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One prize will be awarded in each of the following divisions. Several runners-up will also be announced in each category. All finalists receive written evaluations. The judges reserve the right to award special citations and honorable mentions to any entrant at their discretion.
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FINALISTS: The American Prize in Conducting—Orchestra division, professional
Darin Lewis Simpatico Chamber Ensemble Stamford, CT
Jason Lim Odysseus Chamber Orchestra Denton, TX
Judith Morse Edison Symphony Edison, NJ
Vlad Vizireanu George Enescu Philharmonic Bucharest, Romania
Nan Harrison Washburn Michigan Philharmonic Plymouth, MI
FINALISTS: The American Prize in Conducting—Orchestra division, community
David Bernard Park Avenue Chamber Symphony New York, NY
Anna Edwards Seattle Collaborative Orchestra Seattle, WA
Christopher Koch Springfield-Drury Civic Orchestra Springfield, MO
Tara Towson Villa Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Davidson, NC
FINALISTS: The American Prize in Conducting—Orchestra division, college/university
"A very strong field of candidates working in diverse circumstances, each worthy of additional consideration and evaluation..."
David Gargaro Bard College Orchestra Annandale on Hudson, NY
Taeyoung Lee Mannes Orchestra New York, NY
Qinqing Qian SFCM Conservatory Orchestra San Francisco, CA
Alexandra Dee Florida State University Philharmonia Tallahassee, FL
Steven Eric Hawk University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra Athens, GA
Carlos Espinosa University of Kansas Symphony Orchestra Lawrence, KS
Lance Inouye Lewis and Clark Orchestra Portland, OR
Jeffery Meyer Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra Ithaca, NY
Jason Fredrick Rinehart Univ. of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
Bryce Seliger Pacific Philharmonic Forest Grove, OR
Kevin Sutterlin University of Memphis Symphony Orchestra Memphis, TN
Chaowen Ting Eastman Philharmonia Rochester, NY
Vlad Vizireanu Arizona State Univ. Symphony Orchestra Tempe, AZ
Vera Volchansky Mellersville University Orchestra Lancaster, PA
FINALISTS: The American Prize in Conducting—Orchestra division, youth
Thomas Taylor Dickey Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra Dubuque, IA
Alyze Dreiling YPO Soloist Ensemble San Diego, CA
Jonathan Handman Vivace Arlington HS Philharmonia Poughkeepsie, NY
Christopher T.F. Hanson SMART Orchestra San Marcos, TX
Michael Webster Houston Youth Symphony Houston, TX
FINALISTS: The American Prize in Conducting—Choral division
"Taken as a whole, a very strong field of candidates—exceptionally musical, committed and passionate..."
Donald Kendrick Sacramento Choral Society Sacramento, CA
Darin Lewis St. Francis Choir Stamford, CT
Thomas R. Vozzella Free Will Baptist Choral Union Nashville, TN
Ingrid Lestrud Conservatory Choir Chicago, IL
Peggy Dettwiler Mansfield University Festival Chorus Mansfield, PA
Timothy S. McDonnell Ave Maria University Chamber Choir Ave Maria, FL
Richard Nance Pacific Lutheran University Choir of the West Tacoma, WA
FINALISTS: The American Prize in Conducting—Band/Wind Ensemble division
Joel Bein High Desert Winds Santa Fe, NM
Benjamin Lorenzo (various) Austin, Lubbock TX, West Point, NY
Thanapol Setabrahmana CCM Wind Studies Cincinnati, OH
Christopher Unger Eastman Wind Ensemble/Eastman Wind Orchestra Rochester, NY
FINALISTS: The American Prize in Conducting—Opera & Music Theater division
Robert W. Butts BONJ Opera Madison, NJ
The Magic Flute
Brian DeMaris Ithaca College Ithaca, NY
Gianni Schicchi
Eric Peterson Savoynet Performing Group Buxton, England
The Sorcerer
Qinqing Qian San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA
Don Giovanni
Maria Sensi Sellner Hubbard Hall Opera Theater Cambridge, NY
La Traviata
Maria Sensi Sellner Boston Opera Collaborative Boston, MA
Orpheus in the Underworld
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John Stickler Gulf Coast Symphony Biloxi, MS
Donald L. Appert Clark College Orchestra Vancouver, WA
Jason Love Columbia Orchestra Ellicott City, MD
Tara Towson Villa Lee County Community Orchestra Sanford, NC
Tara Towson Villa Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Davidson, NC
Jeffery Meyer Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra Ithaca, NY
Alyze Dreiling YPO Soloist Ensemble San Diego, CA
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Congratulations to all finalists.
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