January 28, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

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The Golden Clam Award of Merit


AWARD gold11 The Golden Clam Award of Merit

The HORNDOG GOLDEN CLAM AWARD of MERIT*

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

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

As an antithesis to the dubious Jaded Clam award, the League has realized the need for the Golden Clam (also known as the”Angel”). This award will be arbitrarily awarded to recognize the good, fun and cool in the music profession.

* See also the ‘Jaded Clam‘ award.

1.) Hilarious Trumpet Bloopers

Given for Distinctive Clams Caught on Audio.
Awarded on September 15, 2008

2.) University of Iowa Horn Studio web site

Given for resource links and content.
Awarded on May 1, 2009

3.) Horn Articles Online

Awarded on May 27, 2009.
> Read the complete review.

4.) Hornexcerpts.org

Awarded on May 27, 2009.
> Read the complete review.

5.) Horn Solo’s YouTube channel

Awarded on May 27, 2009.
> Read the complete review.

6.) Julia Rose’s Horn Page

Awarded on May 27, 2009.

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The Golden Clam Award of Merit
Published on January 28, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

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