ILMEA Award Winners
Students are encouraged to submit their works to the ILMEA Composition Contest. Pieces are due annually in early November.
2021
2nd place - Kyle Gilles (Jr.); Large Ensemble; Concerto for Horn and Wind Ensemble
Best of Show Winners
Since 2017, there has been a “Best of Show” recipient at each In Their Own Write event, as well as an Honorable Mention composer.
Pictured Right: Lauren Schaff posing with David Getz (L) and Dr. Mario Pelusi (R) after winning the inaugural award in 2017.
2017
Best of Show: Lauren Schaff (Jr.), Masquerade
Honorable Mention: Jonathan Fischer (Sr.), The Strange & Wondrous Felix Peck
2018
Best of Show: Lauren Schaff (Sr.), A Plethora of Flowers
Honorable Mention: Andrew Lynch (So.), Seasons
2019
Best of Show: Scott Berry (So.), For Redemption
Honorable Mention: Mark Bischoff (So.), X
2020
Best of Show: Hillary Hymbaugh (So.), Half Hello, Half Goodbye
Honorable Mention: Allie Dean (Sr.), Cabbage Blend
2021
Best of Show: Kyle Gilles (So.), Unnatural
Honorable Mention: Mark Bischoff (Sr.), Late Night Music Writing
2022
Best of Show: Kyle Gilles (Jr.), Lost in a Daydream
Honorable Mention: Joey Julich (So.), Reincarnation