Awards

2007: Joel Harrison's composition for solo marimba, Fear of Silence, was recently awarded first prize in an international competition sponsored by the Percussive Arts Society. Recording and score available. Contact Joel Harrison for info.
Fear of Silence (MP3 audio sample)

2005: Chamber Music of America Doris Duke Jazz Composition Award

2004: OMI Fellow

2002,2004: Macdowell Colony Fellow

2003: New York State Council on the Arts Individual Composer grant

2003: Virginia Center for Creative Arts fellow

1999: Meet the Composer composition grant

1998: Jazz Composers Orchestra "Julius Hemphill" Composition competition: 1st Place

1998: Arts International grant for European Jazz festival tour

1997: Meet the Composer composition grant

1969: Best gymnast, summer camp