Washington Garcia (MM ’98, DMA ’03, Piano) was awarded the medal for Outstanding Cultural Achievement by the Ecuadorian National Assembly. This is the highest recognition the Ecuadorian Government gives to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in the arts. Garcia also had his debut with the Omaha Symphony and performed regularly throughout the U.S. Next year he will perform as guest soloist in Ecuador, Louisiana, China, Dominican Republic, and also as recitalist in Arizona, Texas, Maryland, and others.