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Rising Stars Concerto Competition

Announcing the 11th Annual Rising Stars Concerto Competition
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Viterbo University.
Final competition at 3:30pm on the Main Stage at Viterbo University.

Prizes awarded in piano and instrumental categories.
Winners to perform with the LSO during the March concerts.

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LaCrosse Symphony Orchestra announces the 10th Annual Rising Stars Concerto Competition Winners...

2009 Recipients


Alice Huang - Madison, WI

Winner of the $1000 Anna Beth Culver Award








— Piano Finalists —
Leeza Ali - Mendota Heights, MN:
Winner of the $500 Ronald and Julie Go Award
Reed Tetzloff - Bloomington, MN:
Winner of the $250 Leithold Music Award

Aria Stiles - Apple Valley, MN

Winner of the $1000 Award in Memory of Jane Saline





— Instrumental Finalists —
Jocelyn Schendel –
Brooklyn Center, MN:
Winner of the $500 Thomas Skogen Award
Derek Huang – Mankato, MN:
Winner of the $250 Franke, Weisbrod and Turnball, C
PA's Award

Honorable Mentions: 
  • Clara Chow - Madison, WI
  • Emma Schneider - Arden Hills, MN
  • Katherine Siochi - Iowa City, IA
  • Cole Hanson - Hixton, WI
  • Michael Nelson - Minneapolis, MN

We would like to thank Richard Record, Viterbo University and the Douglas and Jean Starritt Memorial for their continued generous support of the Rising Stars Concerto Competition!


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