Hans-Christian Stephan, a graduate of Bern University of the Arts, won second prize in the big band with vocal ensemble category at the 2013 Bujazzo composition competition in Germany.
The award is presented by the German Federal Jazz Orchestra and goes to composers under the age of 30 who compose or arrange works for jazz orchestra.
Six compositions were chosen from a total of 56 entries, three in the big band category and three in the big band with vocal ensemble category. A total of 3000 euros in prize money was distributed.
The complete list of winners can be viewed at:
http://projekte.musikrat.de/index.php?id=871
