Published: Nov. 10, 2015 By

The Bruce Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Student Performance Competition is the premier graduate student competition for College of Music students at the Ƶ. FinalistsKellan Toohey,Paulo Oliveira, theRano Windsgraduate wind quintet,Charles LovellԻMichael Hoffmantalk about why the opportunity is crucial in helping students on the way to the professional music world.

The Ekstrand Competition finals are free and open to the public, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m., Grusin Music Hall.