- Elizabeth Frederick, Canyon Vista Middle School Symphony Orchestra, Brigette Parsons, Mark Piwetz & Mollie Ward
- Plano East Senior High Chamber Orchestra, Betsy Thomas, Alexander Choi, Amy Chyao & Sarah Dominguez
- College of New Jersey Wind Ensemble, William Silvester, George Balog & Dennis MacMullin
- The McIver Quartet, UNCG Chamber Singers, University Chorale, University Glee Clubs, John R. Locke & Kevin M. Geraldi
- University of New Mexico Wind Symphony, Eric Rombach-Kendall, Valerie Potter, Kevin Vigneau & Keith Lemmons
- Indiana State University Faculty Winds, John Boyd, Kent State University Wind Ensemble, Indiana State University Wind Orchestra, Chicago Saxophone Quartet & Vince Dimartino