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According to the Vandoren website, the Emerging Artist Competition was started in 2010 as a way to identify the next generation of great clarinetists and saxophonists, and to acknowledge them for their talent, hard work to succeed, and the artistry they display on their instrument. It further states, the winners have reached an
extraordinary level of musical achievement through their solo performances, and have distinguished themselves from many exceptionally talented young artists.
As part of his prize, Derevyanko received a $1,000 cash award, the promise of a post-COVID-19 trip to Paris to visit Vandoren headquarters and the chance to perform with groups there, as well in an annual U.S. music festival.