Young Stars of Maine Prizewinners Concert View in browser

For more than 50 years, Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School has had an annual prize program to recognize, encourage, and reward young Maine music students who are serious in their study and performance of music. Prize awards are $1,000, in seven categories, for individuals and ensembles ages 11-25.

We are very proud to announce the 2017 Young Stars of Maine Prizewinners in the following categories:

The Ezra Rachlin Prize for Excellence:

Christopher Garrepy, countertenor

The Eleanor Erdman and Diane Nixon Vocal Excellence Prize:

Rachel Shukan, soprano

The A. H. Chatfield, Jr. Piano Prize:

Soren Nyhus, piano

The Summer Strings Prize:

Colin Aponte, violin

The Elsie Bixler Junior Prize:

Morgan Flanigan, piano

The Jean and Harvey Picker Senior Prize:

Kiersten Curtis, soprano

The Young Stars of Maine Prize Winners' Concert will take place on Sunday, April 30, 2017 4PM at the Rockport Opera House. Please come celebrate these young talented musicians in this free perfomance sure to please all audiences.

Christopher Garrepy

Colin Aponte

Rachel Shukan

Morgan Flanigan

Soren Nyhus

Kiersten Curtis

Thank you to all of our applicants, judges, supporters, sponsors and families! 

Underwriters



                     

                      

Season Sponsors


             

          

          

                    


Media Sponsors

               

Lodging Sponsors