<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/pre-go-live-resources/_migration/2026-07-29/westmont-news/musical-talent-shines-guild-competitions.html" dsn="news"><pubDate>03/22/2023</pubDate><title>Musical Talent Shines at Guild Competitions</title><excerpt>The Westmont Music Department awarded large scholarships to instrumentalists and singers as part of its annual guild competitions, attracting stellar young musical talent to the region. Aaron Wu, a cellist from Glendale, won the 11th annual Instrumental Guild Competition Feb. 25 and will receive more than $10,000 in annual music scholarships (more than $40,000 for four years). Each finalist will receive $10,000 in annual music scholarships. Camden Wright, a baritone singer from Castle Rock, Colorado, won the fourth annual Vocal Guild Competition on March 4 and will receive up to $10,000 in annual music scholarships, and each finalist will receive $6,500 annually to study at Westmont.</excerpt><author>Scott Craig</author><image>
            
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