Program Awards
Magna Cum Laude
Award
The purpose of this award is be to identify, recognize, and honor middle and junior high school band programs from schools with an enrollment of 500 or less that have demonstrated particularly significant high standards of excellence in concert activities over a period of several years. Schools that are grade 7-9 (junior high) can apply for this award if their band plays music at a grade level of 3 or higher.
Recipients
2016
Monticello Middle School, Illinois
Amanda J. Allen, Director
2013
School for the Creative and Performing Arts
Middle School, Kentucky
Robin Barker, Director
2007
Southwest Middle School, North Carolina
Michael Lopez, Director
2004
St. Clement of Rome School, Louisiana
Michael Genevay, Director
2003
Pickens County Middle School, Georgia
Mary Land, Director
Summa Cum Laude
Award
The purpose of this award is to identify, recognize, and honor high school band programs from schools with an enrollment of 650 or less that have demonstrated particularly significant high standards of excellence in concert activities over a period of several years. Selected middle school students may perform as members of the high school band.
Recipients
2018
Avery County High School, Newland, NC
Dee Raby, Director
2013
Swain County High School, Bryson City, NC
Karen Williams. Director
2008
Queen City High School, TX
Chris Brannan, Director
2001
Hendersonville High School, Hendersonville, NC
Frances Shelton, Director