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Catherine Brenmark named 2026 Blair Founder’s Medalist

May 5, 2026, 1:55 PM

Catherine Brenmark has been named the recipient of the 2026 Founder’s Medal, the highest student honor at Blair School of Music. A senior bassoon performance major, Brenmark is from Plainfield, Illinois, and will be recognized at the 2026 Vanderbilt University Commencement Ceremony, Friday, May 8.

Catherine “Catie” Brenmark is honored as Founder’s Medalist by Blair Associate Dean Tucker Biddlecombe.
Other award winners included:
  • Commencement Marshals: Guy Grisham and Milo Holcombe Pomerance
  • Commencement Banner Bearer: Misa Viveiros
  • Commencement Alma Mater Performer: Kady Hillman
  • Pi Kappa Lambda inductees

We congratulate these remarkable students and all of the additional award winners. We’re happy to celebrate your achievements and all you’ve brought to Blair.

Blair Associate Dean Tucker Biddlecombe with Guy Grisham.
Tucker Biddlecombe and Milo Holcombe Pomerance.
Tucker Biddlecombe with Misa Viveiros
Tucker Biddlecombe with Kady Hillman.
Current and newly inducted members of Pi Kappa Lambda.
Blair School of Music Dean Melissa Rose leads the student awards ceremony. Photos: Lauren Carnahan

 

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