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USA Songwriting Competition

January 1, 2011

Don Breithaupt ’84

Berklee writers made a great showing in the 15th Annual USA Songwriting Competition. Composer Don Breithaupt ’84 took first prize in the jazz category and Tais Alvarenga ’09 won first prize for world music.

Liz Longley ’10, Jenn Bostic ’08, Charlie Hutto ’06, Robert Gillies ’10, Erin Casey ’10, and Vreny Van Elslande ’06 received honorable mention awards. Colin McCaffrey ’90, Jordan Kamalu ’09, and Axel S. Ortiz ’86 were finalists. Congratulations to all.

This article appeared in our alumni magazine, Berklee Today Winter 2011. Learn more about Berklee Today.

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