The Fox Valley Music Teachers’ Association Young Artist Festival and the Fox Valley Symphony Youth Soloist Competition are pleased to announce winners in their recent events. Both competitions offer young musicians a performance experience, judge’s written comments and an opportunity to compete for cash prizes. Congratulations to all Academy of Music students who participated and to the following award winners:
Fox Valley Symphony Youth Soloist Competition, January 14, 2012
2nd place: Alicia Mose, student of Samantha George
Finalist: Paige Erickson, student of Yuliya Smead
Young Artist Festival, February 4, 2012
Junior String Competition
1st place: Nathan Mose, student of Miyoko Grine
2nd place: Ana Knighten, student of Janet Bond Sutter
Junior Piano Concerto Competition, Grades 6-7
2nd Place: Samuel Mast, student of Catherine Walby
Young Voice Competition, Grades 10-12
1st Place: Claire Powling, student of Carol Jegen
2nd Place: Emily Ament, student of Carol Jegen