AASA Kay Sakaguchi International Composition for Orchestra Competition 2018 Winners
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 2018 AASA Kay Sakaguchi International Composition for Orchestra Competition:
*1st. Prize - $1000.00 - "Ocean Run" composed by Tsuyoshi Wu
2nd Prize - $500.00 - "Loudoun County Reel" composed by William Bray
3rd prize - $250.00 - "Mind Travel Suite - 3rd. movement" composed by Isaac Cervantes
*The winning composition will be performed by the Asia America Youth Symphony on Friday April 20th at the James R. Armstrong Theatre, Torrance - 8pm.
The Asia America Symphony Association and Guild is pleased to present its annual Bravo Awards Gala Dinner on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the LA Hotel Downtown – Los Angeles. This annual celebration supports the Asia America Symphony Association concerts and Youth Orchestra programs.
The Bravo Awards recognizes individuals and organizations that have contributed to AASA and the community. We are very pleased to honor the following recipients:
Randall Tamura, past president of AASA, is Co-Chairman of the Board for the East West Players, the longest running theater of color in the country. Mr. Tamura is responsible for leading and working with the other board members to ensure funding and further the EWP’s mission of producing artistic works and educational programs for the Asian Pacific American community.
MediaMation Inc. is an Interactive Technology Company and a worldwide, leading supplier and producer of 4D/5D motion EFX Theaters, seating, and systems integration, as well as a major supporter of the Asia America Symphony Association.
Scott Nagatani has served as musical director for many community organizations, including the Grateful Crane Ensemble, the Children’s Museum of Los Angeles, East West Players, Nisei Week, Keiro Senior HealthCare. In addition, he has put on special events for the Japanese American National Museum and the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center.