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 |
Ryo Morita |
Pioneer School High, Ann Arbor |
Trumpet |
2022 |
Noah Vogel |
Pioneer School High, Ann Arbor |
Euphonium |
2019 |
Minki (Philip) Lee |
Skyline High School High, Ann Arbor |
Bass Clarinet |
2018 |
Annie Li |
Pioneer High School High, Ann Arbor |
Clarinet |
2017 |
Anna Pettit |
Onsted High School High,
Onsted |
Bassoon |
2016 |
Mitchell
Luttermoser |
Plymouth High
School, Canton |
Saxophone |
2015 |
Ellen
Sauer |
Pioneer High
School, Ann Arbor |
Flute |
2014 |
Allen Chang |
Huron High School,
Ann Arbor |
Clarinet |
2013 |
Kevin Dittman |
Brighton High
School, Brighton |
Saxophone |
2012 |
Halley Bass |
Pioneer High
School, Ann Arbor |
Trombone |
2011 |
Eric
Yamakado |
Pioneer High
School, Ann Arbor |
Marimba |
2010 |
Jordan Lulloff |
Okemos High School |
Saxophone |
2009 |
Carrie Rexroat |
Walled Lake Central High School |
French Horn |
2008 |
Ashley Harris |
Churchill High School, Livonia |
Flute |
2007 |
Daniel Park |
Huron High School, Ann Arbor |
Clarinet |
2006 |
Clementine Fu |
Troy High School |
Flute |
2005 |
Ariel Shelton |
Lathrup High School, Southfield |
French Horn |
2004 |
Scott Devereaux |
Romeo High School, Romeo |
Tuba |
2003 |
Elizabeth
Schellhase |
Salem High School, Plymouth |
French Horn |
2002 |
Zachary Shemon |
Plymouth Canton High School |
Saxophone |
2001 |
Andrew Custer |
Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor |
Trombone |
2000 |
Kris Johnson |
Lathrup High School, Southfield |
Trumpet |
1999 |
Lindsay Wile |
Okemos High School |
Clarinet |
1998 |
Drew Leslie |
Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor |
Trombone |
1997 |
Sam Chin |
Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor |
Clarinet |
1996 |
Bryan Marr |
Jefferson High School, Monroe |
Euphonium |
1995 |
Rebecca Hand |
Lumen Christi High School, Jackson |
Flute |
1994 |
Kelly Daniels |
Greenhills High School, Ann Arbor |
French Horn |
1993 |
Colin Stetson |
Pioneer High
School, Ann Arbor |
Saxophone |
1992 |
Rachel Folland |
Plymouth-Salem High School |
Flute |
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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