September 25, 2024
Butler School of Music alumni Thomas B. Yee,has been awarded The American Prize in Composition for 2024 in the professional orchestra division. His winning piece, "The Musician's Guide to Philosophy," stood out among numerous submissions from across the United States.
The Musician's Guide to Philosophy being performed at the Butler School of Music
The American Prize, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing excellence in the performing arts, is renowned for its extensive range of contests that honor outstanding artists, ensembles, and composers. Now in its thirteenth year, the competition evaluates performances based on submitted recordings and spans multiple categories, from professional to community levels.