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2021 Winner Alexandra Gravina
The winner for the 2021 McClure Competitive Performance Award is Alexandra Gravina. She is a senior in Vocal Performance in the Department of Music at Jacksonville University. She is set to receive a Bachelor of Music degree this May with University Honors. Before she undertakes graduate study to pursue a career in opera performance, she plans to take a year off and work as a music teacher for Jacksonville schools.
Second place honor goes to Cristian Dirkhising. He is a junior in the Department of Music at Jacksonville University majoring in Piano Performance and Music Composition.
Third place is awarded to Armando Atanda. He is a junior in the Department of Music at Jacksonville University majoring in Instrumental Performance.
Congratulations to the winner Alexandra Gravina, second and third finalists Cristian Dirkhising and Armando Atanda.
The winner recital was streamed live from Terry Concert Hall on April 24, 2021. The video of this recital is available only on Youtube. Click here or the photo below to watch the video on Youtube.