history
In 1991, the Ann Arbor Concert Band established a scholarship competition
for high school students who are outstanding wind or percussion
instrumentalists. The winner of the award received a $1,000 scholarship as
well as the opportunity to perform with the band at the final concert of the
season. The generosity of Dave Juillet, who passed away in 1994, made the
first awards possible. In July 1993, the family of Andrew Lum, a promising
musician and football player at Huron High, and his mentor Dave Juillet
established the Andrew J. Lum Young Artist Scholarship Fund in his memory.
The award perpetuates his high standards of excellence through hard work,
determination, personal dedication, and enthusiasm for music.
competition rules
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To be eligible to compete for this scholarship, the applicant must be a
high school wind or percussion instrumentalist who lives in the State of
Michigan. If a finalist has immediate family, close friends, or private
instructor who is/are a member(s) of the Ann Arbor Concert Band, let Don
Henig know.
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Applicants must prepare a solo piece that will be performed with the band
at the May 7, 2023 AACB concert if the applicant is selected. The solo
must be available with band accompaniment that can be borrowed, rented or
purchased by AACB. Please contact Don Henig ASAP if you are having
difficulty locating an appropriate solo. We appreciate any information you
might have regarding where AACB can rent, borrow or purchase the band
accompaniment for your solo.
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Applicants must submit the application form plus a pre-audition CD or send
both via computer (i.e. mp3, mp4, or wav format) to ANN ARBOR CONCERT
BAND, c/o Don Henig
dhenig2008@comcast.net
by 11:59pm on Monday, February 20, 2023. We would prefer not to have
videos or to have you identify yourself on the recording. Audition
recordings will be reviewed by the AACB Board and conductor to determine
each finalist’s eligibility to participate in the live audition. The
recording must be the piece to be performed at the May concert. The
audition recording performance must include piano accompaniment, as this
demonstrates the ability to play in tune with another instrument. The
recording must be clearly labeled or identified with the soloist's name
and title of the work.
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Finalists selected from the audition recordings will be invited to perform
with piano accompaniment at a live audition on Monday, March 6, 2023,
between 6-7:30 p.m. For the live audition, soloists must furnish their own
pianist. The audition solo must also be the piece to be played with the
band at the May concert. If you cannot find a pianist, contact Barb
Shaltis as quickly as possible. You will receive detailed information
regarding this.
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Live auditions will be heard by a panel of judges. The judges are
professional musicians and are not in the AACB. The finalists will be
notified of their audition time and location, and all contestants are
scheduled on the same day. All finalists will be notified of the judges’
decision by phone or e-mail. The decision of the panel is final. The panel
reserves the right to withhold the award if none of the applicants are
deemed meritorious.
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The winner will receive a $1,000 award from the Andrew J Lum and David R.
Juillet Young Artist Scholarship Fund and will be required to perform the
audition solo at the Ann Arbor Concert Band's May 7, 2023 concert. A
runner-up will be selected and named at the same time as the designation
of the winner. If the winner can't fulfill the obligations, the runner-up
will then receive the scholarship and appear with the AACB.
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The award must be used for post-high-school education or to further music
education. The scholarship award will be paid, on behalf of the recipient,
directly to a 501(c)(3) institution/organization (college, university,
non-profit music camp, etc.). The recipient will have the responsibility
for notifying the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation of his/her
designation and will be given information for that purpose.
deadlines
application and recording received by: Monday, February 20, 2023
live audition (by appointment): Monday, March 6, 2023 (between
6:00pm-7:30pm)
concert: Sunday, May 7, 2023
past winners
2023
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Ryo Morita
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Pioneer School High, Ann Arbor
|
Trumpet
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2022
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Noah Vogel
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Pioneer School High, Ann Arbor
|
Euphonium
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2019
|
Minki (Philip) Lee
|
Skyline High School High, Ann Arbor
|
Bass Clarinet
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2018
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Annie Li
|
Pioneer High School High, Ann Arbor
|
Clarinet
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2017
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Anna Pettit
|
Onsted High School High, Onsted
|
Bassoon
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2016
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Mitchell Luttermoser
|
Plymouth High School, Canton
|
Saxophone
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2015
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Ellen Sauer
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Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor
|
Flute
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2014
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Allen Chang
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Huron High School, Ann Arbor
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Clarinet
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2013
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Kevin Dittman
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Brighton High School, Brighton
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Saxophone
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2012
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Halley Bass
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Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor
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Trombone
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2011
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Eric Yamakado
|
Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor
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Marimba
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2010
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Jordan Lulloff
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Okemos High School
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Saxophone
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2009
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Carrie Rexroat
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Walled Lake Central High School
|
French Horn
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2008
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Ashley Harris
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Churchill High School, Livonia
|
Flute
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2007
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Daniel Park
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Huron High School, Ann Arbor
|
Clarinet
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2006
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Clementine Fu
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Troy High School
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Flute
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2005
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Ariel Shelton
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Lathrup High School, Southfield
|
French Horn
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2004
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Scott Devereaux
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Romeo High School, Romeo
|
Tuba
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2003
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Elizabeth Schellhase
|
Salem High School, Plymouth
|
French Horn
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2002
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Zachary Shemon
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Plymouth Canton High School
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Saxophone
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2001
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Andrew Custer
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Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor
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Trombone
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2000
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Kris Johnson
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Lathrup High School, Southfield
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Trumpet
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1999
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Lindsay Wile
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Okemos High School
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Clarinet
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1998
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Drew Leslie
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Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor
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Trombone
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1997
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Sam Chin
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Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor
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Clarinet
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1996
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Bryan Marr
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Jefferson High School, Monroe
|
Euphonium
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1995
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Rebecca Hand
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Lumen Christi High School, Jackson
|
Flute
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1994
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Kelly Daniels
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Greenhills High School, Ann Arbor
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French Horn
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1993
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Colin Stetson
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Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor
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Saxophone
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1992
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Rachel Folland
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Plymouth-Salem High School
|
Flute
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application
Please complete the
application form
and create an audition recording. There are two available methods for
submission:
1. Electronic Delivery (application and recording):
email or dropbox
dhenig2008@comcast.net
2. Cloud File Share Service (Box, Dropbox, Google Drive): provide
the link where the application and recording can be downloaded
Questions: Please call Don Henig 810.333.7338 or email
dhenig2008@comcast.net
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