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
2019–20 Awards
2018–19 Awards
Presented to a junior (rising senior) music major:
2018–2019 Academic Excellence Award
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement
MADDIE BARRETT
2018–2019 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award
For an outstanding undergraduate music major at the end of their junior year,
in recognition of outstanding achievement in
performance, academics, and service to the Conservatory
GEMI ACUPAN
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement
MADDIE BARRETT
2018–2019 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award
For an outstanding undergraduate music major at the end of their junior year,
in recognition of outstanding achievement in
performance, academics, and service to the Conservatory
GEMI ACUPAN
Presented to a graduating senior, music minor:
2018-2019 Music Minor Award
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the Conservatory
General Music Minor (2 recipients):
AIDAN JONES
JOHN LIGON
Film Music Minor (2 recipients):
JAMES GELBERG
COLIN SHUMATE
Presented to a graduating senior, music major: In recognition of outstanding contributions to the Conservatory
General Music Minor (2 recipients):
AIDAN JONES
JOHN LIGON
Film Music Minor (2 recipients):
JAMES GELBERG
COLIN SHUMATE
2018–2019 Burghardt Award
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement
LORIANNE FRELLY
2018–2019 Conservatory of Music Award
(2 recipients for this year)
In recognition of outstanding achievement in
performance, academics, and service to the Conservatory
JULIANNE LUSSIER
NOAH RULISON
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement
LORIANNE FRELLY
2018–2019 Conservatory of Music Award
(2 recipients for this year)
In recognition of outstanding achievement in
performance, academics, and service to the Conservatory
JULIANNE LUSSIER
NOAH RULISON
2017–18 Awards
Academic Excellence Award
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement in music by a returning student
REBEKA DENNIS
Burghardt Award
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement by a graduating senior
ARTURO BALMACEDA and ARIEL CHIEN
Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music Award
In recognition of outstanding achievement in performance, academics, and service to the Conservatory by a graduating senior
AARON GRISEZ
Edgar Sholund Award
In recognition of excellence in performance, academics, and service to the Conservatory by a returning student
ISABELLA PEPKE
PROGRAM/AREA AWARDS
B.A. Music Program Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the BA Music Program
STEPHANIE CARESS, TAYLOR KUNKLE, and MALINDA YUHAS
Conducting Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the Instrumental Conducting Program
JASON LIEBSON and DAVID SCOTT
Golden Ears
In recognition of exceptional achievement in Aural Skills.
MADELINE BARRET, TYLER JORDAN, and ALEXANDRA STEINER
Music Theory Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in Music Theory
GEMI ACUPAN, MADELINE BARRETT, and STEVEN GUDINO
Music History Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in Music History
ARON GRISEZ and TAYLOR KUNKEL
Music Education Program Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the B.M. Pre-Certification Music Education Program
JULIANNE LUSSIER
Bramlage Opera Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Operatic Performance.
JASMINE RODRIGUEZ
Chapman Celebrates Award
In recognition of outstanding performance in Chapman Celebrates, presented by the College of Performing Arts.
MEGAN DUNG and REBECCA ISRAEL
Choral Award
In recognition of outstanding service and exceptional instrumental performance for the Chapman choirs.
PAUL BURDICK and RAFAEL ZEPEDA
Guitar Program Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the Guitar Program.
STEVEN GUDINO, DYLAN KANNER, and SARA MARAVILLA
Jerry Thomas Memorial Award
In recognition of outstanding talent and good citizenship in the Big Band or Jazz area.
MICHAEL SEAMAN
Keyboard Collaborative Arts Program Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the Keyboard Collaborative Arts Program.
VARSENIK ASLANYAN, ESTHER KIM, JASON LIEBSON, and YIJIAO TIAN
Music Minor Award
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the Conservatory by a graduating senior.
MICHAEL SEAMAN
Percussion Program Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the Percussion Program.
PAUL BURDICK
Piano Program Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the Piano Program.
MIA BARINAGA and CRYSTAL MO
Smith Composition Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the Composition Program.
Named for Professor Emeritus and Professor of Music Ralph Smith (active 1958-1974) (d. 2003).
AARON GRISEZ
Strings Program Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the Strings Program
ARTURO BALMACEDA
Woodwinds & Brass Program Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the Woodwinds & Brass Program.
JORDAN GAULT
ENSEMBLE AWARDS
Early Music Ensemble Award
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Early Music Ensemble.
ARTURO BALMACEDA and MICHAEL SEAMAN
Guitar Ensemble Award
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Guitar Ensemble.
KEVIN CHUNG, RYAN HOMMEL, and CHARLES PARTIDA
The Jacob Vogel Pride of Chapman Pep Band Award
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Pep Band.
MICHAEL GRIBBLE and PAIGE GULLEY
Jazz Ensembles
In recognition of outstanding performance in the Jazz Ensembles.
JAMES STEININGER
New Music Ensemble Award
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the New Music Ensemble.
TYLER JORDAN and LISA YOSHIDA
Orchestra Award
In recognition of exceptional performance in and dedication to, and outstanding service to The Chapman Orchestra.
ALLISON DeMEULLE and SARA PETTY
Percussion Ensemble Award
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Percussion Ensemble.
WILL CHIN
String Ensemble Award
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the String Ensembles.
ALICIA CORREA
University Choir Award
In recognition of exceptional performance in and dedication to, and outstanding service to the University Choir.
KIM NGUYEN
University Singers Award
In recognition of exceptional performance in and dedication to, and outstanding service to the University Singers.
SANDRA COLINDRES and JASMINE RODRIGUEZ
University Women’s Choir Award
In recognition of exceptional performance in and dedication to, and outstanding service to the Women’s Choir.
KASADY LIU
Woodwinds & Brass Chamber Ensemble Award
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Woodwinds/Brass Chamber Ensembles.
OLIVIA GERNS
Wind Symphony Award
In recognition of exceptional performance in and dedication to, and outstanding service to the Chapman Wind Symphony.
CHRIS TRAYNO
2016–17 Awards
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement in music. Awarded to the returning student (junior) with highest G.P.A.
Arturo Balmaceda
EDGAR SHOLUND AWARD
Presented to a returning student in recognition of both academic and performance excellence. Winner(s) are added to the perpetual plaque in the Bertea Hall lobby.
Ariel Chien, Aaron Grisez
BURGHARDT AWARD
To a graduating senior in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. Winner(s) are added to the perpetual plaque in the Bertea Hall lobby.
Mark Peng
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC AWARD
Highest honor awarded by the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music to a graduating senior. In recognition of excellence in performance, academics, and service to the Conservatory. Winner(s) are added to the perpetual plaque in the Bertea Hall lobby.
Sam Ek
PROGRAM AWARDS
GOLDEN EARS AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Aural Skills.
Esther Kim, Danny Kawadri, Jason Liebson
SHAUN NAIDOO MUSIC THEORY AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Music Theory.
Dylan Kanner, Julianne Lussier, Reagan Shrum
SMITH COMPOSITION AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of composition.
Sam Ek
MUSIC HISTORY AWARD
In Recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Music History.
Daniel Goldberg, Mark Peng, Jeffrey Goldberg
MUSIC EDUCATION AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Music Education.
Hannah Fan
Bramlage Opera Award
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Operatic Performance.
Alexandra Rupp, Mark Peng
GUITAR PERFORMANCE AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Guitar Performance.
Jared Jamais
KEYBOARD COLLABORATIVE ARTS AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Keyboard Collaborative Arts.
Rachel Danielson
PERCUSSION PERFORMANCE AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Percussion Performance.
Cole Castorina
PIANO PERFORMANCE AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Piano Performance.
Stella Monshaw
STRINGS PERFORMANCE AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Strings Performance.
Eileen Kim
WOODWINDS/BRASS PERFORMANCE AWARD
In recognition of exceptional achievement in the area of Woodwinds and/or Brass Performance.
Matt LaBelle
JERRY THOMAS MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded to a junior (for the senior year). In recognition of outstanding talent and good citizenship in the Big Band or Jazz area.
Christopher Traynor
ENSEMBLE AWARDS
EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Early Music Ensemble.
Johann Josen
GUITAR ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Guitar Ensemble.
John Ligon, Jared Jamias, Dylan Kanner, Steven Guidino
NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the New Music Ensemble.
Aaron Grisez, Isabella Pepke
ORCHESTRA AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance and dedication to The Chapman Orchestra.
Ariel Flach, Ariel Chien
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Percussion Ensemble.
Paul Burdick
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Guitar Ensemble.
John Ligon, Jared Jamias, Dylan Kanner, Steven Guidino
NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the New Music Ensemble.
Aaron Grisez, Isabella Pepke
ORCHESTRA AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance and dedication to The Chapman Orchestra.
Ariel Flach, Ariel Chien
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Percussion Ensemble.
Paul Burdick
STRING ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the String Ensemble.
Isabella Pepke
CHAPMAN CELEBRATES AWARD (formerly American Celebration Award)
In recognition of outstanding performance in Chapman Celebrates, presented by the College of Performing Arts.
Jeffrey Goldberg
UNIVERSITY CHOIR AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the University Choir.
Claire French, Daniel Goldberg
UNIVERSITY SINGERS AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the University Singers.
Matthew Grifka, Erin Theodorakis, Hannah Kidwell
WOMEN’S CHOIR AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the Women’s Choir.
Brittany St. Clair
WOODWINDS & BRASS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Winds/Brass chamber ensembles.
Isaac Lowe
WIND SYMPHONY AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the Chapman Wind Symphony.
Ariel Flach, Lewis Gehami
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the String Ensemble.
Isabella Pepke
CHAPMAN CELEBRATES AWARD (formerly American Celebration Award)
In recognition of outstanding performance in Chapman Celebrates, presented by the College of Performing Arts.
Jeffrey Goldberg
UNIVERSITY CHOIR AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the University Choir.
Claire French, Daniel Goldberg
UNIVERSITY SINGERS AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the University Singers.
Matthew Grifka, Erin Theodorakis, Hannah Kidwell
WOMEN’S CHOIR AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the Women’s Choir.
Brittany St. Clair
WOODWINDS & BRASS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE AWARD
In recognition of outstanding performance in and dedication to the Winds/Brass chamber ensembles.
Isaac Lowe
WIND SYMPHONY AWARD
In recognition of outstanding service, exceptional performance & dedication to the Chapman Wind Symphony.
Ariel Flach, Lewis Gehami
FACULTY AWARDS
35-YEAR FACULTY MEMBER AWARD
Jeffrey Cogan
SHAUN NAIDOO LEGACY AWARD
In memory of the teaching and mentoring of Professor Shaun Naidoo.
Jeffrey Cogan
SHAUN NAIDOO LEGACY AWARD
In memory of the teaching and mentoring of Professor Shaun Naidoo.
This award is determined by music students to honor a music faculty or staff member who has made an important impact on students and a positive effect on the Conservatory.
Amy Graziano
Amy Graziano