- William Berz, Rutgers Wind Ensemble, Rutgers Festival Choir & Janey Choi
- 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
- John P. Lynch & University of Kansas Wind Ensemble
- Michael Wayne, Susan Botti & University of Michigan Symphony Band
- Stephen Steele & Illinois State University Wind Symphony
- Scott Weiss & University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble