They were all set to perform back home in Winnipeg over the winter holidays.
Then, over concerns of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg (WMC) made the decision to cancel the WMC Scholarship winners' in-person recital, opting instead to take the performance online.
Over $11,000 is presented in WMC scholarships to advanced Manitoba musicians pursing performance careers in all disciplines.
The six winners — Juliana Moroz, Christina Thanisch-Smith, Elena Howard-Scott, Simon Proulx, Alexander Moroz and River Sawchyn — recorded performances of the works they were set to share in person.
The online program premieres on Sunday, March 20 at 2 pm via a YouTube streaming link.
For more information, visit: www.wmcwpg.ca
Classic 107 had the opportunity to chat with most of this year’s winners in December. Find those interviews below!
WMC Scholarship, $3000 – Juliana Moroz – Cello
WMC Scholarship, $2500 – Christina Thanisch-Smith – Soprano
Madeleine Gauvin Scholarship, $2000 – Elena Howard-Scott – Soprano
Holtby Scholarship, $1500 – Simon Proulx – Clarinet
Berythe Birse Scholarship, $1000 – River Sawchyn – Violin