- Jerry Junkin, Mary Preston & Dallas Wind Symphony
- Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Mallory Thompson
- Alexandra Mascolo-David, Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen K. Steele & Steven Hesla
- Eastman Wind Ensemble, Mark Davis Scatterday, Donald Hunsberger & Michael Burritt
- William Berz, Rutgers Wind Ensemble, Bryan K. Appleby-Wineberg & Cristian Ganicenco
- University of North Texas Symphonic Band & Dennis Fisher
- University of Houston Wind Ensemble & Eddie Green