SSMF Concerto Finalists Announced

During the past week at the University of the South campus, more than 76 Sewanee Summer Music Festival students competed in the first and second rounds of the 2013 Jacqueline Avent Concerto Competition. Students were required to apply to the competition by May 31. They performed their concerto movements in front of a select group of judges by memory.
After the first round, the semifinalists performed in Guerry Auditorium in front of the entire student body and a wider group of judges. After deliberation and careful consideration, the judging committee announced the repertoire for the competition concert and the student performers who will play their concerto in front of the community. The students will perform with the prestigious Festival Orchestra, an orchestra comprised of faculty guest artists and other guest artists. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 18.
The finalists are:
Jill Chronister, cello, Dvorak’s Cello Concerto in B minor, Opus 104;
Ryan Snapp, cello, Saint-Saens’ Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Opus 33;
Ryan Kirkconnel, tuba, Gregson’s Tuba Concerto;
Abigail Kent, harp, Handel’s Harp Concerto in B-flat major;
Michael Hoover, flute, Hüe’s Fantasie.
The Jacqueline Avent Concerto Competition is one of the most unique performances of the whole music festival. The community is encouraged to attend the concert and witness the tremendous talent of these young musicians.
To purchase tickets and read more about these students and pieces, please go to <ssmf.inticketing.com/events>.