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PYO Music Institute Ovation Award 2020
The PYO Music Institute Ovation Award for Inspiration and Outstanding Leadership in Music Education honors an outstanding music teacher in the Delaware Valley Region who, while imparting musical knowledge, builds character, self-confidence and capabilities that position students for success in every aspect of their lives. The Ovation Award highlights the significance of music education and applauds the positive impact of music teachers on the greater community. It is sponsored by Jacobs Music Company, J.W. Pepper and WRTI-90.1 FM. Nominators were asked to submit a brief application and statement of no more than 250 words, answering the question: “How Has Your Music Teacher Changed Your Life?”
PYO Music Institute Ovation Award The top ten finalists and one Ovation Award recipient have been selected by a Blue Ribbon Panel consisting of Debra Lew Harder, Midday Classical Host and Saturday Morning Coffeehouse Host on WRTI 90.1; Christine Witkowski, Nonprofit Consultant; and Dennis Creedon, former Assistant Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia. The top ten finalists and award recipient were announced on June 19, 2020 by WRTI’s Kevin Gordon during PYO Music Institute’s An Evening of Harmony.
