Wartburg Community Symphony conductor Rebecca Nederhiser finalist for American Prize

“I’m very excited. They don’t send you a direct email. They just post the news online at their blog,” said Nederhiser. “I submitted our program a year ago and thought ‘I’ll just look and see who the finalists were and saw my name listed. “It’s amazing to be a finalist for the award. It’s really neat for the symphony and the board. Everyone works hard, so this is recognition for everyone.” She submitted the symphony’s February 2023 performance, “Music Takes Flight,” for award consideration. The unique concert featured a newly...