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How to change the date and location on the homepage hero image
on the right hand side
theme-header.php
At Line 54 make the following changes, based on the time of year.
Off season put this:
<h2 class=”gsh-main-subtitle”>African American Vocal Repertoire</h2>
<!–<h2 class=”gsh-subtitle”> May 5-6, 2017 | University of Michigan</h2>—>
<!–<h2 class=”gsh-subtitle”> May 5-6, 2017 | University of Michigan</h2>—>
On season put this:
<h2 class=”gsh-main-subtitle”>African American Vocal Repertoire</h2>
<h2 class=”gsh-subtitle”> Add date here | University of Michigan</h2>
<h2 class=”gsh-subtitle”> Add date here | University of Michigan</h2>
How to format the winners info
(Place listing on this page: http://georgeshirleycompetition.org/about-the-competition/2016-competition/)
Congratulations to the 2016 GSVC Winners
(Place listing on this page: http://georgeshirleycompetition.org/about-the-competition/2017-competition/)
Congratulations to the 2017 GSVC Winners
High School
Victoria Hill
First Prize, High School Division: $1,000 (Sponsored by Zingerman’s Community of Businesses)
Kyree Allen, Duke Ellington School for the Arts
Second Prize, High School Division: $750
Zaria Aikens, Grosse Pointe High School
Third Prize, High School Division: $500
Deijah Knight, Duke Ellington School for the Arts
Third Prize, High School Division: $500
Mezzo-Soprano Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Hilda Harris)
College
Andrew Adridge, University of Toronto
First Prize, College Division: $3,250 (Sponsored by Harold and Cherie Bridges Patrick in honor of Lynn Bridges and Links, Inc.)
Victoria Ellington, Oberlin College and Conservatory
First Prize, College Division: $3,250 (Sponsored by Harold and Cherie Bridges Patrick in honor of Lynn Bridges and Links, Inc.)
Shenika John Jordan, University of Michigan & Florida State University
Third Prize, College Division: $1,500
Emily Helenbrook, Eastman Conservatory
Third Prize, College Division: $1,500
Composers
Brandon Spencer, Claflin University
First Prize for Art Song and Composition: $1,000 (Sponsored by Marquita Lister)
B. E. Boykin, Spelman College & Westminster Choir College
Second Prize for Art Song and Composition: $300
Marques Garrett, Hampton University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, & Florida State University
Third Prize for Art Song and Composition: $250
Special Prizes
Andrew Adridge, University of Toronto
Opera Aria Prize: $1,000 (sponsored by Patricia Miller)
Emily Helenbrook, Eastman Conservatory
Art Song Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Wills Patterson)
Kyree Allen, Duke Ellington School for the Arts
Spiritual Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Robert Sims)
Deijah Knight, Duke Ellington School for the Arts
Mezzo-Soprano Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Hilda Harris)
John Jun, Calvin College
Women Composer Prize: $500 (Sponsored by Charsie Sawyer)
Breanna Ghostone, University of Michigan
Finalist Prize, College Division: $250