Friends of OC Pops 2023 scholarship recipients

Elaina Styer attending Cornell University

Christopher Clayton attending Belmont University

Anthony Slingerland attending Berklee College of Music

ESTHER WEIL STUDENT MUSIC COMPETITION

Congratulations to the students who participated in the Friends of Ocean City Pops Orchestra's 13th annual Esther Weil Student Music Competition. We were truly impressed with performances, and we hope you all continue to hone your skills and share your talents.

The first place winners, from left to right: Jay Georges, Mainland Regional High School, Instrumental; Michael Morris, Middle Township High School, Piano; Rachel Miller, Middle Township High School, Female Vocal; Andrew Krumaker, Holy Spirit High School, Male Vocal.

Instrumental Winners: Jay Georges, Mainland Regional High School, 1st place; Colin Morrissey, Absegami High School, 2nd place; James Sempsey, Cedar Creek High School, 3rd place

Piano Winners: Michael Morris, Middle Township High School, 1st place; Demi Lu, Egg Harbor Township High School, 2nd place; Nathaniel Paul Paradela, St. Augustine Preparatory School, 3rd place

Male Vocal Winners: Andrew Krumaker, Holy Spirit High School, 1st place; Vincent Piraino, Ocean City High School, 2nd place; Charles Costal, Ocean City High School, 3rd place

Female Vocal Winners: Rachel Miller, Middle Township High School, 1st place; Hannah LaSasso, Hammonton High School, 2nd place; Morgan Murphy, Holy Spirit High School, 3rd place