Piano Concerto Competition

Pianist Brendan Kinsella

Pianist Brendan Kinsella has performed widely throughout the United States, China, and Japan as a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist. Currently, Mr. Kinsella is completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and studies with Robert Weirich. Mr. Kinsella lives in Kansas City, where he maintains a private studio with his wife, Shoko, and collaborates frequently with area and guest musicians. He performed Samuel Barber's Piano Concerto, Op.38 with the Jefferson City Symphony on April 29, 2008.

Student Service Awards

Every year at the season final concert the Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra presents awards to its deserving high school musicians.

The Ruth Morse Wilson Award

Ruth Morse Wilson was born in Hannibal, Missouri. After moving to Jefferson City she was a member of the Morning Music 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.

This award is presented to graduating seniors who have demonstrated exemplary musicianship and who desire to pursue a university degree in music.

The Woodman-Mansur Award

This award is presented to a graduating senior who has shown commitment to exemplary service and loyalty to the Orchestra.

Graduating High School Senior Recognition