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I know Fred Hemke won (if that's the right word) it back in 1956, but what exactly is "First Prize" (Premier Prix) at Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris? For a saxophonist, does it mean they are the best in the class? Or is it like our "With Honors" or "With High Honors", that more than one (saxophonist) could win it? Or is it something else altogether?
And while I'm on the subject - I think Hemke was the first U.S. citizen to win one in saxophone. Have any other U.S. citizens won it? Is there a list somewhere of winners?
And while I'm on the subject - I think Hemke was the first U.S. citizen to win one in saxophone. Have any other U.S. citizens won it? Is there a list somewhere of winners?