CONGRATULATIONS!
Five awards were bestowed at the UofSC Awards Day Ceremony at the Colonial Life Arena
on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
View awards here
Arthur M. Fraser Award
Shelby McMehan
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in theory / Graduating May 2021
The Arthur M. Fraser Award is presented to the most outstanding graduating senior in the Bachelor of Arts in Music or the Bachelor of Music programs with emphasis in performance, theory or composition. The award is given in memory of Dr. Arthur Fraser, chair of the department of music from 1963-1972, whose numerous contributions to music in our state included the founding of the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra.
Robert Van Doren Award
Kelley Powell
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education / Graduating May 2021
The Robert Van Doren Award is presented to the most outstanding graduating senior in the Bachelor of Music program with emphasis in music education. The award is given in honor of Dr. Van Doren, who served as professor of organ and coordinator of music education at UofSC from 1946–1978.
Robert Pruzin Music Leadership Award
Kelley Powell
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education / Graduating May 2021
The Robert Pruzin Music Leadership Award is given to the senior in the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts programs who has demonstrated the most outstanding leadership skills in service, teaching, academic studies and/or music performance. The award is given in memory of Robert Pruzin, professor of horn from 1978-2013, and associate dean, director of undergraduate studies from 2003–2013.
Cantey Award for Excellence
Catherine Black
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in performance-entrepreneurship
The Cantey Award for Excellence is presented to a rising senior music major who best exemplifies excellence in scholarship (as measured by grade point average), musicianship (as measured by significant contributions to UofSC music ensembles and performances) and service (as measured by participation in school, university or civic organizations).
Presser Scholar Award
Dana Crytser
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in performance-chamber music
The Presser Scholar Award is given by the Presser Foundation to recognize an outstanding music major at the end of his or her junior year. It is a prestigious award that recognizes not only the excellence of the student recipient but the music unit as well, since relatively few music schools across the nation are authorized to present the award.
The following awards were awarded at the School of Music annual Spring Awards Day Ceremony that premiered on our YouTube channel on April 12, 2021.
Watch here
Shelby McMehan
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in theory / Graduating May 2021
The LeDare Robinson Undergraduate Award for Academic Excellence is awarded to one undergraduate music major who demonstrates outstanding ability in the area of music history and/or theory. This award is given to the student who demonstrates great interest in the personal, political and cultural history in which music exists and also an interest in understanding the personal languages of music expression. This student will have the ability to synthesize this knowledge into intelligent, informed class work, research projects and/or performances.
Christian Folk
Master Music in Education / Graduating May 2021
The LeDare Robinson Graduate Award for Academic Excellence is awarded to one graduate music major who demonstrates outstanding ability in the area of music history and/or theory. This award is given to the student who demonstrates great interest in the personal, political and cultural history in which music exists and also an interest in understanding the personal languages of music expression. This student will have the ability to synthesize this knowledge into intelligent, informed classwork, research projects and/or performances.
Hunter Vowell
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in composition / Graduating May 2021
This award is significant because the fund that makes it possible was created by former students of Christopher Berg. This award is given annually to honor the undergraduate guitar student best exhibiting qualities of creativity, humility, perseverance and improvement in their study of the guitar and musical performance.
Jeffrey Chen
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education
Lydia Pless
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Cello Fund Award was created by former students and "friends" of the UofSC cello program, honoring Robert Jesselson's 39 years of cello instruction. The fund is used to assist UofSC cello students in furthering their studies. The selection is made annually by the cello professor and the dean, based on the student's creativity, progress, initiative and/or for a specific project.
Ian Jones
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in composition / Graduating May 2021
The John Herr Award is awarded to an outstanding composition student for best achievement in writing original music.
Jalen Peake
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education
Christian Folk
Master Music in Education / Graduating May 2021
The School of Music Social Justice Award was established in 2020 by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee to recognize students who serve as an example to others through a commitment to diversity and social justice beyond the scope of their student responsibilities. Determination of the award will be based on contributions to the music community in the areas of diversity, interculturalism, and social justice. Contributions can include, but are not limited to, community engagement in diversity and equity dialogue, education, and programming; implemented projects and initiatives that foster diversity, inclusive access, and social justice; and examined and/or modified current practices and policies impacting the School of Music or University of South Carolina.
Catherine Howland
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education / Graduated Fall 2020
This award is given to the graduating senior SAI member with the highest grade-point average.
Brantley Ingram
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education / Graduating May 2021
This award is given to the member who has made significant contributions to her chapter and the School of Music. This recognizes a SAI member who has demonstrated outstanding musicianship, scholarship and service to the local chapter.
Special Student Recognition
Summer-Fall 2020 Magellan Scholars
Honors, Junior
Middle Level Education, Spanish
Musician's Keys to Unique Branding and Successful Marketing
Mentor: David Cutler
Music Performance / Graduating May 2021
Arts Outreach Practices in London, England
Mentor: Jennifer Parker-Harley
The Magellan Scholar program was established in 2005 to enrich the academic experience of UofSC's undergraduates with research opportunities in all disciplines from science, technology, and medicine, to theatre, music, and art. Through the faculty mentoring relationship and professional research experience, students creatively explore their interests at a more in-depth level than can attained in the classroom. Research gives students a competitive edge in the job market and when applying for graduate or professional schools. More than $2 Million has been awarded directly to over UofSC undergraduates to undertake a vast array of mentored research experiences!
Pi Kappa Lambda
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in performance-entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in performance
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in composition
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in jazz studies
Doctor of Music Arts, Music Performance
Master of Music, Performance; voice / Graduating May 2021
Doctor of Musical Arts, Conducting
Master of Music, Music Performance / Graduating May 2021
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education / Graduating May 2021
Master of Music, Music Performance / Graduating May 2021
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in performance
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in performance / Graduating May 2021
Pi Kappa Lambda is an American honor society for undergraduate students, graduate
students, and professors of music. There are over 200 chapters nationally; a complete
roster of current chapters is listed in the organization's official website.
Creativity in Music Finalists
Lushootseed Virtual Community Choir
Connectone
The 2020 Monochord Project
Creative Connections: Reaching Beyond the Screen
The Sounds of the Season
The Creativity in Music Awards support music students who pursue inventive projects
while offering a framework for expanding boundaries, taking chances and discovering
their personal voice.
Performance Certificate Candidates
The performance certificate is awarded by the School of Music to recognize those undergraduate music students with degree emphases other than music performance as well as musically-talented students who major in other disciplines. The performance certificate allowed gifted and highly motivated students to acquire additional credit, professorial interaction and guidance.
Students with an asterisk (*) will be graduating in May 2021 with Distinction in Music Performance.
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; bassoon
Major Professor: Michael Harley
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; euphonium
Major Professor: Ron Davis
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; saxophone
Major Professor: Clifford Leaman
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; violin and voice
Major Professors: Ari Streisfeld (violin), Serena Hill-LaRoche (voice),
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in composition; percussion
Major Professor: Scott Herring
Bachelor of Arts; violin
Major Professor: Ari Streisfeld
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, voice / Graduating May 2021
Major Professor: Janet Hopkins
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; french horn
Major Professor: JD Shaw
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; violin
Major Professor: William Terwilliger
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; voice
Major Professor: Jacob Will
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; french horn
Major Professor: JD Shaw
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science; trombone / Graduating May 2021
Major Professor: Michael Wilkinson
Bachelor of Science, Marine Science; violin / Graduating May 2021
Major Professor: Ari Streisfeld
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science; voice / Graduating May 2021
Major Professor: Donald Gray
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; french horn
Major Professor: JD Shaw
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; piano
Major Professor: Charles Fugo
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering; bassoon / Graduating May 2021
Major Professor: Michael Harley
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; organ
Major Professor: Jared Johnson/David Lowry
Bachelor of Music with emphasis in music education; saxophone
Major Professor: Clifford Leaman