Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Student Competition

Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Student Competition

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Nov 16, 2021

Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Student Competition

CU Boulder's top College of Music graduate students compete for a monetary grand prize in the Bruce Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Student Performance Competition, named for former Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Bruce Ekstrand. 

This year's esteemed panel of judges are Basil Vendryes, principal violist of the Colorado Symphony; baritone Jonathan Hays, opera and concert soloist; and flutist Ysmael Reyes, alum and 2006 winner of the Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Student Competition.

From orchestras, bands and choirs to jazz, world music and opera to world-class faculty and guest performances, the CU Boulder College of Music brings hundreds of stunning performances to Boulder audiences throughout the academic year.

Performance date and time

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. MST

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Program 

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This event will be available both in-person and via livestream. We advise arriving early to secure a seat. Seating is general admission on a first-come-first-served basis.

Featuring

Elijah English

Countertenor

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Brandon Tyler Padgett

Baritone

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Randel Leung

Clarinet

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Noah Mennenga

Trumpet

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Kurt Melendy

Double Bass

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