DCINY Educator Laureate Award

The DCINY Educator Laureate Award acknowledges an individual’s contribution to music education. It recognizes a personal commitment to instilling a life-long love of making music. You'll find below a list of our recipients, and can learn more about each by clicking on their photo.

DCINY is thrilled to announce the next recipient of the DCINY Educator Laurate Award, Dr. Dennis K. Cox. The award ceremony will take place during our concert on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Carnegie Hall.

James D. Moyer

2024 Recipient

2018 Recipient

Dr. Milburn Price

2018 Recipient

2014 Recipient

Dr. Eph Ehly

2014 Recipient

2019 Recipient

Dr. Doreen Rao

2019 Recipient

2017 Recepient

Dr. Craig Jessop

2017 Recepient

2012 Recipient

Dr. Donald D. Donaldson

2012 Recipient

See Award Photos Below

The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins

The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins

The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins- A 75th Birthday Celebration-304

The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins- A 75th Birthday Celebration-327

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DCINY educator award Craig Jessop

DCINY educator award Craig Jessop

DCINY educator award Craig Jessop

DCINY educator award Craig Jessop

Photo: MESSIAH…REFRESHED!; Distinguished Concerts International New York Handel: Messiah, Lincoln Center Premiere of the Thomas Beecham/Eugene Goossens’ 1959 Re-Orchestration for Full Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Griffith, DCINY Artistic Director and Principal Conductor; concert photographed: Sunday, November 27, 2011; 2:00 PM at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center; New York, NY. Photograph: © 2011 Richard Termine PHOTO CREDIT – Richard Termine

The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins

The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins

The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins- A 75th Birthday Celebration-304

The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins- A 75th Birthday Celebration-327

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6341Messiah-528

DCINY educator award Craig Jessop

DCINY educator award Craig Jessop