In 2010 the foundation’s programs became part of the Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall.
The Competition is since being held by the Music Academy of the West under its current name.
The winners receive a monetary prize and the opportunity to perform in a prestigious venue, among other things.
[2][3] The competition commemorates Gwendolyn Koldofsky, who established the first Department of Accompanying at the University of Southern California in 1947.
[4] Marilyn Horne recalls Kodofsky as “Teacher, mentor, accompanist, and my dear friend.” Together they had toured for 10 years.