Congratulations to Athena Van Dyke! Athena is the winner of Willamette University’s 2022-23 Chamber Orchestra Concerto Competition. Athena is a voice student majoring in English with a creative writing concentration. She will perform with the University Chamber Orchestra at their spring concert on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
The University Chamber Orchestra Concerto Competition is an annual competition for full-time Willamette students to have the opportunity to perform their prepared concerto alongside a live orchestra. This year’s judges included:
Professor Lydia Van Dreel
Horn Professor, University of Oregon
Dr. Daniel Rouslin
Professor Emeritus at Willamette University
Professor Claire Hudkins
Voice Professor, Western Oregon University
The judges wish to extend their heartiest congratulations to all competitors. They were greatly impressed with the high level of preparation and musicianship.
The Music Department extends a special thanks to all musicians who participated in this year's competition.