The
American Prize is very pleased to announce 2014 FINALIST composers in the orchestra division. Congratulations!
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The American Prize in Composition—Orchestra (professional division)
Lee Actor Monte Sereno CA
Concerto for Timpani and Orchestra
Steven Amundson Northfield MN
Handprints
Gary Aubry Cudahy WI
Affirmation
David Avshalomov Santa Monica CA
Elegy
Nancy Bloomer Deussen Mountain View CA
Central Coast Concerto
Arthur Gottschalk Houston TX
Fantasy Variations
Kenneth A. Jacobs Knoxville TN
Approaching Northern Darkness
Fredrick Kaufman Miami Beach FL
Guernica Piano Concerto
Darin Lewis Stamford CT
Oboe Concerto/Clarinet Concertino
Paul Lombardi Vermillion SD
Piano Concerto
James Joseph Ogburn Wenatchee WA
Singularity: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
David P. Sartor Hermitage TN
Reveries, Black Ball Counts Double
Michael Sidney Timpson Atherton CA
Outlier: Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Orchestra
Julius P. Williams Boston MA
Myths of History
Gregg Wramage Atlantic Highlands NJ
La tristesse durera
Yoko Wylegala Suquamish WA
B isst Eis
The American Prize in Composition—Orchestra (student division)
Rodrigo Bussad Cesar Miami FL
Depois da Chuva (after the rain)
Texu Kim Bloomington IN
Toccata Inquieta
Texu Kim Bloomington IN
Monastic Sceneries
Stefanie Lubkowski Cambridge MA
Bliss Whispers
Patrick O'Malley Auburn IN
Superimpose
Zachary Sheets Norwich VT
Stata and the Dancing House
Jamie Whitmarsh Tallahassee FL
For Many Chairs
Monday, June 30, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
COMPOSER FINALISTS: Chorus
The
American Prize is very pleased to announce 2014 FINALIST composers in the choral music division. Congratulations!
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The American Prize in Composition—Choral (professional division)
Mark Dal Porto Portales NM
Spring, the Sweet Spring
R. Michael Daugherty Jacksonville NC
selected works
Dominick DiOrio Bloomington IN
selected works
Daniel Elder Nashville TN
Three Themes of Life and Love
William P. Gorton Decatur IL
Prayer to the Mother World, The Lord is My Shepherd,
The Night Whispers Fair
Jocelyn Hagen Minneapolis MN
Sanctus
Samuel R. Hazo McMurray PA
GLORIFICARE: Newtown Requiem
Zebulon M. Highben New Concord OH
selected works
Elise Letourneau Orleans ON
selected works
Timothy S. McDonnell Immokalee FL
Sub tuum praesidium, Gaudete
Rebecca Oswald Eugene OR
Pied Beauty, Reciprocity, Wise Words of Love
Sheena Phillips Los Gatos CA
selected works
Wayland Rogers Chicago IL
selected works
Robert Wendel New York NY
This is Chanukah
The American Prize in Composition—Choral (student division)
Saunder Choi Cambridge MA
selected works
Edward F. Davis Chicago IL
My Sun and Song and Spring, Requiem AEternam,
Silver Bells
Brian Mark Holbrook NY
Ecce nunc benedicite Dominum
Zachary J. Moore Wind Lake WI
I Will Lift My Eyes
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The American Prize in Composition—Choral (professional division)
Mark Dal Porto Portales NM
Spring, the Sweet Spring
R. Michael Daugherty Jacksonville NC
selected works
Dominick DiOrio Bloomington IN
selected works
Daniel Elder Nashville TN
Three Themes of Life and Love
William P. Gorton Decatur IL
Prayer to the Mother World, The Lord is My Shepherd,
The Night Whispers Fair
Jocelyn Hagen Minneapolis MN
Sanctus
Samuel R. Hazo McMurray PA
GLORIFICARE: Newtown Requiem
Zebulon M. Highben New Concord OH
selected works
Elise Letourneau Orleans ON
selected works
Timothy S. McDonnell Immokalee FL
Sub tuum praesidium, Gaudete
Rebecca Oswald Eugene OR
Pied Beauty, Reciprocity, Wise Words of Love
Sheena Phillips Los Gatos CA
selected works
Wayland Rogers Chicago IL
selected works
Robert Wendel New York NY
This is Chanukah
The American Prize in Composition—Choral (student division)
Saunder Choi Cambridge MA
selected works
Edward F. Davis Chicago IL
My Sun and Song and Spring, Requiem AEternam,
Silver Bells
Brian Mark Holbrook NY
Ecce nunc benedicite Dominum
Zachary J. Moore Wind Lake WI
I Will Lift My Eyes
Thursday, June 26, 2014
COMPOSER FINALISTS: band/wind ensemble
The
American Prize is very pleased to announce 2014 FINALIST composers in
the concert band/wind ensemble division. Congratulations! All finalists receive written evaluations from a member of The American Prize judging panel.
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The American Prize in Composition—Band (professional division)
David Avshalomov Santa Monica CA
The Last Stand
Jesse Ayers Canton OH
Jericho
Laurence Bitensky Lancaster KY
Fearsome Critters
Gregory Fritze Sharon MA
Flor De Azahar
Kyle Kindred Humble TX
Variations on a Tango
John Mayrose Oshkosh WI
Bending Light
David P. Sartor Hermitage TN
Veni Emmanuel-Fantasy of Abstractions
Kevin Wilt Boca Raton FL
Nevermore
The American Prize in Composition—Band (student division)
Weijun Chen Buffalo NY
Distance
Theodore King-Smith Kansas City MO
Manhattan: I. Grand Central II. Central Park
Matthew LaRocca Sommerville MA
Arctic Voices
Shuying Li Ann Arbor MI
Slippery Slope
Patrick O'Malley Auburn IN
Trees Without Leaves, Against the Cloudy Sky
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The American Prize in Composition—Band (professional division)
David Avshalomov Santa Monica CA
The Last Stand
Jesse Ayers Canton OH
Jericho
Laurence Bitensky Lancaster KY
Fearsome Critters
Gregory Fritze Sharon MA
Flor De Azahar
Kyle Kindred Humble TX
Variations on a Tango
John Mayrose Oshkosh WI
Bending Light
David P. Sartor Hermitage TN
Veni Emmanuel-Fantasy of Abstractions
Kevin Wilt Boca Raton FL
Nevermore
The American Prize in Composition—Band (student division)
Weijun Chen Buffalo NY
Distance
Theodore King-Smith Kansas City MO
Manhattan: I. Grand Central II. Central Park
Matthew LaRocca Sommerville MA
Arctic Voices
Shuying Li Ann Arbor MI
Slippery Slope
Patrick O'Malley Auburn IN
Trees Without Leaves, Against the Cloudy Sky
Friday, June 13, 2014
STAGE DIRECTOR SEMI-FINALISTS announced
The American Prize is pleased to announce SEMI-FINALIST stage directors for 2014. Congratulations! To
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The American Prize in Directing
Heather Davidson Augusta, GA
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
Daniel Ellis Minneapolis, MN
Project Opera
Kristina Keener Ivy Covina, CA
Top Billing Entertainment Performance Academy
Linda Lister Las Vegas, NV
UNLV Opera
Rick Piersall Abilene, TX
ACU Opera
Rolando Sanz Bethesda, MD
Young Artists of America
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The American Prize in Directing
Heather Davidson Augusta, GA
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
Daniel Ellis Minneapolis, MN
Project Opera
Kristina Keener Ivy Covina, CA
Top Billing Entertainment Performance Academy
Linda Lister Las Vegas, NV
UNLV Opera
Rick Piersall Abilene, TX
ACU Opera
Rolando Sanz Bethesda, MD
Young Artists of America
ORCHESTRAL PROGRAMMING SEMI-FINALISTS announced
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The American Prize—Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award in Orchestral Programming honors the memory of the great Lithuanian conductor, Maestro Vytautas Marijosius, music director of the Lithuanian State Opera, and for nearly thirty-five years Director of Orchestral Activities at the Hartt School of Music. The Prize recognizes and rewards the best achievement in the unique field of orchestral programming, where the selection of repertoire by knowledgeable, creative and courageous music directors builds orchestras and audiences, educates young people and adults, and enriches the community.
The American Prize in Orchestral Programming
Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award
Donald L. Appert Vancouver, WA
Clark College Orchestra
Donald L. Appert Portland, OR
Oregon Sinfonietta
Robert W. Boardman South Bend, IN
South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestra
Kevin M. Geraldi Greensboro, NC
UNCG Symphony Orchestra
Thomas E. Rainey Round Rock, TX
Williamson County Symphony Orchestra
Collin G. Heade Cannon Beach, OR
North Oregon Coast Symphony
Tara Villa Keith Sanford, NC
Lee County Community Orchestra
Tara Villa Keith Davidson, NC
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra
Chris Younghoon Kim Ithaca, NY
Cornell Orchestras
Andrew Koehler Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Philharmonia
Steven Larsen Rockford, IL
Rockford Symphony Orchestra
Jaemi Blair Loeb Danville, KY
Centre College Orchestra
Tian Hui Ng South Hadley, MA
Mount Holyoke Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Bryce Seliger Forest Grove, OR
Pacific Philharmonic
Nan Harrison Washburn Plymouth, MI
Michigan Philharmonic
OPERA CONDUCTING SEMI-FINALISTS announced
The American Prize is pleased to announce an extensive list of 2014
SEMI-FINALIST conductors in many categories. Congratulations! To
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The American Prize in Conducting (Opera Division)
Beau Gabriel New Haven, CT
Opera Theatre of Yale College/ Tiny Baroque Orch.of Pierson College
Walter Morales Pittsburg, PA
Undercroft Opera
Kira Omelchenko Burgas, Bulgaria
Bulgarian State Opera Company
Steven Ward Abilene, TX
ACU Opera
Maria Sensi Sellner Pittsburg, PA
Resonance Works Pittsburgh
Lidiya Yankovskaya Boston, MA
Juventas New Music Ensemble
Lidiya Yankovskaya Cambridge, MA
Lowell House Opera, Harvard Univ.
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The American Prize in Conducting (Opera Division)
Beau Gabriel New Haven, CT
Opera Theatre of Yale College/ Tiny Baroque Orch.of Pierson College
Walter Morales Pittsburg, PA
Undercroft Opera
Kira Omelchenko Burgas, Bulgaria
Bulgarian State Opera Company
Steven Ward Abilene, TX
ACU Opera
Maria Sensi Sellner Pittsburg, PA
Resonance Works Pittsburgh
Lidiya Yankovskaya Boston, MA
Juventas New Music Ensemble
Lidiya Yankovskaya Cambridge, MA
Lowell House Opera, Harvard Univ.
CHORAL & BAND CONDUCTING SEMI-FINALISTS announced
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The American Prize in Conducting (College/University Choral Division)
Kevin L. Baker Cedar City, UT
Southern Utah Univ. Concert Chamber Choir
Meredith Bowen East Lansing, MI
Meredith Bowen Recital Choir
Dominick DiOrio Bloomington, IN
NOTUS: Contemporary Vocal Ensemble
Deanna Joseph Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University Singers
Timothy S. McDonnell Naples, FL
Ave Maria Univ. Combined Choirs
Colleen Phelps Cincinnati, OH
CCM Chamber Singers
Dr. John William Trotter Wheaton, IL
Wheaton College Concert Choir
The American Prize in Conducting (Community/Youth Choral Division)
Brandon Elliott Orange County, CA
Choral Arts Initiative
Tom Hall Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Choral Arts Society
Reona Ito New York, NY
The Reona Ito Chamber Orchestra and Chorus
Susan McMane San Francisco, CA
Young Women's Chorus of San Francisco
Robert Bode Seattle, WA
Choral Arts
The American Prize in Conducting (Band/Wind Ensemble Division)
Charlie G.(Trae) Blanco III Bloomington, IN
Indiana U. Wind Ensemble Symphonic Band
Jaclyn Hartenberger Athens, GA
Univ. of Georgia Wind Symphony
Joseph E. Higgins Evanston, IL
Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Brass Ensemble
Brian Hughes Davenport, IA
Quad City Wind Ensemble
Kristin Lin Fairfield, OH
Fairfield Freshman Band
Corey Seapy Ithaca, NY
Ithaca College Wind Ensemble
Thanapol Setabrahmana Cincinnati, OH
CCM Wind Orchestra/Chamber Players
Teren Shaffer Santa Ana, CA
Frederick Fennell Wind Ensemble
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The American Prize in Conducting (College/University Choral Division)
Kevin L. Baker Cedar City, UT
Southern Utah Univ. Concert Chamber Choir
Meredith Bowen East Lansing, MI
Meredith Bowen Recital Choir
Dominick DiOrio Bloomington, IN
NOTUS: Contemporary Vocal Ensemble
Deanna Joseph Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University Singers
Timothy S. McDonnell Naples, FL
Ave Maria Univ. Combined Choirs
Colleen Phelps Cincinnati, OH
CCM Chamber Singers
Dr. John William Trotter Wheaton, IL
Wheaton College Concert Choir
The American Prize in Conducting (Community/Youth Choral Division)
Brandon Elliott Orange County, CA
Choral Arts Initiative
Tom Hall Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Choral Arts Society
Reona Ito New York, NY
The Reona Ito Chamber Orchestra and Chorus
Susan McMane San Francisco, CA
Young Women's Chorus of San Francisco
Robert Bode Seattle, WA
Choral Arts
The American Prize in Conducting (Band/Wind Ensemble Division)
Charlie G.(Trae) Blanco III Bloomington, IN
Indiana U. Wind Ensemble Symphonic Band
Jaclyn Hartenberger Athens, GA
Univ. of Georgia Wind Symphony
Joseph E. Higgins Evanston, IL
Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Brass Ensemble
Brian Hughes Davenport, IA
Quad City Wind Ensemble
Kristin Lin Fairfield, OH
Fairfield Freshman Band
Corey Seapy Ithaca, NY
Ithaca College Wind Ensemble
Thanapol Setabrahmana Cincinnati, OH
CCM Wind Orchestra/Chamber Players
Teren Shaffer Santa Ana, CA
Frederick Fennell Wind Ensemble
ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING SEMI-FINALISTS announced
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SEMI-FINALIST conductors in many categories. Congratulations! To
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The American Prize in Conducting (Professional Orchestra Division)
Jonathan Griffith New York, NY
Distinguished Concerts Orchestra
Alyze Dreiling San Diego, CA
Cabrillo Chamber Orchestra
Reona Ito New York, NY
The Reona Ito Chamber Orchestra
Jason Lim Frisco, TX
Odysseus Chamber Orchestra
Paul Mauffray Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Hradec Kralove Philharmonic
Miran Vaupotich Pecs, Hungary
Pannon Philharmonic Orchestra
Julius P. Williams
Dvorak Symphony
The American Prize in Conducting (College/University Orchestra Division)
Tiffany Chang Boston, MA
New England Repertory Orchestra
Jason Hong Austin, TX
Univ. of Texas University Orchestra
Chris Younghoon Kim Ithaca, NY
Cornell Orchestras
Jeffrey Donald Klefstad Pittsburgh, PA
All Univ. Orchestra—Carnegie Mellon Univ.
Yutaka Kono Burlington, VT
The Univ. of Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Ching-Chun Lai Potsdam, NY
Crane Symphony Orchestra
MeeAh Lo Denton, TX
Univ. of North Texas Symphony
Joel Neves Houghton, MI
Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra
Kevin Sutterlin Memphis, TN
Univ. of Memphis Symphony Orchestra
The American Prize in Conducting (Community Orchestra Division)
David Bernard New York, NY
Park Avenue Chamber Symphony
Reuben Blundell New York, NY
The Chelsea Symphony
Thomas Dickey Platteville, WI
UW Platteville Symphony Orchestra
Anna Edwards Seattle, WA
Seattle Collaborative Orchestra
Lois Ferrari Austin, TX
Austin Civic Orchestra
Thomas E. Rainey Round Rock, TX
Williamson County Symphony Orchestra
Tara Villa Keith Davidson, NC
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra
Edward Leonard Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Philharmonic
Kira Omelchenko Tampa, FL
The University of Tampa Orchestra
Dr. Bryce Seliger Forest Grove, OR
Pacific Philharmonic
Toru Tagawa Tucson, AZ
Tucson Repertory Orchestra
The American Prize in Conducting (Youth & High School Division)
Thomas Dickey Dubuque, IA
Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra
Alyze Dreiling San Diego, CA
YPO Soloist Ensemble
Angel Velez Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica HS Symphony
Michael Webster Houston, TX
Houston Youth Symphony
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The American Prize in Conducting (Professional Orchestra Division)
Jonathan Griffith New York, NY
Distinguished Concerts Orchestra
Alyze Dreiling San Diego, CA
Cabrillo Chamber Orchestra
Reona Ito New York, NY
The Reona Ito Chamber Orchestra
Jason Lim Frisco, TX
Odysseus Chamber Orchestra
Paul Mauffray Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Hradec Kralove Philharmonic
Miran Vaupotich Pecs, Hungary
Pannon Philharmonic Orchestra
Julius P. Williams
Dvorak Symphony
The American Prize in Conducting (College/University Orchestra Division)
Tiffany Chang Boston, MA
New England Repertory Orchestra
Jason Hong Austin, TX
Univ. of Texas University Orchestra
Chris Younghoon Kim Ithaca, NY
Cornell Orchestras
Jeffrey Donald Klefstad Pittsburgh, PA
All Univ. Orchestra—Carnegie Mellon Univ.
Yutaka Kono Burlington, VT
The Univ. of Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Ching-Chun Lai Potsdam, NY
Crane Symphony Orchestra
MeeAh Lo Denton, TX
Univ. of North Texas Symphony
Joel Neves Houghton, MI
Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra
Kevin Sutterlin Memphis, TN
Univ. of Memphis Symphony Orchestra
The American Prize in Conducting (Community Orchestra Division)
David Bernard New York, NY
Park Avenue Chamber Symphony
Reuben Blundell New York, NY
The Chelsea Symphony
Thomas Dickey Platteville, WI
UW Platteville Symphony Orchestra
Anna Edwards Seattle, WA
Seattle Collaborative Orchestra
Lois Ferrari Austin, TX
Austin Civic Orchestra
Thomas E. Rainey Round Rock, TX
Williamson County Symphony Orchestra
Tara Villa Keith Davidson, NC
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra
Edward Leonard Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Philharmonic
Kira Omelchenko Tampa, FL
The University of Tampa Orchestra
Dr. Bryce Seliger Forest Grove, OR
Pacific Philharmonic
Toru Tagawa Tucson, AZ
Tucson Repertory Orchestra
The American Prize in Conducting (Youth & High School Division)
Thomas Dickey Dubuque, IA
Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra
Alyze Dreiling San Diego, CA
YPO Soloist Ensemble
Angel Velez Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica HS Symphony
Michael Webster Houston, TX
Houston Youth Symphony
Thursday, June 12, 2014
OPERA & MUSICAL THEATER ENSEMBLE SEMI-FINALISTS announced
The American Prize is pleased to announce SEMI-FINALIST opera and musical theater ensembles for 2014 in all categories. Congratulations!
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The American Prize in Opera Performance (professional division)
Vicki Fogel Mykles Fort Collins, CO
Opera Fort Collins
Maria Sensi Sellner Pittsburg, PA
Resonance Works Pittsburgh
Lidiya Yankovskaya Boston, MA
Juventas New Music Ensemble
The American Prize in Opera Performance (college/university division)
Beau Gabriel New Haven, CT
Opera Theatre of Yale College
Tracelyn Gesteland Vermillion, SD
University of South Dakota Opera
Rebecca Renfro Grimes Huntsville, TX
Sam Houston State University
Linda Lister Las Vegas, NV
UNLV Opera
Dawn Padula Tacoma, WA
Univ. of Puget Sound Opera Theatre
Rick Piersall Abilene, TX
ACU Opera
The American Prize in Opera Performance (community division)
Mary Beth Sederburg Pittsburgh, PA
Undercroft Opera
Lidiya Yankovskaya Cambridge, MA
Lowell House Opera, Harvard Univ.
The American Prize in Musical Theater Performance
Heather Davidson Augusta, GA
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
Kristina Keener Ivy Covina, CA
Top Billing Entertainment Performance Academy
Rolando Sanz Bethesda, MD
Young Artists of America
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The American Prize in Opera Performance (professional division)
Vicki Fogel Mykles Fort Collins, CO
Opera Fort Collins
Maria Sensi Sellner Pittsburg, PA
Resonance Works Pittsburgh
Lidiya Yankovskaya Boston, MA
Juventas New Music Ensemble
The American Prize in Opera Performance (college/university division)
Beau Gabriel New Haven, CT
Opera Theatre of Yale College
Tracelyn Gesteland Vermillion, SD
University of South Dakota Opera
Rebecca Renfro Grimes Huntsville, TX
Sam Houston State University
Linda Lister Las Vegas, NV
UNLV Opera
Dawn Padula Tacoma, WA
Univ. of Puget Sound Opera Theatre
Rick Piersall Abilene, TX
ACU Opera
The American Prize in Opera Performance (community division)
Mary Beth Sederburg Pittsburgh, PA
Undercroft Opera
Lidiya Yankovskaya Cambridge, MA
Lowell House Opera, Harvard Univ.
The American Prize in Musical Theater Performance
Heather Davidson Augusta, GA
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
Kristina Keener Ivy Covina, CA
Top Billing Entertainment Performance Academy
Rolando Sanz Bethesda, MD
Young Artists of America
CHORAL ENSEMBLE SEMI-FINALISTS announced
The American Prize is pleased to announce SEMI-FINALIST choruses for 2014 in all categories. Congratulations!
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The American Prize in Choral Performance (college/university)
Kevin L. Baker Cedar City, UT
Southern Utah Univ. Opus Chamber Choir
Dr. Joshua Bronfman Grand Forks, ND
Univ. of North Dakota Concert Choir
Patrick K. Freer Atlanta, GA
Georgia State Univ. Choral Union
David Holdhusen Vernillion, SD
Univ. of South Dakota Chamber Singers
Deanna Joseph Atlanta, GA
Georgia State U. University Singers
Karen Kenaston-French Arlington, TX
Univ. of Texas at Arlington A Cappella Choir
Dr. Amanda Quist Princeton, NJ
Westminster Choir College Kantorei
James Reddan Albany, OR
Linn-Benton Comm. College Concert Choir
James Reddan Albany, OR
Linn-Benton Comm. College Re-Choired Element Chamber Choir
Jeffrey R. Sandborg Salem, VA
Roanoke College Choir
Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe Los Angeles, CA
USC Thornton Chamber Singers
Dr. John William Trotter Wheaton, IL
Wheaton College Concert Choir
Lisa Wong Wooster, OH
Wooster Chorus from the College of Wooster
The American Prize in Choral Performance (community)
Emilie Amrein Chicago, IL
Peregrine Vocal Ensemble
Ryan Brandau Princeton, NJ
Princeton Pro Musica
Becky Durham Salt Lake City, UT
Utah Chamber Artists
Brandon Elliott Orange County, CA
Choral Arts Initiative
Tom Hall Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Choral Arts Society
Nancy Menk South Bend, IN
South Bend Chamber Singers
Robert Bode Seattle, WA
Choral Arts
The American Prize in Choral Performance (youth & high school)
Patrick Ryan Great Falls, MT
The Delphian Choir
Susan McMane San Francisco, CA
Young Women's Chorus of San Francisco
Kayla Werlin Longmeadow, MA
The Accidentals
Kayla Werlin Longmeadow, MA
Lyrics
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The American Prize in Choral Performance (college/university)
Kevin L. Baker Cedar City, UT
Southern Utah Univ. Opus Chamber Choir
Dr. Joshua Bronfman Grand Forks, ND
Univ. of North Dakota Concert Choir
Patrick K. Freer Atlanta, GA
Georgia State Univ. Choral Union
David Holdhusen Vernillion, SD
Univ. of South Dakota Chamber Singers
Deanna Joseph Atlanta, GA
Georgia State U. University Singers
Karen Kenaston-French Arlington, TX
Univ. of Texas at Arlington A Cappella Choir
Dr. Amanda Quist Princeton, NJ
Westminster Choir College Kantorei
James Reddan Albany, OR
Linn-Benton Comm. College Concert Choir
James Reddan Albany, OR
Linn-Benton Comm. College Re-Choired Element Chamber Choir
Jeffrey R. Sandborg Salem, VA
Roanoke College Choir
Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe Los Angeles, CA
USC Thornton Chamber Singers
Dr. John William Trotter Wheaton, IL
Wheaton College Concert Choir
Lisa Wong Wooster, OH
Wooster Chorus from the College of Wooster
The American Prize in Choral Performance (community)
Emilie Amrein Chicago, IL
Peregrine Vocal Ensemble
Ryan Brandau Princeton, NJ
Princeton Pro Musica
Becky Durham Salt Lake City, UT
Utah Chamber Artists
Brandon Elliott Orange County, CA
Choral Arts Initiative
Tom Hall Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Choral Arts Society
Nancy Menk South Bend, IN
South Bend Chamber Singers
Robert Bode Seattle, WA
Choral Arts
The American Prize in Choral Performance (youth & high school)
Patrick Ryan Great Falls, MT
The Delphian Choir
Susan McMane San Francisco, CA
Young Women's Chorus of San Francisco
Kayla Werlin Longmeadow, MA
The Accidentals
Kayla Werlin Longmeadow, MA
Lyrics
BAND & WIND ENSEMBLE SEMI-FINALISTS announced
The American Prize is pleased to announce SEMI-FINALIST bands for 2014 in all categories. Congratulations!
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The American Prize in Wind Ensemble/Concert Band Performance (college/university)
Daniel A. Belongia Normal, IL
Illinois State University Wind Symphony
Jaclyn Hartenberger Athens, GA
Univ. of Georgia Wind Symphony
Jaemi Loeb Danville, KY
Centre College Wind Ensemble
Louis A. Menchaca Mequon, WI
Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Dr. Chad R. Nicholson Newark, DE
University of Delaware Wind Ensemble
Stephen Peterson Ithaca, NY
Ithaca College Wind Ensemble
Scott Weiss Columbia, SC
Univ. of South Carolina Wind Ensemble
The American Prize in Wind Ensemble/Concert Band Performance (community)
Harvey H. McIntyre Hot Springs Nat'l Park, AR
Hot Springs Concert Band
Ted Vives Los Alamos, NM
The Los Alamos Community Winds
King Wiemann Binghamton, NY
Southern Tier Concert Band
The American Prize in Wind Ensemble/Concert Band Performance (high school)
Len Lavalle Pittsburgh, PA
North Hills High School Wind Ensemble
Stephen Meyer League City, TX
Clear Creek Wind Ensemble
Teren Shaffer Santa Ana, CA
Frederick Fennell Wind Ensemble
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The American Prize in Wind Ensemble/Concert Band Performance (college/university)
Daniel A. Belongia Normal, IL
Illinois State University Wind Symphony
Jaclyn Hartenberger Athens, GA
Univ. of Georgia Wind Symphony
Jaemi Loeb Danville, KY
Centre College Wind Ensemble
Louis A. Menchaca Mequon, WI
Concordia Univ. Wisconsin Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Dr. Chad R. Nicholson Newark, DE
University of Delaware Wind Ensemble
Stephen Peterson Ithaca, NY
Ithaca College Wind Ensemble
Scott Weiss Columbia, SC
Univ. of South Carolina Wind Ensemble
The American Prize in Wind Ensemble/Concert Band Performance (community)
Harvey H. McIntyre Hot Springs Nat'l Park, AR
Hot Springs Concert Band
Ted Vives Los Alamos, NM
The Los Alamos Community Winds
King Wiemann Binghamton, NY
Southern Tier Concert Band
The American Prize in Wind Ensemble/Concert Band Performance (high school)
Len Lavalle Pittsburgh, PA
North Hills High School Wind Ensemble
Stephen Meyer League City, TX
Clear Creek Wind Ensemble
Teren Shaffer Santa Ana, CA
Frederick Fennell Wind Ensemble
ORCHESTRA SEMI-FINALIST ensembles announced
CORRECTED: The American Prize is pleased to announce SEMI-FINALIST orchestras for 2014 in all categories. Congratulations!
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The American Prize in Orchestral Performance (professional division)
Jason Lim Frisco, TX
Odysseus Chamber Orchestra
Nan Harrison Washburn Plymouth, MI
Michigan Philharmonic
Diane Wittry Allentown, PA
Allentown Symphony Orchestra
The American Prize in Orchestral Performance (college/university division)
Reuben Blundell New York, NY
The Hunter Symphony
Tiffany Chang Boston, MA
New England Repertory Orchestra
Stephen Heyde Waco, TX
Baylor Symphony Orchestra
Chris Younghoon Kim Ithaca, NY
Cornell Symphony Orchestra
Ruth Lin St.Peter, MN
Gustavus Symphony Orchestra
Jaemi Loeb Danville, KY
Centre College Orchestra
Hajime Teri Murai Baltimore, MD
Peabody Concert Orchestra
Robert H. Olson Kansas City, MO
Conservatory Orchestra, UMKC
Bruce Uchimura Kalamazoo, MI
Western Michigan U. Symphony Orchestra
The American Prize in Orchestral Performance (community orchestra division)
Donald L. Appert Vancouver, WA
Clark College Orchestra
Donald L. Appert Portland, OR
Oregon Sinfonietta
David Bernard New York, NY
Park Avenue Chamber Symphony
Youngkey Chung Detroit, MI
Detroit Medical Orchestra
Thomas Dickey Platteville, WI
UW Platteville Symphony Orchestra
Anna Edwards Seattle, WA
Seattle Collaborative Orchestra
Lois Ferrari Austin,TX
Austin Civic Orchestra
John B. Gordon Round Rock, TX
Williamson County Symphony Orchestra
Howard Hsu Valdosta, GA
Valdosta Symphony Orchestra
Ivan Shulman Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra
Charles Salembier Waynesboro, VA
Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Bryce Seliger Forest Grove, OR
Pacific Philharmonic
Toru Tagawa Tucson, AZ
Tucson Repertory Orchestra
Janet Wagner Ithaca, NY
Ithaca Community Orchestra
Zoe Zeniodi Miami, FL
Alhambra Orchestra
Zoe Zeniodi Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward Symphony Orchestra
The American Prize in Orchestral Performance (high school orchestra division)
David DeVoto Allen, TX
Allen High School Orchestra
Jonathan Handman LaGrangeville, NY
Arlington HS Philharmonia
Dr. Shira Katsman Bellevue, WA
Interlake HS Chamber Orchestra
Ryan Ross Plano, TX
Jasper HS Legacy Orchestra
The American Prize in Orchestral Performance (youh orchestra division)
Suzette Battan Tucson, AZ
Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra
Thomas Dickey Dubuque, IA
Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra
Alyze Dreiling San Diego, CA
YPO Soloist Ensemble
Jonathan Handman Poughkeepsie, NY
Vivace of Sringendo
Ralph T. Jackson
Bridle Park/Montgomery Select String Ensemble
Michael Webster Houston, TX
Houston Youth Symphony
To know the exact date when finalists will be announced in July, please like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter #AmericanPrize, where that information will be published first.
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The American Prize in Orchestral Performance (professional division)
Jason Lim Frisco, TX
Odysseus Chamber Orchestra
Nan Harrison Washburn Plymouth, MI
Michigan Philharmonic
Diane Wittry Allentown, PA
Allentown Symphony Orchestra
The American Prize in Orchestral Performance (college/university division)
Reuben Blundell New York, NY
The Hunter Symphony
Tiffany Chang Boston, MA
New England Repertory Orchestra
Stephen Heyde Waco, TX
Baylor Symphony Orchestra
Chris Younghoon Kim Ithaca, NY
Cornell Symphony Orchestra
Ruth Lin St.Peter, MN
Gustavus Symphony Orchestra
Jaemi Loeb Danville, KY
Centre College Orchestra
Hajime Teri Murai Baltimore, MD
Peabody Concert Orchestra
Robert H. Olson Kansas City, MO
Conservatory Orchestra, UMKC
Bruce Uchimura Kalamazoo, MI
Western Michigan U. Symphony Orchestra
The American Prize in Orchestral Performance (community orchestra division)
Donald L. Appert Vancouver, WA
Clark College Orchestra
Donald L. Appert Portland, OR
Oregon Sinfonietta
David Bernard New York, NY
Park Avenue Chamber Symphony
Youngkey Chung Detroit, MI
Detroit Medical Orchestra
Thomas Dickey Platteville, WI
UW Platteville Symphony Orchestra
Anna Edwards Seattle, WA
Seattle Collaborative Orchestra
Lois Ferrari Austin,TX
Austin Civic Orchestra
John B. Gordon Round Rock, TX
Williamson County Symphony Orchestra
Howard Hsu Valdosta, GA
Valdosta Symphony Orchestra
Ivan Shulman Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra
Charles Salembier Waynesboro, VA
Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Bryce Seliger Forest Grove, OR
Pacific Philharmonic
Toru Tagawa Tucson, AZ
Tucson Repertory Orchestra
Janet Wagner Ithaca, NY
Ithaca Community Orchestra
Zoe Zeniodi Miami, FL
Alhambra Orchestra
Zoe Zeniodi Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward Symphony Orchestra
The American Prize in Orchestral Performance (high school orchestra division)
David DeVoto Allen, TX
Allen High School Orchestra
Jonathan Handman LaGrangeville, NY
Arlington HS Philharmonia
Dr. Shira Katsman Bellevue, WA
Interlake HS Chamber Orchestra
Ryan Ross Plano, TX
Jasper HS Legacy Orchestra
The American Prize in Orchestral Performance (youh orchestra division)
Suzette Battan Tucson, AZ
Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra
Thomas Dickey Dubuque, IA
Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra
Alyze Dreiling San Diego, CA
YPO Soloist Ensemble
Jonathan Handman Poughkeepsie, NY
Vivace of Sringendo
Ralph T. Jackson
Bridle Park/Montgomery Select String Ensemble
Michael Webster Houston, TX
Houston Youth Symphony
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