08 Apr 2016

QCWE Announces Results of Young Performers Competition

By Tyné Rieck

The Quad City Wind Ensemble (QCWE) is pleased to announce results of the 2016 Charles B. DCamp Young Performer’s Competition, sponsored in part by BankORION. Auditions took place on Sunday, March 13th, at the Galvin Fine Arts Center on the St. Ambrose University campus.

The 2016 first place winner is Jacy Betzel, trumpet, from United Township High School in East Moline, IL. She will be performing Carnival of Venice with the QCWE on Sunday, May 1st. In addition to the solo performance appearance, Betzel receives a $250 scholarship for private study.  Second place winner Karlaina Bunn, alto saxophone from North Scott High School, Eldridge, IA, receives a $150 scholarship.  Third place and a $100 scholarship went to trumpeter Zoe Replinger from Rock Island High School, Rock Island, IL.

Additional information about the May 1st QCWE concert can be found at http://www.facebook.com/qcwindensemble. Founded in 1987 by Dr. Charles B. DCamp of St. Ambrose University, the Quad City Wind Ensemble (QCWE) has become one of the finest adult bands in the nation. With an annual series of full ensemble and chamber music concerts, the QCWE has also performed at the annual conventions of the Iowa Bandmasters Association and the Illinois Music Educators Association.   For additional information, please visit www.qcwindensemble.org, or http://www.facebook.com/qcwindensemble
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