABA Music Academy Celebrates a Milestone: Three Students to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Santa Clarita, CaliforniaOn November 22, 2026, students Steven Eskandari, Harut Sadikian, and Adrian Gushchian, accompanied by their teacher and the founder of ABA Music Academy, Arpine Botoyan, PhD, will take the stage at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Their upcoming performances mark a significant milestone in the history of ABA Music Academy, which has spent approximately five years dedicated to music education and the development of its students.

For the academy, this occasion represents more than an appearance at a world-renowned concert venue. It is a moment to recognize the students' accomplishments, the work behind their musical development, and the educational principles that have guided ABA Music Academy since its establishment.

The students' upcoming appearance is part of the Gala Night concert program organized by the International Association of Piano & Music Teachers (IAPMT). The organization provides musicians with opportunities to perform at Weill Recital Hall, an intimate concert venue within Carnegie Hall.

Participation in the Gala Night program involves a qualification process. According to IAPMT, musicians may qualify by achieving a top score in a recent Grand Concours competition or by submitting a video audition through its Carnegie Auditions pathway and receiving approval.

This process makes the upcoming performance a meaningful achievement for the students. Their participation represents an opportunity reached through a defined selection pathway, giving the occasion significance beyond the venue itself.

Having been established approximately five years ago, ABA Music Academy is proud to recognize this moment as an important chapter in its history.

The academy's work has centered on music education, the development of strong musical foundations, and the importance of professionalism in teaching and performance. The progress of its students remains central to that work.

Reaching a milestone of this kind within the academy's first several years is a moment worth acknowledging. It reflects the potential of young musicians when their education is approached with care, consistency, and a commitment to developing their abilities.

At ABA Music Academy, student education and professionalism remain the highest priorities. Musical achievement requires more than a performance opportunity; it depends on the preparation, instruction, and continued development that take place long before a student steps onto the stage.

The academy remains committed to maintaining these standards as it continues its work with students. Each milestone is an opportunity to recognize progress while remaining focused on the responsibility of providing a meaningful and rigorous musical education.

The Carnegie Hall performance is a proud moment in this ongoing journey. It is an opportunity to celebrate three students and recognize the educational work that supports their musical development.