Colburn’s new fund provides financial support for young pianists on the cusp of a professional career.

Harpists Anya Garipoli (left) and Alyssa Katahara (center) won the Audience Choice Award in this year’s New Venture Competition for their pitch titled DUO SYNTH. Bass trombonist Robin Schulze (right) received a grant for his pitch titled Pocket Rim.

Four Colburn students were named Grand Prize Finalists in the Music Center’s Spotlight Awards. Classical Instrumental Winners from Colburn also receive a new Colburn prize funded by Jerry and Terri Kohl to support their continuing artistic development.

Although nothing can replace the energy of being in a room filled with musicians and singers, Community School alumna Sarai Benitez has been able to connect with online like-minded people after participating in Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir 6: Sing Gently.

“Ten years ago we created the Virtual Choir with a simple question: is it possible to make beautiful music together, no matter how far apart we are?” -Eric Whitacre