Keyword: William Harder

Violinist wins the 19th annual Verna Mae Janzen Competition

Thursday, April 4, 2024 @ 10:31 AM

The 19th annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) reached a rousing crescendo this year, as the night's final performer, William Harder, was awarded first place.

The Winnipeg violinist says, "It is really rewarding to have some very tangible recognition for all of the work that gets put into practicing music."

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Pianist wins 2023 Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition

Thursday, April 20, 2023 @ 3:40 PM

A pianist from Inglis, Manitoba is the winner of the 18th annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU).

Georg Neuhofer's performance in the finals, held on Thursday, March 23 in CMU's Laudamus Auditorium, earned him first place and the $700 prize that comes with it.

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2023 Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition (video, photos)

Friday, March 31, 2023 @ 12:00 AM

View the full performance of each finalist, hear the jurors' comments, and learn the outcome of the competition.

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