From Chris Maunu: Congratulations to Vocal Showcase for being named 1 of 7 Finalists for the AMERICAN PRIZE in Choral Performance. Winner to be announced in a few weeks!
The American Prize is pleased to announce finalist choruses for 2017-18 in all categories. Congratulations! 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.
“The American Prize continues to attract some of the finest choirs in the country, in all their varieties of size, repertoire and style. The competition in the College/University choral division is especially keen—simply very fine choirs, every one, led by conductors not only of skill but sometimes of remarkable creativity. Regardless of the final outcome, here are performers (and performances) to remind everyone why choral singing at the highest level is artistry to be cherished. What a privilege to experience such beauty of tone, expression and idea.”—David Katz, chief judge, The American Prize
“At The American Prize, there is never a set number of finalists in any category or division. We also try 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
Finalists: The American Prize in Choral Performance—youth and high school division, 2017-18
Chris Maunu: Arvada West HS Vocal Showcase, Arvada CO
Shawn M. Small: Fifth Avenue Falcons, Lebanon PA
Debbie Aurelius-Muir: Olympia HS Concert Choir, Stanford IL
Shannon K. Carter: HS for the Performing and Visual Arts Madrigal Singers, Houston TX
Jacob Cook: Youth Performing Arts School Chamber Choir, Louisville KY
Andrew Dibble: Indian Springs School Concert Choir. Pelham AL
Karyn Joaquino: Brearley B-Naturals, New York NY
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