IMTA/West Music Scholarship Auditions were held Sunday, June 5, 2022 as the opening event of the 2022 IMTA State Conference at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at UNI, Cedar Falls. Dr. Peter Mack of Cornell College of the Arts, Seattle, Washington, served as adjudicator.
Preston Atkins performed on bassoon, accompanied by Dr. Suzanne Torkelson. His teacher is Martin Kuuskmann. Preston Atkins, piano student of Dr. Suzanne Torkelson also auditioned on piano and won a first place award collectively of $2,000.Tied second place awards of $750 each were given to pianists Chaylie Lippert and Katherine Frantsen, both students of Dr. Ted Reuter$500 third place was awarded to Ellie Lashier, student of Cyndie Caruth, NCTM.
Congratulations to these dedicated IMTA students! IMTA wishes to thank West Music for their significant monetary support and sponsorship of these Iowa seniors who will be continuing their musical education.