- University of Texas Wind Ensemble, Jerry Junkin, Richard MacDowell, University of Texas Chamber Singers, University of Texas Concert Chorale, Robert Carnochan & University of Texas Chamber Singers, male section
- Illinois State University Wind Symphony & Daniel A. Belongia
- Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Lone Star Wind Orchestra & Fred Hamilton
- William Berz, Rutgers Wind Ensemble, Rutgers Festival Choir & Janey Choi
- Giuliano Sommerhalder, Roland Fröscher, Simone Somemrhalder, Matthias Foremny & Mecklenburgische Staatskapelle Schwerin
- College of New Jersey Wind Ensemble, William Silvester, George Balog & Dennis MacMullin