The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts, David (Volosin) Katz, chief judge, is honored to announce the winners and runners-up of The American Prize in Conducting, 2019-20, in the choral divisions. Congratulations!
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The American Prize in Conducting—chorus (community division), 2019-20
The American Prize winner:
Anthony Blake Clark, conductor
Baltimore Choral Arts Society
Baltimore MD
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Anthony Blake Clark |
A Texas native, Mr. Clark studied composition and conducting at Baylor University School of Music and earned a Master of Music in conducting from the University of Birmingham under Simon Halsey, CBE. His compositions have been heard across the U.S. and Europe.
2nd Place:
Timothy McDonnell
Catholic University of America Chamber Choir
Washington DC
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Timothy McDonnell |
3rd Place:
Carol M. Cei
Paoli Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Choir
Paoli PA
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Carol M. Cei |
During the summer months, Ms. Cei participates in Choral and Orchestral Conducting Institutes. In June 2018, she was an Honorable Mention for the Respighi Prize for Orchestral Conducting with the Chamber Orchestra of NY. She was also recognized by Thomas LaVoy for her conducting of “I Shall Not Live In Vain”. Chosen by audition, Ms. Cei will participate in the first Women’s Conducting Institute and Halifax Conducting Institute in Nova Scotia where she conducted in a public concert in August 2019. Recently, Ms. Cei was named Conductor of the New Horizons Glee Club in Narberth, PA.
The American Prize in Conducting—chorus (school division), 2019-20
The American Prize winner:
Philip Brown
Angelica Cantanti Treble Singers
Bloomington MN
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Philip Brown |
2nd Place:
Brian J. Winnie
Western IL University Singers
Macomb IL
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Brian J. Winnie |
Dr. Winnie received his B.S. in Music Education from the Pennsylvania State University, Master of Music Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington. He is an Estill Master Trainer and Estill Mentor & Course Instructor of Estill Voice Training, and currently serves on the Editorial Board of the Voice and Speech Review. http://brianwinnie.com/
3rd Place:
Michael G. Martin, conductor
Hilliard Darby Symphonic Choir
Hilliard OH
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Michael G. Martin |
While at OSU, Martin had the opportunity to study with and serve as accompanist for Robert Shaw. He has performed and conducted major concerts throughout Germany, Switzerland, Austria, England, and France and performed on the BBC network. Martin has conducted the Hilliard Darby Symphonic Choir on tours of England, Ireland, Italy, and the United States.
Martin has prepared choirs for notable conductors, and his compositions are published with Alliance Music, Lawson Gould, and Alfred Publications.
He currently serves as Director of Music for New Albany Methodist Church and is called upon as clinician and commissioned composer for various honor choirs and festivals throughout the Great Lakes region.
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