Music Scholarship Competition winners

Red Deer, January 13, 2012 – The RDC Music program is pleased to announce the winners of the Music Scholarship Competition that took place on Thursday, January 12 on the Arts Centre Mainstage.  

The winners are:
 
Piano  
1st place Dean Thiessen
2nd place Phoebe Mankasingh

Instrument 
1st place Coltan Shell 
2nd place Marc Vantol

Voice  
1st place Kaylee Grobe
2nd place Erin Glover

Guitar   
1st place Brodie Keating
2nd place Kyle Hansen
 

Prize money valuing $4000 was given to the winners of the live-judged competition: $750 for first prize and $250 for second prize.  The scholarships were granted through funds raised at the annual Affairs of the Arts, which enables RDC to enhance learning experiences and provide scholarships and awards to deserving students.

The event was judged by guest adjudicators Charles Austin, Bobby Cairns, Allan Gilliland and Jolaine Kerley. 

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RDC is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Arts Centre. First opened in 1986, this state-of-the-art community performing arts centre has housed the training of over 40,000 actors, technicians, musicians, filmmakers, and dancers that contribute to the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Alberta. 25 years has culminated in approximately one million audience members who have been entertained, taught and delighted during more than 5,000 performances and events.

About RDC: Red Deer College has served the needs of students and the community for more than 45 years. With greater than 75 programs to choose from, we pride ourselves on providing a practical education, in a genuine and sustainable learning environment. Our 7,800 full-time and part-time credit students and more than 13,000 continuing education students are at the core of everything we do. RDC – when you get here you understand.

For more information on RDC, please visit our website: www.rdc.ab.ca

For additional information, contact:
Berni Hennebery, Arts Centre Marketing Manager
403.342.3536