Each year, the Department of Music recognizes exemplary student compositions, performances, and academic papers in Music.
2020-21 Award Auditions and Deadlines
- The deadline for submission of compositions, thesis papers, and performance applications is Friday, March 19, 2021.
- Names of the winners and prizes will be announced Monday, April 19, 2021.
- Winning videos will be presented in an online program hosted on the Department of Music site in Spring Quarter.
Awards
Here is a list of the awards offered and the requirements for each prize:
Sudler Prize (Art, Creative Writing, Drama, Music, and Dance)
- For graduating seniors.
- The prize is based on nominations by department chairpersons.
- Prize is $1,200.
The Robert M. Golden Medals (Thesis Paper and Artistic Creation in Music)
- For graduating senior Music majors.
- The Artistic Creation award is decided by nomination of the faculty.
- Thesis papers are considered in a group by the School of Humanities and Sciences.
- Prize is an engraved bronze medal and $500.
Carol and Peter Polk Music Award (Instrumental or Vocal Performance):
- Open to all Stanford undergraduates and graduate students.
- Awarded on the basis of competitive audition
- Prize is $1,000.
Humanities & Sciences Undergraduate Prize in Music (Performance or Composition):
- Open to all Stanford undergraduates.
- These prizes are given by the Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences.
- Prizes are $250, and awarded on the basis of a competitive audition.
The Blew-Culley-LaFollette Prize (Piano Performance):
- Open to undergraduate Music majors.
- Prize is $500 or shared.
Dan Robinson Prize (Instrumental Performance):
- Open to all Stanford undergraduates.
- Prizes are $500 each.
Rita Taylor Prize (Vocal Performance):
- Open to all Stanford undergraduates.
- Awarded on the basis of competitive audition.
- Prizes are $500 each.
Patrick Butler Prize (Piano Performance):
- Open to all Stanford undergraduates.
- Awarded on the basis of competitive audition.
- Prize is $500 or shared.
Marie Gibson Prize (Vocal Performance):
- Open to all Stanford undergraduates.
- Awarded on the basis of competitive audition.
- Prize is $500 or shared.
Friends of Music Graduate Prize in Music (Vocal or Instrumental Performance):
- Open to all Stanford graduate students.
- Up to two individual prizes may be awarded.
- Prizes are $500 per student.
Not given this year — Friends of Music Chamber Music Award (Chamber Performance)
Apply
Apply for the 2020-21 Department of Music Awards here.
Please direct any questions or concerns regarding the Department of Music Awards to Giancarlo Aquilanti or Rowen Leigh.
