The 2017 Major auditions of the Pittsburgh Concert Society were held on April 21 and 22. The adjudicator was James Gandre, President of the Manhattan School of Music.
Dr. Gander selected the following winners:
Aliana Whiteaker-Chudecke, soprano
Natalie Severson, harp
Harp, flute and viola trio:
Mia Venezia, harp
Aydan Hensley, flute
Brandon Foster, viola
Shadyside Brass Quintet
Douglas Peters, French horn
Joe Figliulo, trumpet
David DeAngelo, trumpet
Justin Miller, trombone
Matthew Tesch, trombone
Clarinet and piano duo:
Richard Smith
Jiyoung Sin
Pittsburgh Cello Quartet:
Charlie Powers
Bronwyn Banerdt
Michael DeBruyn
Alexandra Thompson
The winners will be featured in concerts in September, October and November. Further information will be available on this site once scheduling is finalized.
Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all those who participated in these auditions.
