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student awards
Center for Gifted Young
Musicians
Student Competition Winners 1985 - Present
CHORAL DIVISION |
| Philly Pops
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Academic Year |
| Featured Choir in Holiday Concert |
TU Children's Choir |
2001 |
| Featured Choir in Holiday Concert |
TU Children's Choir |
2000 |
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| Pacific International Children's Choir
Festival
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| Featured Choir in residence |
TU Children's Choir |
June 2000 |
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| Oregon Bach Festival |
St Matthew Passion
directed by
Helmuth Rilling |
TU Children's Choir participating |
June 2000 |
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American
Choral Directors Association |
National Convention
TU Children's Choir
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Selected to Perform |
1996-97 |
Eastern Division Convention
TU Children's Choir |
Selected to Perform |
1995-96 |
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| Loeb Performing Arts Scholarship |
| Rachel Calloway |
Female Winner |
1997-98 |
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| Matinee Music Club of Philadelphia
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| Rachel Calloway |
Winner |
1998-99 |
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| National Foundation for Advancement in the
Arts |
| Eric Owens, voice |
Prize |
1987-88 |
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INSTRUMENTAL DIVISION |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Greenfield Student Competitions |
Academic Year |
Bihn Park, cello
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Winner-Children's Division |
2007-08 |
Justine Lamb-Budge , violin
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Finalist-Junior Division |
2007-08 |
| Clare Semes, violin |
Finalist-Junior Division
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2007-08 |
*Bryan Lee, violin
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Winner-Senior Division |
2007-08 |
*William Frampton, viola
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Finalist-Senior Division |
2007-08 |
Mary Loftus, violin
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Finalist-Children's Division |
2005-06 |
Robyn Bollinger, violin
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Co-Winner-Junior Division |
2004-05 |
| Bryan Lee, violin |
Co-Winner-Junior Division
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2004-05 |
Francesca dePasquale, violin
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Finalist-Children's Division |
2002-03 |
Bryan Lee, violin
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Finalist-Children's Division |
2000-01 |
| Amy Lee, violin |
Winner-Junior Division |
1998-99 |
| Elena Urioste, violin |
Winner-Children's Division |
1998-99 |
| Emily Deans, violin |
Winner-Children's Division |
1997-98 |
| Greg DeTurck, piano |
Finalist-Junior Division |
1997-98 |
| Austin Hartman, violin |
Winner-Junior Division |
1996-97 |
| Emily Deans, violin |
Winner-Children's Division |
1996-97 |
| Amy Lee, violin |
Finalist-Junior Division |
1996-97 |
| Marvin Moon, viola |
Finalist-Junior Division |
1996-97 |
| *Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin |
Winner-Senior Division |
1995-96 |
| Hannah Jin, violin |
Winner-Junior Division |
1995-96 |
| *Paul Kim, violin |
Winner-Junior Division |
1995-96 |
| Angelia Cho, violin |
Winner-Junior Division |
1994-95 |
| Karen Sinclair, violin |
Winner-Junior Division |
1994-95 |
| Shun Sato, violin |
Winner-Children's Division |
1993-94 |
| Robert Martin, violin |
Winner-Children's Division |
1992-93 |
Rachel Segal, violin and
Burchard Tang, viola |
Winners-Junior Division |
1992-93 |
| *Eve-Simone Pastor, double bass |
Winner-Children,s Division |
1991-92 |
| Maureen Nelson, violin |
Winner-Junior Division |
1990-91 |
| Karen Sinclair, violin |
Winner-Children's Division |
1990-91 |
| Vivien Lee, piano |
Winner-Children's Division |
1987-88 |
| *Won after graduating from Temple Music Prep program. |
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| Mann Music Center Competition - Discontinued
after 2000 |
Alice Tsai, violin
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Winner |
1999-2000 |
| Gregory DeTurck, piano |
Winner |
1998-99 |
| Emily Deans, violin |
Second Place |
1997-98 |
| Amy Lee, violin |
Winner |
1996-97 |
| Emily Deans, violin |
Second Place |
1996-97 |
| Austin Hartman, violin |
Winner |
1995-96 |
| Victoria Hurt, cello |
Winner (tied) |
1992-93 |
| Angelia Cho, violin |
Winner (tied) |
1992-93 |
| Hannah Jin, violin |
Second Place |
1992-93 |
| Rachel Segal, violin |
Winner |
1991-92 |
| Christopher Gauthier, cello |
Winner |
1987-88 |
| Yoon Bae, piano |
Second Place (tied) |
1987-88 |
| Maureen Nelson, violin |
Second Place (tied) |
1987-88 |
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Temple
Music Prep Concerto Competition |
| Clare Semes, violin |
Winner |
2007-08 |
| Anne Ku, violin |
Winner |
2006-07 |
| Julia Sheriff, piano |
Winner |
2005-06 |
| Justine Lamb-Budge, violin |
Runner-up |
2005-06 |
| Robyn Bollinger, violin |
Winner |
2004-05 |
| Hansaem Lim, violin |
Winner |
2003-04 |
| Bryan Lee, violin |
Winner |
2002-03 |
| Elena Urioste, violin |
Winner |
2001-02 |
| Eugena Chang, cello |
Winner |
2000-01 |
| Lauren Miller, cello |
Winner |
1999-00 |
| Amy Lee, violin |
Winner |
1998-99 |
| Marvin Moon, viola |
Winner |
1997-98 |
| Si-Yan Li, cello |
Winner |
1996-97 |
| Austin Hartman, violin |
Winner |
1995-96 |
| Hannah Jin, violin |
Winner |
1994-95 |
| Burchard Tang, viola |
Winner |
1993-94 |
| Glenn Fischbach, cello |
Winner |
1992-93 |
| Hee-Jin Leem, violin |
Winner |
1991-92 |
| Valerie Johnson, viola |
Winner |
1990-91 |
| Christine Jung, cello |
Winner |
1989-90 |
| May Phang, piano |
Winner |
1988-89 |
| Jennifer Haas, violin |
Winner |
1987-88 |
| Ju-Young Lee, cello |
Winner |
1986-87 |
| Mari Uehara, violin |
Winner |
1985-86 |
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Accademia Chigiana (Sienna, Italy)
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| Solomon L. Silber, guitar |
Merit Scholarship |
1997-98 |
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Allentown Symphony
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| Andrew Weaver, viola |
Soloist |
1991-92 |
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All State Orchestra, New Jersey
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| Greg DeTurck, viola |
Principal |
1997-98 |
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Ambler Symphony Competition (Menges Scholarship)
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| Helenmarie Vassiliou, violin |
Winner |
2007-08 |
| Bihn Park, violin |
Winner |
2007-08 |
Carolyn Semes, violin |
Winner |
2007-08 |
| Arianna Schickel , violin |
Winner |
2006-07 |
| Maria Semes, violin |
Winner |
2004-05 |
Clare Semes, violin |
Winner |
2004-05 |
| Jason Calloway, cello |
Winner |
1995-96 |
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American String Teachers Association Competition
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| Solomon L. Silber, guitar |
First Place |
1997-98 |
| Anush Simonian, viola |
Second Place |
1993-94 |
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Bach Atonement Scholarship Competition
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Adriana Socoski, violin |
Winner |
2005-06 |
| Francesca dePasquale, violin |
Winner |
2003-04 |
| Adriana Socosk, violini |
Winner |
2002-03 |
Bach Festival of Metro Washington DC Area Competition
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Alex Grimes, viola |
Winner |
2004-05 |
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Bach Festival of Philadelphia Young Artists Competition
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| Karen Sinclair, violin |
Winner |
2005 |
Battleground Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition
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Anastasia Falasca, violin |
Third Place |
1990-91 |
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Bucks County Symphony Competition
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| *Hannah Stitzinger, violin |
Winner |
2000-01 |
| Maureen Nelson, violin |
Winner |
1989-90 |
| *Won after graduating from Temple Music Prep program.
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Janet Cohen Memorial Award (Delaware)
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| Karina Schmitz, viola |
Winner |
1997-98 |
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Columbus Quincentennial Music Competition
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| Yerim Park, piano |
Winner |
1992-93 |
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Delaware County Symphony Competition
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Nicholas Bodnar, cello |
Winner |
2004-05 |
| Anastasia Vlahos, violin |
Winner |
2003-04 |
| Charlsie Hanson, cello |
Winner |
2001-02 |
| Alexa Schmitz, violin |
Winner |
1999-00 |
| Greg DeTurck, piano |
Winner |
1997-98 |
| Karina Schmitz, violin |
Winner |
1996-97 |
| Anush Simonian, viola |
Winner |
1994-95 |
| Marisa Polesky, violin |
Winner |
1992-93 |
| Ellen dePasquale, violin |
Winner |
1991-92 |
| Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin |
Winner |
1990-91 |
| Ellen dePasquale, violin |
Winner |
1989-90 |
| Deborah Kardane, flute |
Winner |
1988-89 |
Delaware Symphony Orchestra Competition
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Johnna Wu, violin |
Winner |
2006-07 |
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DePaul Chamber Orchestra Competition
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| Victoria Hurt, cello |
Winner |
1995-96 |
Golden Key Music Festival Competition
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Katherine Loboda , piano |
Gold Medal Winner |
2006-07 |
Sarah Kim, piano |
Gold Medal Winner |
2005-06 |
Nathanael Kim, piano |
Gold Medal Winner |
2005-06 |
Ellim Kim, piano |
Silver Medal Winner |
2005-06 |
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Interlochen Arts Camp Concerto Competition
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| Nicholas DiEugenio, violin |
Winner |
1996-97 |
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Kennett Symphony Competition
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Natalie Kress, violin |
Third Place |
2007-08 |
Jamie Lee, violin |
Winner |
2006-07 |
Dorothy Ro, violin |
Winner |
2004-05 |
| Bryan Lee, violin
Natalie Rudoi, violin |
Winner (tied)
Winner (tied) |
2002-03
2002-03 |
| Hansaem Lim, violin
Robyn Bollinger, violin |
Second Place
Third Place |
2002-03
2002-03 |
| Elena Urioste, violin |
Winner |
2001-02 |
| Matthew Zerweck, violin |
Winner |
2000-01 |
| Alexa Schmitz, violin |
Second Place |
2000-01 |
| Lauren Miller, cello |
Winner |
1999-00 |
| Rachel Rudoi, violin |
Second Place (tied) |
1999-00 |
| Elena Urioste, violin |
Second Place (tied) |
1999-00 |
| Matthew Zerweck, violin |
Winner |
1998-99 |
| Tino Tran, piano |
Honorable Mention |
1998-99 |
| Si-Yan Li, cello |
Winner |
1997-98 |
| Amy Lee, violin |
Second Place (tied) |
1997-98 |
| Marvin Moon, viola |
Second Place (tied) |
1997-98 |
| Austin Hartman, violin |
Winner |
1996-97 |
| Jason Calloway, cello |
Third Place |
1996-97 |
| Victoria Hurt, cello |
Winner |
1995-96 |
| Kevin Jang, violin |
Second Place |
1995-96 |
| Rachel Crozier, violin |
Winner |
1994-95 |
| Karen Sinclair, violin |
Winner (Grades 4-8) |
1991-92 |
| Rachel Segal, violin |
Winner |
1990-91 |
| Matthew Herren, cello |
Winner |
1988-89 |
| Jennifer Haas, violin |
Winner |
1986-87 |
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Kingsville International Young Performers Competition
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| Bryan Lee, violin |
2nd Place (Junior Division) |
2003-04 |
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Joseph E. Knitzer Award
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| Nicholas DiEugenio, violin |
Winner |
1996-97 |
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Korean Musicians Association of Philadelphia Competition
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| Walter (Hyun Sung) Park, clarinet |
Winner |
2003-04 |
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Lancaster Symphony Competition
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| Austin Hartman, violin |
Winner |
1996-97 |
| Matthew Herren, cello |
Winner |
1987-88 |
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Lansdowne Symphony Concerto Competition
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| Bryan Lee, violin |
Winner |
2003-04 |
| Matthew Zerweck, violin |
Winner |
1998-99 |
| Emily Deans, violin |
Winner |
1997-98 |
| Greg DeTurck, piano |
Winner |
1997-98 |
| Karina Schmitz, viola |
Winner |
1997-98 |
| Kenneth Cox, violin |
Honorable Mention |
1997-98 |
| Alexa Schmitz, violin |
Honorable Mention |
1997-98 |
| Matthew Zerweck, violin |
Honorable Mention |
1997-98 |
| Austin Hartman, violin |
Winner |
1995-96 |
| Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin |
Winner |
1989-90 |
| Jennifer Haas, violin |
Winner |
1986-87 |
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Loeb Performing Arts
Scholarship |
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| Sarah Thompson, cello |
Winner |
1998-99 |
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Matinee Music Club of Philadelphia
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| Jason Calloway, cello |
Winner |
1996-97 |
| Anush Simonian, viola |
Winner |
1994-95 |
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Music Teachers National Association Competition
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Adriana Socoski |
State Winner |
2005-06 |
| Katie Ryan |
Regional Winner |
1991-92 |
| Becky Ansel, violin |
Eastern Division Winner |
1990-91 |
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National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts
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| Maureen Nelson, violin |
Prize |
1991-92 |
| Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin |
Prize |
1990-91 |
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Newark (DE) Symphony Competition
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| Julia Alexander, violin |
Winner |
2000-01 |
| Rachel Segal, violin and
Burchard Tang, viola |
Winners (Duet) |
1992-93 |
| Joseph Nero, violin |
Soloist |
1992-93 |
| Becky Ansel, violin |
Co-winner |
1989-90 |
| Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin |
Co-winner |
1989-90 |
New Jersey Music Teachers Award
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Anastasia Falsca, violin |
winner |
2005-06 |
Trevor Williams, composition |
winner |
2005-06 |
Trevor Williams, composition |
winner |
2004-05 |
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Competition
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Nicholas Bodnar, cello |
finalist |
2005-06 |
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Newtown Chamber Orchestra Competition
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| Jason Calloway, cello |
Winner |
1995-96 |
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North Penn Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition
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| Walter (Hyun Sung) Park, clarinet |
Winner |
2003-04 |
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Ocean City Pops
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Nicholas Bodnar, cello |
Soloist |
2006-07 |
Robyn Bollinger, violin |
Soloist |
2005-06 |
*Elena Urioste, violin |
Soloist |
2005-06 |
Maria Semes, violin |
Soloist |
2005-06 |
| Clare Semes, violin |
Soloist |
2005-06 |
Francesca dePasquale, violin |
Soloist |
2003-04 |
| Angelia Cho, violin |
Soloist |
1993-94 |
| Victoria Hurt, cello |
Soloist |
1993-94 |
*Won after graduating from Temple Music Prep program.
Philadelphia Biblical University Young Artist Competition |
Anastasia Falasca, violin |
winner |
2005-06 |
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Philadelphia Viola Society Scholarship Competition
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| William Frampton, viola |
Winner (Senior Division) |
2003-04 |
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Pottstown Symphony Competition
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| Nicholas Bodnar, cello |
Winner |
2004-05 |
| Robyn Bollinger, violin |
Winner |
2003-04 |
| Eugena Chang, cello |
Winner |
2000-01 |
| Karen Sinclair, violin |
Winner |
1992-93 |
| Maureen Nelson, violin |
Winner |
1989-90 |
| Sheila Browne, viola |
Winner |
1987-88 |
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Reading Symphony Orchestra Competition
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| Kenneth Cox, violin |
Winner |
1996-97 |
| Talitha Meyer, violin |
Winner |
1989-90 |
Sphinx Competition
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*Elena Urioste, violin |
1st Place (Senior Divison) |
2008 |
Steven Laraia, viola |
Third Place (Junior Dvision) |
2008 |
Mary Loftus, violin |
Junior Achievement Award |
2008 |
Elena Urioste, violin |
1st Place (Junior Divison) |
2003 |
Steinway Society Competition
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Anastasia Falasca, piano |
Second Place |
2006 |
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Strings 1998 Camp Concerto Competition
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| Greg DeTurck, viola |
Winner |
1997-98 |
Stulberg International String Competition
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Bryan Lee, violin |
Third Place |
2004-05 |
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Tri-County Competition
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Walter Park, clarinet |
Winner (Senior Division) |
2005-06 |
Jean Park, piano |
Third Place (Senior Division) |
2005-06 |
Grant Kot, cello |
Winner (Senior Division) |
2004-05 |
Justin Lamb-Budge, violin |
Winner (Junior Division) |
2004-05 |
| Walter (Hyun Sung) Park, clarinet |
Second Place (Junior Division) |
2003-04 |
| Clare Semes, violin |
Third Place (Junior Division) |
2003-04 |
| Tiya Lee, cello |
Second Place (Senior Division) |
2001-02 |
| Bryan Lee, violin |
Winner (Junior Division) |
2001-02 |
| Francesca dePasquale, violin |
Second Place (Junior Division) |
2001-02 |
| Matthew Zerweck, violin |
Winner |
1998-99 |
| Karina Schmitz, viola |
Winner |
1997-98 |
| Matthew Zerweck, violin |
Winner (Junior Division) |
1997-98 |
| Talitha West-Katz, violin |
Second Place |
1993-94 |
| Marisa Polesky, violin |
Winner (Senior Division) |
1992-93 |
| Karen Sinclair, violin |
Winner (Junior Division) |
1992-93 |
| Rachel Crozier, violin |
Second Place (Senior Division) |
1992-93 |
| Paul Chae, violin |
Winner |
1990-91 |
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Warminster Symphony Competition
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| Jason Calloway, cello |
Winner |
1995-96 |
| Deborah Kardane, flute |
Winner |
1989-90 |
| Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin |
Winner |
1989-90 |
West Chester University Piano Competition
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Anastasia Falasca, piano |
First Place |
2005 |
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Youth Orchestra of the Americas Concerto Competition (Casals
Festival-San Juan, PR) |
| Nicholas DiEugenio, violin |
Winner |
1997-98 |
Young Pianists Competition of New Jersey
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Anastasia Falasca, piano |
First Place |
2005 |
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