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The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts, David (Volosin) Katz, founder and chief judge, is pleased to announce 2019-20 FINALIST conductors in orchestral programming, The Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award. Congratulations!
Commenting on this year's contest, Maestro Katz writes: "Absolutely fascinating. A very strong, competitive field. I suppose a contest about orchestral programming would in and of itself attract conductors who were good at it, but perhaps never more impressively than by this year's finalists."
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.
Runners-up and winners will be selected from this list. To know the exact date when results will be announced, please like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter #AmericanPrize, where that information will be published first.
Questions, or to make us aware of any misprints in the listings below, please email: theamericanprize@gmail.com
"At The American Prize, there is never a set number of finalists in any category or division. We also try hard to not be about "winners" and "losers," but always seek to encourage excellence, creativity and imagination. That is one reason why we post the following statement with every finalist listing."—DK
If you are not a finalist this year, please remember that the contests are not yet over. The American Prize reserves the right to award Honorable Mentions and Citations for Special Achievement to any contestant, regardless of final placement. TAP has honored a number of semi-finalists and quarter finalists in the past--to recognize a unique talent or focus, unusual repertoire, vital programming or outreach. Citations and Honorable Mentions are usually awarded at the same time as winners and runners-up, but can be presented at any time up to the last winners' announcement of the contest year.
We invite finalists to make the most of their selection by announcing it on their facebook page, tweeting the news, and including a link to this announcement on their website or blog. A sample announcement may be found at the end of the post.
REMINDER: Because of the current national and international situation, many rules have been changed and requirements eased to make it easier to apply for The American Prize 2020-21, In addition, we will accept applications from CLASSICAL VOCALISTS, PIANISTS, CHAMBER ENSEMBLES and INSTRUMENTAL SOLOISTS postmarked or emailed by the new extended deadline date of Monday, June 23, 2020. Applications from COMPOSERS, CONDUCTORS, STAGE DIRECTORS, CONDUCTED ENSEMBLES, ARTS MARKETERS and in the performance of American Music (BACON AWARD) will be accepted until Monday, July 20, 2020. Visit theamericanprize.org for complete contest information.
NATIONAL FINALISTS: The American Prize in Orchestral Programming / Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award—professional and college/university division, 2019-20
Dr. Brian Coffill
The Randolph-Macon Ensemble
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland VA
Dr. Thomas Dickey
OSU Symphony Orchestra
Stillwater OK
Vladimir Kulenovic
Lake Forest Symphony
Lake Forest IL
Jason Lim
McKinney Philharmonic
McKinney TX
Nathaniel F. Parker
Kennesaw State University Symphony
Kennesaw GA
Nadya Potemkina
Wesleyan University Orchestra
Middletown CT
David A. Rahbee
University of Washington Symphony Orchestra
Seattle WA
Rachel L. Waddell
University of Rochester Orchestras
Rochester NY
NATIONAL FINALISTS: The American Prize in Orchestral Programming / Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award—community division, 2019-20
Donald L. Appert
Clark College Orchestra
Vancouver WA
Donald L. Appert
The Jewish Community Orchestra of Portland
Portland OR
John B.Gordon
Williamson County Symphony Orchestra
Round Rock TX
Daniel Rainey, conductor
David William Oertel
Starlight Symphony Orchestra
Wimberley TX
Mark Perlman
Willamette Falls Symphony
Oregon City and Tualatin OR
James Villani
Manassas Symphony Orchestra
Manassas VA
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We invite finalists to make the most of their selection by announcing it on social media, and including a link to this announcement on their website or blog.
Here is a sample announcement:
"Great News! I've just been selected as a finalist in the (blank) division of The American Prize national non-profit competitions in the performing arts. Here's the link: (copy link here). The American Prize will be announcing results in my division in soon. You can learn more about this prestigious national competition here: www.theamericanprize.org or follow the news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-American-Prize-celebrating-American-excellence-in-the-arts/214320622728 or Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanprize "
Please feel free to modify or expand this announcement to suit your needs.
Congratulations to all finalists.
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