School of Music students Hyunjung Kwon and Jessica Nelson reach semifinals at Pappoutsakis Flute Competition

Hyunjung Kwon. Photo: Pappoutsakis Competition Website.

Hyunjung Kwon. Photo: Pappoutsakis Competition Website.

Kwon Wins Bill Grass Memorial Prize for Second Place.

Two School of Music students were selected as semifinalists at the Pappoutsakis Flute Competition held this past weekend at the New England Conservatory (NEC).  In the final round, Hyunjung Kwon won second place, earning the Bill Grass Memorial Prize.  Jessica Nelson was named a runner-up. Christina Hughes of NEC won the Competition.

This is great news.  Congratulations Hyunjung and Jessica!

Jessica Nelson.  Photo: Pappoutsakis Competition Website.

Jessica Nelson. Photo: Pappoutsakis Competition Website.