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Chicago Viola Society

Honorable Mention-DAVID AUERBACH, student of Sally Chisholm DIVISION II: 16-18 years old First Prize-LISA STELTENPOHL, student of Desiree Ruhstrat Second Prize-MATTHEW MAFFET, stu dent of Csaba Erdelyi DIVISION III: 13-15 years old First Prize-KAYCEE FITZSIMMONS, stu dent of Christine Due First Prize-ANNA SOLOMON, student of Kathryn Lockwood Second Prize-A J. NILLES, student of Christine Due Honorable Mention-LAURA MARTINI, student of Christine Due Honorable Mencion-CARISSA Muzzy, student ofVirginia Barron DIVISIO N: 12 years old and younger First Prize-NICHOLAS LASH, student of Stacia Spencer Second Prize-DANIEL EICHINGER, stu dent of Elizabeth Van Gelderen -Christine Due

CHICAGO VIOLA SOCIETY SOLO COMPETITION March 17, 2001

The Chicago Viola Sociery Solo Competition is one of the more important and prestigious musical events in the nation , and one of only a few internationally dedicated ro the viola. Now in its fourth year, it is open ro violists who live or study in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri , Ohio, and Wisconsin. Divided inro four age categories, and requiring specific repertoire and perform ance standards, the competition consistently attracts an extremely high level of talent and accomplishment. Winners in chis year's com petition are listed below. DIVISION I: 19-25 years old First Prize-KRISTIN FIGARD, student of Roland Vamos and Charles Pickler Second Prize-LAUREN CHIPMAN, stu dent of Christine Due Second Prize-CARRIE DENNIS, student of Michael Tree Second Prize-WENDY RICHMAN, stu dent of Peter Slowik

2001 Chicago Viola Sociay Fim Prize winnus kfi to right: Kristin Figard, Division I; Lisa Stelunpohl, Division II; Kaycu Fitzsimmons, andAnna So/amon, Division Ill; andNicholas Lash, Division IV