Norma Hooks Young Artist International Competition

Norma Hooks Young Artist International Competition

The finalists of the 2025 Norma Hooks Young Artist Competition will perform in Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM on Thursday June 12, 2025.

Final round repertoire includes Schnittmuster by Maria Gstattner; Fever Dream by Seong Ae Kim; and Tre Pezzi Op. 30 by Teresa Procaccini.

The winner of the final round will perform a 30 minute recital during the conference on Friday, June 13, at 3:30 PM in the Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall and will receive a cash prize of $4,000 USD.

Finalists:
Jackson Bernal
Studies at Rice University, Shepherd School of Music with Benhamin Kamins

Cian Bryson
Studies at the University of Toronto and Sibelius Academy with Jaako Luoma

Xuanyu Lui
Studies at Central Conservatory of Music with Lansong Li

Logan Bach (Alternate)
Studies at University of Kansas with Midori Samson

Judges:
Glenn Einschlag
USA
Principal Bassoon, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Faculty Member, Glenn Gould School, Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, CANADA

Leyla Zamora
USA/Costa Rica
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Nanci Belmont
USA
Assistant Professor of Bassoon, Louisiana State University
Bassoonist, The City of Tomorrow

Clara Manaud
France
Principal Bassoon, Iceland Symphony Orchestra

Fernando Zùñiga-Chanto
Costa Rica
Bassoon Professor, University of Costa Rica

Collaborative Pianist:
Elizabeth Goodenough

Performers