- University of Illinois Symphonic Band & Dr. Harry Begian
- Alfred Reed, Otonowa Wind Symphonica & Senzoku Gakuen Symphonic Wind Orchestra
- Baylor University Wind Ensemble & Eric Wilson
- Philip Smith & New York Philharmonic
- Texas All-State 5A Symphonic Band & Emily Threinen
- Texas All-State 6A Symphonic Band, Frank Ticheli & Frank Coachman
- Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Cincinnati Wind Symphony & Terence Milligan