» Departmental Honors & Awards

The following students have earned accolades for their artistic excellence and/or exceptional academic performance in the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music:


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2020–21 Awards

Academic Excellence Award

Awarded to a music major at the end of their junior year in recognition of outstanding academic achievement.

  • Danielle Liu

Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award

Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in music at the end their junior year in recognition of outstanding achievement in performance, academics, and service to the Conservatory. The award includes a $4,000 stipend to be used for expenses normally incurred in pursuit of a degree OR for additional enrichment and musical advancement opportunities which are not normally provided in a university or conservatory setting.

  • Emma Tucker

Jerry Thomas Memorial Jazz Award

Awarded to a senior music student active in the big band and jazz genre who displays outstanding talent and exemplifies good citizenship with the Conservatory of Music. The award includes a $5,000 stipend to be used for auditions, lessons, professional travel and other related expenses. 

  • Jeremy Davalos

Music Minor Award

Awarded to graduating senior music minor students in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Conservatory.

General Music Minor 

  • Lloyd Black

Film Music Minor

  • Skyler Brigmann
  • Katie Cha
  • Tristan Chilvers
  • Michael Gribble
  • Ethan Shanklin
  • Kamil Zeglen

Burghardt Award

Awarded to a graduating senior music major in recognition of outstanding academic achievement.
  • Erica Phung

Conservatory of Music Award

In recognition of outstanding achievement in performance, academics, and service to the Conservatory.

  • Aaron Zimmer