The Ernestine Ferrell Award for Excellence in Choral Music in Mississippi is a prestigious award established fifteen years ago and honors the memory of Mississippi’s longtime State Supervisor of Music.  To be selected as a recipient of this award, one must have been active in Choral Music in Mississippi for at least twenty years, should have made significant contributions to the choral art, and should have the respect and admiration of colleagues and students alike. Previous honorees include Peggy Felder, James Leslie Reeves, Leonard Metts, Jack Donovan, Geneva Reeves, Joanne Edwards, Martha Murray, Roland Shaw, Donna McCommon, Rose Longwitz, Lillian Lee, Richard Joiner, James Hawkins, J Bruce Lesley,  Robert Sims, Martha Neilson and Mark Malone.  There are many other distinguished choral musicians who deserve to be nominated for this award.  A committee of past presidents will select the recipient of this year’s award.  Please postmark your letter of nomination no later than February 28, 2009.

 Nomination Form