And, the FIRST place winner of The Gulf Coast Steinway Society (GCSS) Regional Upper Collegiate Piano Solo Competition is Shannon Boutwell, Samford University. Shannon is the 2024 1st place winner of The Guild’s Instrumental Scholarship, playing the violin. And, she dances! She is thrilled to be returning to Carnegie Hall this June 2025. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Junior, Flute Performance Dr. Diane Boyd Schultz, Professor Nicholas Robertson, Accompanist First Place Instrumental – Stuart Mims Scholarship The amazing summer of 2024, Sara attended IFSB (International Flute Seminar Bruges) in Bruges, Belgium! Per Sara, “It was a wonderful experience all around. I learned so much about my playing and …
Samford University Senior, Vocal Performance Dr. Sharon Lawhon, Professor Second Place Voice – Dr. Oscar and Ellen Dahlene Scholarship (tie) Incredible summer 2024! In Adreanna’s own words: “The program I am attending is called Opera Viva in Verona, Italy. I will be there for about a month. Within the program I get multiple lessons …
My family moved around a good bit when I was little, but I consider Pell City, Alabama, my hometown. I currently live near Montgomery, AL, with my husband and four children. Education… I started my music studies with piano when I was very young and then convinced my parents to let me switch to …
I am from Birmingham, Alabama and currently live in Huntsville, Alabama. Education… I graduated from the University of Montevallo with Bachelor of Music degrees in Choral Music Education and Vocal Performance. I also received the Master of Music Education degree with emphasis in Choral Conducting from The Florida State University. Currently, I am the choral …
I am originally from Hong Kong, China, and grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico! I now reside in Boston, Massachusetts. Education… I started my Bachelor’s Degree in 2011 at the University of Alabama under full scholarship, which was during that time when I was fortunate in winning the BMC Scholarship Competition! In 2015, I graduated …
