Paul Halberstadt ’20E
Congratulations to violinist Paul Halberstadt ’20E on his appointment to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Paul is formerly from the studio of Professor Juliana Athayde.
Angelina Phillips ’24E
Congratulations to violinist Angelina Phillips ’24E for winning the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s Associate Concertmaster audition. Angelina is formerly from the studio of Professor Juliana Athayde. “Having just started her MM at The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University with Paul Kantor, (my former teacher!), this is an enormous accomplishment to be celebrated! Bravo!!!!” -Juliana…
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Ryan Chan
Congratulations to doctoral candidate Ryan Chan who was the First Prize and Audience Prize winner in the National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance (NYACOP) held in San Francisco during the 2024 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists (AGO). Ryan is a student of Minehan Family Professor of Organ, David Higgs.
Seunghee Lee ’90E
Congratulations to clarinetist Seunghee Lee ’90E on the release of her new album, Intermezzo. About the album: Intermezzo, a term often used in opera, refers to a musical interlude that offers a pause for reflection and transition within the overarching narrative—a momentary break between acts. Experience the captivating melodies and rhythms of Michele Mangani, beautifully…
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Lauren Gibson
Congratulations to Lauren Gibson, an undergraduate student in the inaugural class of jazz voice majors, on winning the 2024 Deborah Landon Memorial Jazz Scholarship from the Jazz Education Network. In addition to a $1500 award, the scholarship comes with one year of success coaching and a year-long membership to the JEN organization.
Isrea Butler ’04E ’06E (MM)
Isrea Butler ’04E ’06E (MM) was appointed Director of the School of Music at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas!
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Serena Reuten ’24E (MM)
Congratulations to recent graduate Serena Reuten ’24E (MM) for her appointment as the Omaha Symphony‘s next Assistant Conductor!
John Upton ’12E
Congratulations to John Upton ’12E, student of Professor Richard Killmer, for his appointment as principal oboe of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra!
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Curtis Stewart ’08E
Four-time Grammy nominee Curtis Stewart ’08E, ’08 received the 2025 Sphinx Organization Medal of Excellence!
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Alexandra Stokes
Congratulations to Alexandra Stokes, a current student of professors Bonita Boyd and Anne Harrow, for winning the acting piccolo position in the North Carolina Symphony!