Schulich Grads excel at the 75th OSM Standard Life Competition
The 75thÌýanniversary of the OSM Standard Life Competition was held from November 18 to 22, 2014, in Montreal. ÌýSchulich School of Music alumni were well represented amongst the winners. ÌýSince its creation in 1940, the OSM Standard Life Competition has helped launch the careers of some 300 prizewinners onto the national and international scene. It has succeeded in attracting prestigious partners and jury members of great renown, who have supported the OSM Standard Life Competition in pursuing its mission to champion promising young Canadian musicians.ÌýCongratulations to all who participated in this edition.
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In the Woodwinds CategoryÌýLara Deutsch: BMus’12, MMus’14 wonÌýFirst prize: ($10,000) ÌýShe also won the ÌýPrize for the best performance of a Canadian Work ($2,500), ÌýThe Stingray Audience Award ($2,500), A 75th Anniversary Prize ($1,000), The Paul Merkelo Scholarship ($2,500) an Orford Centre Award, Ìýand a Domaine Forget Award.
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In the Brass CategoryÌýMikolaj Debowski: BMus’12 andÌýS. Reynolds: BMus’11, MMus’13 Ìýtied for third prize. (Each was awarded $2,500) . ÌýMikolaj Debowski also won the Prize for the best performance of a Canadian Work ($2,500).
In the Voice Category, Claire de Sévigné, soprano, Bmus '09, was awarded 2nd prize ($5,000) as well as a Banff Centre Award.