<p>Grammy Award nominations for 2010 have been announced. Kudos to the Thornton School of Music. Faculty and alumni have been nominated in various categories.</p>
<p>Jazz studies faculty Vince Mendoza received three nominations in two categories:
1. Best Instrumental Arrangement (2 nominated selections)
2. Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist</p>
<p>Opera faculty Rod Gilfry for Best Opera Recording</p>
<p>Alumnus Herb Alpert for Best Pop Instrumental Performance</p>
<p>Alumnus Michael Tilson Thomas for Best Engineered Classical Album, Best Classical Album and Best Choral Performance</p>
<p>Alumna violist Cynthia Phelps for Best Chamber Music Performance</p>
<p>Jazz Studies alumnus Gerald Clayton for Best Improvised Jazz Solo</p>