The Junior Mendelssohn Choir, led by Music Director Susan Medley, has been awarded the 2011 American Prize in Choral Performance, High School Division.
"The Mendelssohn Choir is immensely proud of its junior colleagues and their accomplishments," says Mary Ann Lapinski, Executive Director. "It is gratifying to see the passion and excellence of these young people recognized and celebrated."
The American Prize is a series of new, non-profit national competitions providing cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and international recognition for the best recorded performances of music by ensembles and individuals each year in the United States at the professional, college/university, church, community and secondary school levels. Administered by Hat City Music Theater, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Danbury, Connecticut, The American Prize was founded in 2009 and is awarded annually.
The Junior Mendelssohn competition recordings included selections from its 2010 concert, A Procession Winding Around Me, as well as a few selections from the 2009 concert, Fauré’s Requiem & Cantique de Jean Racine. Listen to the entire submission CD in the player below!
Dr. Medley had the honor of congratulating the chorus on their award, and is excited to share the news with the Pittsburgh community. "This recognition is a testament to the high quality music-making that happens thanks to the talent and hard work of these young men and women and the Junior Mendelssohn staff. This achievement is the perfect way to kick off our 25th anniversary season!"
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