The competition, held in Duncan Recital Hall, allows qualified juniors at MSU to compete for a $1,000 cash prize funded through the A. Frank and Bethel C. Gallaher Memorial scholarship. Participants in the competition must memorize and perform a piece between 8 and 10 minutes in length.
Amanda performed “Variations Sur Un Air du Pays d’ Oc“ by Louis Cahuzac. “For the preliminary round there were 10 competitors and for the final round 4 competitors, including myself. The inspiration for me to first enter this competition came my freshman year when I watched that year's Gallaher competition and saw the stunning performances those musicians had to offer. Back then I didn't think I could make it to the finals, let alone win such a prestigious competition considering the talent pool that my class has.”
Amanda
attributes her success to the support she has received from other MSU students
and faculty. “With the help of my professors and peers pushing me to the next
level every day, I've consistently made it my goal to be the most well-rounded
musician, student, and individual that I can be. Intellectually stimulating
classes such as my private applied lessons with Dr. Lori Baruth and symphony
band with Dr. Richard Miles have helped me in many ways to be a performer on
the highest level. I'm very grateful for the opportunities I have had and the
people that I have met here at MSU.”
To learn more about the Gallaher competition and other opportunities available through MSU's Department of Music, Theatre and Dance visit www.moreheadstate.edu/mtd.
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