Truman Clarinetists Receive Awards at State Competition

Nine Truman clarinet students traveled to Kansas City to compete in state-wide competitions during the 2023 Missouri Music Teachers Association Conference, hosted this year by UMKC, Nov. 2-3. They each performed three contrasting solos for a judge in competition against students from other universities around the state. All nine Truman students received awards, including first place in every category.

MTNA Young Artist Woodwind Competition
Jennifer Jones, winner
Autumn Heath, alternate

MMTA Upper Division College Woodwinds
Brett Barger, winner
Ajdin Krdzalic, honorable mention

MMTA Lower Division College Woodwinds
Lily Schmitt, winner
Colton Kniffen, honorable mention

MMTA Graduate Division College Woodwinds
Yongzhuo Zhu, winner
Irene Pehanich, alternate
Harper Golden, honorable mention