Terry E. and Irene Sharp Prize
The Department of Music awards the Terry E. and Irene A. Sharp Prize to the most outstanding performer in the junior class in recognition of their fine musicianship and potential in the field of classical music. The prize is awarded with the expectation the funds be used to further the winner’s musical endeavors such as (but not limited to): recitals, recordings, summer festivals, additional study or instrument/bow/music purchases. Past winners include:
2024
Alex Nam and Nadira Nouruzov
2023
Mia Rolland-Bezem and Andy Park
2022
Max Hammond
2021
Brian Isaacs and Dani Zanuttini-Frank
2020
Lisl Wangermann and Maddy Tung
2019
Henry Shapard and Lucine Musaelian
2018
Agata Sorokin and Sarah Spitzer
2017
Cameron Daly and Miles Walter
2016
Ariadne Lih, Hilda Huang, and Emily Switzer
2015
Sylvia Leith
2014
Jacob Schafer