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Announcement

High School Competition Winners 2016

The Wednesday Morning Music Club is proud to announce this year’s winners of the Wilcox, Maurer, Putter, and Rudd awards for outstanding high school performers.   The awards were presented at a luncheon at the Austin Woman’s Club on May 18, 2016.   Mary Parse served as Chair of the Awards Committee.   The judges for this year’s competition were Paula Bird, Darlene Cluff, and Kiyoshi Tamagawa.

Dohyun Kim, BaritoneDohyun Kim

The winner of the Maurer Award, First Place, was Baritone, Dohyun Kim, the son of Jong Seo Kim.  Dohyun is a graduating senior from James Bowie High School.  He plans to attend the University of North Texas in the fall to pursue a major in opera performance.  Dohyun’s teacher is Dr. Minkyung Lee, the Voice/Choir Instructor at Northwest Vista College in San Antonio.  In addition to the Maurer Award, Dohyun  also won the Sally Strawn Rudd Supplemental Award.

Rachel Cernosek, FlutistRachel Cernosek

The Putter Award, Second Place, was awarded to Rachel Cernosek, who plays the flute.  Rachel is the daughter of Gary and Kerri Cernosek.  Rachel is finishing her senior year at Cedar Park High School.  This fall she will enter Texas Christian University to major in music education and flute performance.  Her teacher is Ann Kjerulf Knien.

Jonathan Qi, PianistJonathan Qi

The Wilcox Award (9th through 11th grade students) First Place winner was Jonathan Qi, a student at Westwood High School and son of Song Jin and Zhuo Qi.  His teacher is Dr. Betty Mallard.

Isabelle Hsiao, PianistIsabelle Hsiao

The Second Place winner of the Wilcox Award was Isabelle Hsiao, who also plays the piano and is a fellow student at Westwood High School.  Isabelle is the daughter of Julia Hsiao.  Robert McDonald and Professor Anton Nel are Isabelle’s teachers.

 

More Information on our Competitions and Awards page

 

 

Announcement

Coming Up – Spring Luncheon

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President’s Message from Marcia Edwards

As our club year draws to a close, I wish to thank all the members for the opportunity to serve as your president. It has been a gift to get to know many of you with whom I previously had only a passing acquaintance. Thank you for sharing your musical talents, your time, and your friendship.
The Spring Luncheon date is Wednesday, May 18, 11 AM. By now, you should have received your invitation in the mail. Please RSVP by May 12.   The luncheon is $25, and you may include your dues of $50 for 2016-2017 with your luncheon reservation if you’d like. Our luncheon program will feature this year’s winners of the Wilcox, Maurer, Putter, and Rudd Awards. I hope to see you there!