2016 Awards & Scholarships
Artist of the Year (by board vote): Bill Washer
Artists of the Year are awarded annual Lifetime Membership.
Hosted By: the Moravian College, April 27th
Annual Awards
| Student of the Year | Jamal Damien |
| High School Jazz Program | Quakertown HS – Frank Parker, Director |
| Lifetime Jazz Patrons | Richard & Susan Master |
| Lifetime Achievement | Glen Davis | Roy Cumming |
PA Jazz Idol III
Winners
| First Place | NY Duo |
| Second Place | Lehigh Valley Charter Arts HS Jazz Combo |
| Third Place | Dane Becker & The Chameleons |
Student Soloist Awards
(As determined by the judges — solo award winners receive a trophy)
| Best Brass Soloist | Donovan Austin – Trombone |
| Best Woodwind Soloist | Ross Lesoine – Tenor Sax |
| Best Rhythm Soloist | Cayden Wisner – Guitar |
| Best Overall Soloist | Baptiste Horcholle – Tenor Sax |
| Special Recognition | Ryan Taranto |
Scholarships
The Pennsylvania Jazz Collective established its initial scholarship account with the funds collected through CD sales
donated by Jazz artists.
Scholarship Awards
| Scholarship Name | Amount | Receipients |
|---|---|---|
|
Moravian College Summer Youth Jazz Camp Sponsored by Beall Fowler |
$500
|
Maria Mararou
|
|
$500
|
Quintin White
|
