Congratulations to all of our High School and Collegiate competitors who came from all over the United States to participate in the 2016 George Shirley Vocal Competition. This year’s prize winners are listed below:

College

De’Ron McDaniel, Oberlin Conservatory of Music
First Prize, College Division: $3,000 (Sponsored by Harold and Cherie Bridges Patrick in honor of Lynn Bridges)

Victoria Offutt, Central Michigan University
Second Prize, College Division: $2,000
Mezzo Soprano Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Hilda Harris)
Art Song Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Wills Patterson)

Kari Hart, Wayne State University
Third Prize, College Division: $1,500

Shenika John Jordan, University of Michigan
Third Prize, College Division: $1,500
Spiritual Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Robert Sims)

Breanna Ghostone, University of Michigan
Women Composer Prize: $250 (Sponsored by Charsie Sawyer)

High School

Jeffrey Redd, Grosse Pointe High School
First Prize, High School Division: $1,000 (Sponsored by Zingerman’s Community of Businesses)

Ivana Butler, Detroit School of the Arts
Second Prize, High School Division: $750

Anthony Anderson, Duke Ellington School for the Arts
Third Prize, High School Division: $500