2021 Ovation Award Finalists
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute, Jacobs Music, J.W. Pepper & Son, and WRTI 90.1, are pleased to announce the 10 finalists of the Eighth Annual PYO Music Institute Ovation Award for Inspiration and Outstanding Leadership in Music Education!
These music educators from throughout the Delaware Valley region have been nominated by current and former students, who answered the question: “How Has Your Music Teacher Changed Your Life?
Meet this year’s finalists (in alphabetical order):
- Brian Brown
- Maria Ceferatti
- Kenny Joseph
- Rachel Ku
- Kerri Ryan
- Charles Salinger
- Christopher Simon
- Lawrence Stomberg
- Andy Thierauf
- Kim Trolier
To read their full bios, visit our Facebook Page!
Join us on Thursday, June 10 at 7:00 PM via YouTube for our livestreamed Virtual Gala: More Than Music to character, commitment, discipline, and community. All finalists will be recognized during this celebration and the 2021 Ovation Award recipient will be announced. We hope that you are able to join!