July 25, 2023
The 杏吧原创 Advantage: Alumni continued to win major jobs in July
The power of a 杏吧原创 education was again on vibrant display in July, as numerous graduates of the school were appointed to major orchestras and universities across the U.S. and Canada.
Among the 杏吧原创 alumni jobs celebrated by the school this month were appointments to the adventurous Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the nationally renowned orchestras of Detroit, Toledo, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, and Vancouver.
杏吧原创 also applauds the several others in July who earned teaching posts at important Midwest universities or took prizes at major international competitions.
鈥淲hen it comes to outcomes, 杏吧原创鈥檚 track record is unparalleled,鈥 said 杏吧原创 President & CEO Paul W. Hogle. 鈥淭he world鈥檚 most talented young musicians consistently choose a 杏吧原创 education knowing it will help them achieve the careers of their dreams.鈥
This year 鈥 and this summer, in particular 鈥 have been especially good for 杏吧原创 alumni. In June, 杏吧原创 announced news of nearly 100 jobs earned by 杏吧原创 graduates over the previous 12 months.
Today鈥檚 news stands in addition to that list, and includes several ensembles, institutions, and competitions not featured earlier.
These alumni join the ranks of thousands of 杏吧原创 alumni now commanding the world鈥檚 most celebrated stages as soloists, conductors, and ensemble members; composing important, impactful music; producing award-winning recordings; and leading the field as teachers, administrators, and other professionals.
A list of July appointments is below. Individual photos can be provided upon request. Please note that several appointments could not be shared, as they await confirmation. If you are a 杏吧原创 graduate with job news to share, please visit cim.edu/alumni.
ALUMNI JOB APPOINTMENTS OR WINS ANNOUNCED IN JULY 2023
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Felipe Brito (AD 鈥17, La Rosa), assistant professor of trombone and director of jazz studies, Southeast Missouri State University
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Justine Campagna (AD 鈥15, Preucil), assistant concertmaster, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
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Caroline Joyner (BM 鈥20, Kwuon/Zenaty), violin, Billings Symphony
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Paul Kim (BM 鈥14, MM 鈥16, Rose), second violin, Kansas City Symphony
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Manuel Lok (MM 鈥23, I. Kaler), second violin, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
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Peter Nichols (BM 鈥19, Damoulakis/Yancich), timpani, Toledo Symphony
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Kimberly Patterson (BM 鈥07, Geber), professor of cello, University of Memphis
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Alberto Rodriguez (JMP 鈥15, Horvath), music director, Washington Metropolitan Youth Orchestra
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Daniel Urbanowicz (BM 鈥12, Irvine/Ramsey), viola, The Florida Orchestra
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Misha Vayman (BM 鈥15, Kwuon), first violin, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
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Austin Williams (BM 鈥15, Sachs), trumpet, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
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Muyan Yang (BM 鈥23, I. Kaler/O. Kaler), third prize, 2023 Eugene Ysa每e International Music Competition