2011 Awards
John Philip
Sousa Award ~ Matt Abbassi
The John
Philip Sousa Band Award, introduced in 1955 to honor the top student in the
high school band
recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication.
Patrick
S. Gilmore Award ~ Jessy Dineen
The Gilmore Band Award, introduced in 1994 in honor of the legendary
bandmaster and impresario.
This award honors outstanding high school band students & their
achievements & commitment to the band.
Louie Armstrong Award
for Jazz ~ John Markiewicz
The Louis Armstrong Award was
inaugurated in 1974.
Honors the outstanding jazz musician at each high school.
National
Marching Band Awards ~ Jake Dillon &
Amanda Finck
The National School Marching Award
recognizes outstanding contributions on the field.
Honors the musical contributions and dedication of student leaders whose
example inspires others.
Marine
Corps award for an Outstanding soloist – to be awarded at senior night
Superlatives
Best Marcher ~ Jacques
Plante
Best Musician ~ Jake
Miller
Concert Band member of
the year ~ Maeva Metz
Guard Clown ~ Brianna
Saavedra
Guard Member of
the year ~ Cathlene So
Rookie of the year Band
~ Taylor Dang
Rookie of the Year
Guard ~ Sarah Dang
Section leader of the
year ~ Jake Miller
Un Sung Hero ~ Alex
Bottelsen
