The Utah Chapter of the American Harp Society (AHS) has announced the results of its inaugural Utah Harp Competition, held Sept. 9 in Salt Lake City. Nearly 30 students between the ages of 8 and 23 competed in four divisions for a total of $1,350 in prizes. Monet Wilson won first place in the Emerging Professional Division, earning her the distinction of Utah Concert Artist.
Learn more on the competition website.
Emerging Professional Division (up to age 25)
1st place and Utah Concert Artist: Monet Wilson
2nd place: Annelise Hunter
Advanced Division (up to age 19)
1st place: Kaila Blodgett
2nd place: Sariah Ashton
3rd place: Whitney Jensen
Intermediate Division (up to age 16)
1st place: Elizabeth Brubaker and Sonnet Wilson (tie)
3rd place: Asia Eyre
Honorable Mention: Blithe Bigelow
Junior Division (up to age 13)
1st place: Eva Bush
2nd place: Katerina Ellingson
3rd place: Lydia Darias and Marianne Buck (tie)