Along with BMIFoundation, we are pleased to announce the eight young classical composers, who have been named winners of the 68th annual BMI Student Composer Awards. With the postponement of this year’s ceremony, Director of the Awards and BMIF President Deirdre Chadwick announced the recipients online, and the winners will join the 2021 class at a ceremony next year in New York City. Maya Miro Johnson received both the William Schuman Prize for most outstanding score, as well as the Carlos Surinach Prize, which is awarded to the youngest winner of the competition. The BMIF will celebrate all winners throughout the month of May on the organization’s social media platforms. The 2020 Student Composer Award winners are: · Henri Colombat - age 22, studies at McGill University · Tyson Davis - age 19, studies at The Juilliard School · Julian Fueyo - age 24, studies with Keith Fitch · Patrick Holcomb - age 23, studies at Indiana University · Maya Miro Johnson - age 18, also awarded the...