American Prize Recognizes ACB Members in 2019-20 Awards Year

From The American Prize Blog:

"The American Prize is a series of new, non-profit national competitions in the performing arts providing cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and international recognition for the best recorded performances by ensembles and individuals each year in the United States at the professional, college/university, church, community and secondary school levels. Administered by Hat City Music Theater, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Danbury, Connecticut, The American Prize was founded in 2009 and is awarded annually. The competitions of The American Prize are open to all U.S. citizens, whether living in this country or abroad, and to others currently living, working and/or studying in the United States of America, its protectorates and territories." 

 

On  August 27, 2020 winners were announced  for The American Prize in Conducting—community band division, 2019-20 were announced. The conductor of one of our organization members was recognized.

  • 3rd Place: Matthew Salvaggio, University Heights Symphonic Band (University Heights, OH)

On July 2, 2020 winners were announced for the The American Prize in Band/Wind Ensemble Performance—community division, 2019-20 were announced. Two of our member organizations were recognized.

  • The American Prize winner: Boulder Concert Band,  Marilyn R. Kroner - Boulder CO
  • 3rd Place: The Allentown Band, Ronald Demkee  - Allentown PA

On June 19, 2020  National Finalists for The American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the performance of American Music, community  ensemble division, 2019-20  were announced. One of our member organizations was recognized.

  • The Allentown Band, Ronald Demkee  - Allentown PA

On April 17, 2020  National Finalists for The American Prize in Band/Wind Ensemble Performance—community division, 2019-20 were announced. Two of our member organizations were recognized.

  • The Allentown Band, Ronald Demkee  - Allentown PA
  • Boulder Concert Band,  Marilyn R. Kroner - Boulder CO

On January 29, 2020  Semi-Finalists for The American Prize in Band/Wind Ensemble Performance—community division, 2019-20 were announced. Two of our member organizations were recognized.

  • The Allentown Band, Ronald Demkee  - Allentown PA
  • Boulder Concert Band,  Marilyn R. Kroner - Boulder CO

On  January  15, 2020  Semi-Finalists for The American Prize in Conducting—community band division, 2019-20 were announced. One of our organization members was included.

  • Matthew Salvaggio, University Heights Symphonic Band  (University Heights,  OH)

 

Last Updated September 24, 2020