I was entered in Collin College's 9th Annual Guitar Competition on Saturday, 11-7-15 in the Advanced division. There were several really fantastic players in each division, but I was not able to stay and hear everyone's sets. Instead, I had to play my competition slot and then leave immediately for a banquet gig at UT Dallas.
Since I was unable to be present at the awards ceremony, I texted a friend to find out the results. It was a bit of a shock to hear that I had won first prize! I have an appointment Monday afternoon with the competition director to pick up my judges comments and the prizes. I'll probably post an update when I know what my winnings are!
The competition winners were as follows:
Since I was unable to be present at the awards ceremony, I texted a friend to find out the results. It was a bit of a shock to hear that I had won first prize! I have an appointment Monday afternoon with the competition director to pick up my judges comments and the prizes. I'll probably post an update when I know what my winnings are!
The competition winners were as follows:
High School Division
1st Prize: Ulysses de Leon
2nd Prize: Catarina Miranda
3rd Prize: Mark Citzman
Honorable Mention: Jiaxin Zhang
Intermediate Division:
1st Prize: Thomas Vanderzyde
2nd Prize: Fadi Khoury
3rd Prize: Taylor Benavides
Advanced Division:
1st Prize: Jacob Johnson
2nd Prize: Randall Groves
3rd Prize: Jim Vincent
Congratulations to you all! I'd also like to say that the entire field of competitors should be very proud of their hard work and beautiful music. I would not have wished to be on the judge's panel!