- Illinois State University Symphonic Winds & Stephen K. Steele
- Appalachian Symphony Orchestra & James Allen Anderson
- Gregg Hanson, Kelland Thomas & University of Arizona Wind Ensemble
- Alexandra Mascolo-David, Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen K. Steele & Steven Hesla
- University of New Hampshire Wind Symphony & Andrew Boysen, Jr.
- Craig Morris, Gary D. Green & University of Miami Frost Wind Ensemble
- Cincinnati Wind Symphony & Mallory Thompson