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Founded in 1987, the Renée B. Fisher Composer Awards highlight emerging composers while introducing young pianists to living composers and their work. The pieces that are awarded the commission are written expressly for, and will debut at the piano competition.

The scores are available to anyone wishing to play, perform, or teach. Students, and teachers are encouraged to share these works and enjoy!

2023 Composers

Elementary/Middle School Division

High School Division

Bracha Bdil – Variations

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2022 Composers

Elementary/Middle School Division

Cole Reyes – The Night Glowed Red

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High School Division

Ulung Tanoto – Rattling Gourd

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2021 Composers

Elementary/Middle School Division

Kari Cruver Medina – Web and Wings

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High School Division

Otto Wanke – Aer

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2020 Composers

Elementary/Middle School Division

William Minter – Choro

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High School Division

Karen Lemon – Toccata (en pleno Sol)

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2019 Composers

Elementary/Middle School Division

George Stevenson – Moscow Sketches

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High School Division

Heeyoung Yang – Reflections (Echo and Shadow)

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2018 Composers

Elementary/Middle School Division

Neil Brandt – Lost Things Circle Us

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High School Division

Richard Thomas Jones – Folk Rhapsody

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2017 Composers

Elementary/Middle School Division

David Evan Thomas – Dave's Reel

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2016 Composers

Elementary/Middle School Division

Edmund Jolliffe – The Strath

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High School Division

Pierre Bastaroli – Leata Devote

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