Auditions: April 19, 2021
THE RINGGOLD BAND YOUNG ARTIST AWARD
Each year, the Ringgold Band gives the Ringgold Band Young Artist Award to a qualifying high school senior. To qualify for the award, an applicant must be:
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A senior at a Berks County public high school
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Participating in the Berks Senior Band Festival
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Planning to continue with a career in music OR planning to perform in a college or military ensemble after high school
An interested applicant who meets all of these requirements will perform the piece he or she has prepared for Senior County Band and District Band auditions for a panel of judges from the Ringgold Band. The winner will receive $1,000 and will have the opportunity to perform a piece with the Ringgold Band as a soloist.
2020 RBYAA WINNERS

Winner
Evelyn Gerhart, flute
Boyertown High School

Runner-up
Isaiah Ebersole, trombone
Governor Mifflin HS
2019 RBYAA WINNERS

Winner
Brynn Werley, flute
Conrad Weiser HS

Runner-up
Evan Nygard, trombone
Kutztown High School

Runner-up
Joel Evans, marimba
Wyomissing HS

Runner-up
Sashank Sridhar, tenor sax
Wilson School District