We are thrilled to introduce you to the inaugural winners of the Joyful Abundance Emerging Artist Commissioning Award! These five exceptional composer/poet pairs from the Greater Philadelphia area will create new 3-5 minute compositions for chorus and one instrument, premiering June 2026 as part of ArtPhilly: Baldwin Giang & Evan Wang Ted Babcock & Octavia McBride-Ahebee Barbara Lewandowski & Naila Francis Leigha Amick & Amy Beth Sisson Adelina DiGiacomo & Haley Storm Evans Special thanks to our distinguished mentors and adjudicators for their invaluable guidance: Poet Mentors: Kayleb Rae Candrilli, Steven Kleinman, Elizabeth Scanlon, Raena Shirali, and Kirwyn Sutherland Composer Mentors: Erin Busch, Andrea Clearfield, Rollo Dilworth, Dominick DiOrio, and Melissa Dunphy Learn more about these talented artists at: https://www.mcchorus.org/joyful-abundance-winners (fb)

So grateful to the amazing singers of Commonwealth Youth Choir! You inspire us all! (fb)