Students Honored at Annual Award Ceremony

Each year, students, faculty, and staff gather to honor outstanding achievements across performance, composition, scholarship, and service, representing excellence across all degrees and programs within the school. The event highlights not only technical excellence but also the dedication and passion that drive musical growth, showcasing a diverse range of talents that reflect the school’s dynamic and evolving culture.

“The incredible depth of musicianship and dedication of our student body stands as a testament to their potential for success following graduation,” said Dean David Allen Wehr. “This year’s award winners demonstrate the distinguished level of artistic and academic excellence that characterizes every student and alumnus of the Mary Pappert School of Music.”

Below is a list of the award winners:

Presser Scholar Award
Tabby Sheyko (senior, B.M. Performance)

PMEA/SMTE Awards
Student Teaching Award: Maddy Westwood (senior, B.S. Music Education)
Excellence in Scholarship/Research Award: Reese McCracken (senior, B.S. Music Education)

Outstanding Senior in Music Education Award
Abbigail Mann (senior, B.S. Music Education)
Reese McCracken (senior, B.S. Music Education)

Outstanding Music Technology Student Awards
Dino Iasella (senior, B.M. Music Technology – Sound Recording Track)
Keegan Robertson (senior, B.M. Music Technology – Composition for Media Track)

Outstanding Music Performance Student Award 
Nicholas Todorov (senior, B.M. Performance)

Outstanding Bachelor of Arts in Music Student Award
Gabriel Pecar (senior, B.A. Music)

Women’s Advisory Board Scholarship Competition
First Prize: Beatrice Kohr, piano (junior, B.M. Performance)
Second Prize: Abbey Herbage, clarinet (junior, B.M. Performance)

Marguerite Dougherty Voice Competition
Undergraduate Award Recipient: Christian Cooper (sophomore, B.M. Performance)
Graduate Award Recipient: Luke Leone (2nd year, M.M. Performance)
Encouragement Award Recipient: Giulia Galante Golinelli (2nd year, A.D. Performance)

DSO Concerto Competition
Fábio Machado, cello (1st year, A.D. Chamber Music)

Wind Ensemble Concerto Competition
Julián Casas Patiño, clarinet (1st year, M.M. Performance)

MPSOM Service Award Certificate
Christian Sullivan (senior, B.S. Music Education)

Student Ambassador Award Certificate
Noah Dudas (junior, B.M. Music Technology–Composition for Media Track)
Cri Eckenrod (sophomore, B.S. Music Education)
Senia Duganhodzic (junior, B.S. Music Therapy)
Abbey Herbage (junior, B.M. Performance)
Skiyah Hall (sophomore, B.S. Music Therapy)
Evan Jaramillo (sophomore, B.M. Performance)
Nicole Jorge (sophomore, B.S. Music Therapy)
Tara Manasterski (sophomore, B.S. Music Therapy)
Colton Marley (junior, B.S. Music Education)
Caitlyn Mooty (sophomore, B.M. Performance)
Noah Palivoda (junior, B.S. Music Education)
Heyd Reyes (junior, B.S. Music Therapy)
Ruth Lacerda (senior, B.M. Performance)
Nicholas Todorov (senior, B.M. Performance)

Congratulations to all of these students!