I’m pleased to judge the NSAL competition at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, February 18th, 2012. The National Society of Arts and Letters is dedicated to assisting young artists in developing their professional careers. Since its founding, the chapter has awarded more than $500,000 to emerging young artists preparing for professional careers.

Update: The top two winners were 1) Emily Levin, harp, student of Susann McDonald; and 2) Ilya Friedberg, piano, student of Menahem Pressler. The competition was at an extraordinarily high level, and all contestants were accomplished musicians. Congrats to all who played. The only unanimous decision among the judges was this: it was a very tough competition to judge.

I’m very pleased to judge the finals again for the second year. These terrific final concerts are free and open to the public. Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Auer Hall, Sunday, January 29, at 4 p.m. More information at the Latin American Music Center. This year’s winner will record a compact disc of Latin American music repertoire fully produced by the LAMC.

Update: The winner is Daniel Inamorato (piano), student of Arnaldo Cohen.  Details here. The competition was at a VERY high level. Congratulations to all of the contestants on their accomplishments.