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Nominations Are Now Open

For The Lisa Bruna B-Major Award

As Palm Beach Symphony Will Again Be ‘Instrumental’ In Aiding High School Seniors’ Future

Musical Education And Careers

Music Teachers And Private Instructors Have Until Nov. 19 To Submit Nominations

Palm Beach Symphony is now accepting nominations The submission deadline for nominations is Thursday,
for the Lisa Bruna B-Major Award which will bestow upon Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. Complete details and the nomination
one to three high school seniors in Palm Beach County form are available in the programs tab under music
a major level instrument that will be suitable for college education at palmbeachsymphony.org.
auditions and the start of a career in music. About Palm Beach Symphony
Eligible students must be current high school seniors Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier
in good academic standing who are planning to enter a orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and commitment
music degree program at a university or institution of to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit
higher education. Students must be nominated by a music arts organization adheres to a mission of engaging,
teacher or private instructor. educating, and entertaining the greater community of
“This award was established to give talented and the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring
deserving students an instrument worthy of professionals orchestral music. The orchestra is celebrated for
that will enhance their future education and career delivering spirited performances by first-rate musicians
prospects by enabling them to grow more fully as and distinguished guest artists. Recognized by The
musicians,” said Palm Beach Symphony CEO David Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020
McClymont. Lisa Bruna B-Major Award 2019 winner Abigail McNutt Muse Award for Outstanding Community Engagement,
Last season, Palm Beach Symphony awarded two performs on the Ernst H. Roth 1957 violin she received at the Palm Beach Symphony continues to expand its educational
upper level instruments to the Lisa Bruna B-Major Award Palm Beach Symphony 18th Annual Black-Tie Gala. and community outreach programs with children’s
winner and runner-up as well as 48 other instruments to Photo by Capehart Photography concerts, student coaching sessions and master classes,
students who were among the more than 8,000 students instrument donations and free public concerts. For more
who participated in Palm Beach Symphony educational which they will play two contrasting musical works in information, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.
programs last season. front of a panel of judges.
Nominations will be judged upon the nominee’s The program is now in its third year and was renamed
accomplishments and activities (academic, musical and in last year in honor of Lisa Bruna, the symphony’s late
the community), future musical plans and financial need. director of marketing and communications, for her
As part of the final selection process, nominees will be talents as a writer, her passion for helping others and her
asked to participate in an interview and an audition in significant contributions to the Palm Beach Symphony.