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MUSIC

Zachary Finalists: Ten finalists in the 28th Loren L. Zachary Society National Vocal Competition took home a total of $43,250 at the Wilshire-Ebell Theatre on Sunday. Top winner was Philadelphia soprano Jennifer Check, who collected $12,000. Soprano Jacqueline Venable of Elba, N.Y., won $9,000. Baritones Kyle Ketelson and Daesan No received $7,000 and $5,000, respectively. Tenor Bruce Sledge of Los Angeles grabbed fifth prize and $4,250, followed by tenor Todd Wilander, who won $2,000. Each of the remaining four finalists got $1,000.