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"What a great idea these contests are!!! AME is one of the brightest spots on the New York musical horizon!!!" - John Eaton, Composer, MacArthur Fellow, Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago
"The combination of the 'quasi family' rehearsal atmosphere, the explosive talent of their musicians, and an inevitability towards perfection makes working with the American Modern Ensemble totally delightful. AME performs with skill and sensibility almost bordering on magic. This is civilization at its finest." - Alejandro Rutty, Composer, 2012 Professional Category Winner
Professional Category (All Ages)
Winner: Alejandro Rutty - Black Box Bossa
Honorable Mention: John Liberatore - Lennon Scatters and Fleeces His Flock
Emerging Category (Ages 18-35)
Winner: Lembit Beecher - Frantic Gnarly Still
Honorable Mention: Piotr Szewczyk - Nimbus
Young Artist Category (Age 22 and Under)
Winner: Hillary Purrington - Fixed Mediums
Honorable Mention: Loren Loiacono - Waking Rhythm
Past Winners*
2011: Eric Nathan
2010: Christopher Chandler
2009: Spencer Topel
2008: Derrick Wang
2007: Sean McClowry
2006: Karim Al-Zand
*Composers who won prior to 2012 are now considered winners in the Emerging category, as these competitions were restricted to composer age 18-35.
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