- 2000
- Jerry Junkin, Mary Preston & Dallas Wind Symphony
- University of Texas Wind Ensemble, Jerry Junkin, Richard MacDowell, University of Texas Chamber Singers, University of Texas Concert Chorale, Robert Carnochan & University of Texas Chamber Singers, male section
- Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Mallory Thompson
- Eastman Wind Ensemble, Mark Davis Scatterday, Donald Hunsberger & Michael Burritt
- Alexandra Mascolo-David, Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen K. Steele & Steven Hesla
- University of North Texas Symphonic Band & Dennis Fisher
- William Berz, Rutgers Wind Ensemble, Bryan K. Appleby-Wineberg & Cristian Ganicenco