American Prize Recognizes ACB Members in 2023 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 November 10, 2023 National winners: BANDS, 2023 were announced.  Two of our members placed in two categories.

In the community division:

In the university division:

  • Member Paul W. Popiel with The University of Kansas Wind Ensemble were the winners.

On July 17, 2023 National finalists: COMPOSERS (instrumental chamber music—all divisions) were announced.  The following member advanced to that level.

  • Edward D. Messerschmidt, Poughkeepsie NY ~ Pressing On

On June 6, 2023 National Finalists:  Band/Wind Ensemble Performance were announced.  The following members advanced to this level.

In the community division:
In the college/university division:
  • Member Paul W. Popiel with The University of Kansas Wind Ensemble

On June 5,  2023 National Finalists: The American Prize in Conducting—band/wind ensemble (non-collegiate division), were announced.  The following member advanced to this level.

On March 27, 2023 National Semi-Finalists: Band/Wind Ensemble Performance  were announced.  Several of our members were recognized.

In the community division:
In the college/university division:
  • Member Paul W. Popiel with The University of Kansas Wind Ensemble

 On March 23, 2023 National Semi-Finalists: The American Prize in Conducting—band/wind ensemble (non-collegiate division), were announced.  Two of our members were recognized.

On February 18, 2023 National semi-finalists: COMPOSERS (instrumental chamber music) were announced.  One of our members was recognized.

  • Edward D. Messerschmidt, Poughkeepsie NY ~ Pressing On

On February 17, 2023 National semi-finalists: COMPOSERS (choral division) were announced.  One of our members was recognized.

  • Edward D. Messerschmidt, Poughkeepsie NY ~ Safe Till Tomorrow

On January 31, 2023, NATIONAL SEMI-FINALISTS: The American Prize in Composition—music for orchestra (professional division) were announced.  One of our members was recognized.

  • Jesse Ayers, Canton OH ~ Shinkansen

 

 Last updated November 20, 2023