2016-17 Music Awards

 

ENSEMBLE AWARDS

EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Early Music Ensemble.
Johann Josen

 

GUITAR ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Guitar Ensemble.
John Ligon, Jared Jamias, Dylan Kanner, Steven Guidino

 

NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the New Music Ensemble.
Aaron Grisez, Isabella Pepke

 

ORCHESTRA AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance and dedication to The Chapman Orchestra.
Ariel Flach, Ariel Chien

 

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Percussion Ensemble.
Paul Burdick

 

STRING ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the String Ensemble.
Isabella Pepke

 

CHAPMAN CELEBRATES AWARD (formerly American Celebration Award)
In recognition of outstanding performance in Chapman Celebrates, presented by the College of Performing Arts.
Jeffrey Goldberg

 

UNIVERSITY CHOIR AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the University Choir.
Claire French, Daniel Goldberg

 

UNIVERSITY SINGERS AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the University Singers.
Matthew Grifka, Erin Theodorakis, Hannah Kidwell

 

WOMEN’S CHOIR AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the Women’s Choir.
Brittany St. Clair

 

WOODWINDS & BRASS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Winds/Brass chamber ensembles.
Isaac Lowe

 

WIND SYMPHONY AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the Chapman Wind Symphony.
Ariel Flach, Lewis Gehami

 

PROGRAM AWARDS

GOLDEN EARS AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Aural Skills.
Esther Kim, Danny Kawadri, Jason Liebson

 

SHAUN NAIDOO MUSIC THEORY AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Music Theory.
Dylan Kanner, Julianne Lussier, Reagan Shrum

 

SMITH COMPOSITION AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of composition.
Sam Ek

 

MUSIC HISTORY AWARD
In Recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Music History.
Daniel Goldberg, Mark Peng, Jeffrey Goldberg

 

MUSIC EDUCATION AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Music Education.
Hannah Fan

 

Bramlage Opera Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Operatic Performance.
Alexandra Rupp, Mark Peng

 

GUITAR PERFORMANCE AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Guitar Performance.
Jared Jamais

 

KEYBOARD COLLABORATIVE ARTS AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Keyboard Collaborative Arts.
Rachel Danielson

 

PERCUSSION PERFORMANCE AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Percussion Performance.
Cole Castorina

 

PIANO PERFORMANCE AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Piano Performance.
Stella Monshaw

 

STRINGS PERFORMANCE AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Strings Performance.
Eileen Kim

 

WOODWINDS/BRASS PERFORMANCE AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Woodwinds and/or Brass Performance.
Matt LaBelle

 

JERRY THOMAS MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded to a junior (for the senior year). In recognition of outstanding talent and good citizenship in the Big Band or Jazz area.
Christopher Traynor

 

35-YEAR FACULTY MEMBER AWARD
Jeffrey Cogan

 

SHAUN NAIDOO LEGACY AWARD
In memory of the teaching and mentoring of Professor Shaun Naidoo. This award is determined by music students to honor a music faculty or staff member who has made an important impact on students and a positive effect on the Conservatory. 
Amy Graziano

 

DEPARTMENTAL HONORS

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement in music. Awarded to the returning student (junior) with highest GPA.
Arturo Balmaceda

 

EDGAR SHOLUND AWARD
Presented to a returning student in recognition of both academic and performance excellence. Winner(s) are added to the perpetual plaque in the Bertea Hall lobby.
Ariel Chien, Aaron Grisez

 

BURGHARDT AWARD
To a graduating senior in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. Winner(s) are added to the perpetual plaque in the Bertea Hall lobby.
Mark Peng

 

CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC AWARD
Highest honor awarded by the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music to a graduating senior. In recognition of excellence in performance, academics, and service to the Conservatory. Winner(s) are added to the perpetual plaque in the Bertea Hall lobby.
Sam Ek