August 20, 2008 by Bruce Hembd

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The Horndog “Hubie” Award


* See also the ‘Angel‘ award.

clam jaded234 The Horndog Hubie Award

1.) New York Times Music Critic, Allan Kozzin

Given for calling it like he hears it.
August 23, 2008.

2.) Columbus Symphony Orchestra Executive Director, Tony Beadle

Given for meritorious public relations.
October 3, 2008

3.) New York Philharmonic Musician & Blogger, David Finlayson

Given for whining at the food bowl.
January 13, 2009

4.) Students who plagiarize

Given to all the music students out there that use copy-and-paste to complete their course work.
May 12, 2009

5.) Arizona State University Orchestra Department

Given for using university resources to undercut local professionals.
July 8, 2009

The HORNDOG JADED CLAM AWARD of MERIT*

is reserved for recognizing and honoring noteworthy accomplishments in the world of classical music.

Known simply as the “Hubie” (after the patron saint Hubertus), each statuette is sculpted in the finest jade – a gemstone of unique symbolic energy. It depicts a majestic clam-headed knight mounted on a pedestal and holding a golden hunting horn over his shoulder, ready to perform at a moment’s notice.

This honor, governed by the Cynical League of Artistic Mollusks, is arbitrarily awarded to foster and promote the advancement of the Arts and Sciences.

*Humor and satire.

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The Horndog “Hubie” Award
Published on August 20, 2008 by Bruce Hembd

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