2026 Commencement Contest Winners – Piano
Maranatha’s Music Department announces the winners of this year’s Instrumental Commencement Contest. The contest allows student musicians to develop their presentation and performance skills. Instrumentalists and vocalists have the opportunity to compete in separate categories of the Commencement Contest. Catherine Fettig adjudicated the Piano division.
Winner
Abigail Boorujy won first place, performing of Transcendental Etude No. 12, Chasse Neige, by Liszt. Abigail is a Music Major with concentrations in Performance and String Pedagogy.
Fettig commented that “Abigail’s mature artistry and technique make the listener forget how incredibly difficult this piece is. Her performance was an absolute joy.”
Competition winners receive a cash prize and a medal to wear at commencement.
Runner-up
Chloe Meyer delivered a beautiful interpretation of Florence Price’s Song Without Words (Pleading). Chloe is a Junior Music Major with concentrations in Performance and Piano Pedagogy.
Adjudicator
Catherine Fettig graduated from MBU and continued her studies at Bob Jones University to receive a master’s degree in piano performance. Since then, she has enjoyed performing in the greater Milwaukee area where she also serves in music at Lakewood Baptist Church.