- Music
- Singapore
Jia Yu How of Singapore Wins University of Evansville's Vukovich Concerto Competition
2013 Feb 25
The University of Evansville's Department of Music is proud to announce that Singapore resident Jia Yu How (voice) has been named a winner of the Vukovich Concerto Competition.
How, who is majoring in Music Performance, was selected as one of three winners from a group of competitors who performed for a three-person jury of music faculty members. How will perform as a soloist with the University Symphony Orchestra during the 2013-14 season of concerts.
"Winning the Vukovich Concerto Competition is a tremendous honor, and Jia Yu should be deeply proud of this accomplishment," said Thomas Josenhans, chair of the Department of Music. "Jia Yu has dedicated significant time and effort to becoming an outstanding musician, and we're pleased to provide this opportunity for her to showcase her talent."
The University of Evansville is a private, liberal arts-based university with a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,400. UE's diverse student body represents 42 states and 46 countries. U.S. News & World Report recognizes UE as a top 10 master's-granting university in the Midwest, and third in the region for "Great Schools, Great Prices." For more information, please visit www.evansville.edu.