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On Tuesday April 27, 2010 the Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra will present our 2010 piano concerto competition winner Ms Elaina Piccoli who will perform Saint-Saens: Piano Concerto No.2 in G-minor, Op.22.
Ms Piccoli is a graduate of the University of Central Missouri where she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in piano performance and pedagogy. Elaina has been a prize winner in many local and national competitions.
This award is presented to graduating seniors who have demonstrated exemplary musicianship and who desire to pursue a university degree in music.
Ruth Morse Wilson was born in Hannibal, Missouri. After moving to Jefferson City in 1953 she was a member of the Morning Music Club, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony, Advisory Board of the Missouri Arts Council, Capitol City Council on the Arts, Capitol City Womens' Club, a past Missouri State President and a Life Member of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Mrs. Wilson passed away in April 2001 at the age of 96.
Our 2009 Wilson Award recipient is Charles Miller.
This award is presented to a graduating senior who has shown commitment to exemplary service and loyalty to the Orchestra.
It is a collaborative financial award from Lawrence Woodman and Robert Mansur. Lawrence Woodman was a life long participant and supporter of the JCSO, dating to many years prior to WW-II. Until his passing in 1969 he was Robert Mansur's teacher and mentor. Mr. Mansur along with Carl Burkel and other musicians was responsible for rejuvenating the JCSO after WW-II and he served as its first president. He was also the JCSO Principal Flautist for 46 years.
Our 2009 Woodman-Mansur Award recipient is Morgan Anderson.