Award Winners
The John Philip Sousa Award
The Sousa Award is the pinnacle of achievement in a high school band. Introduced in 1955 to honor the top student in the high school band, the John Philip Sousa Band Award® recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication. It was created with the approval of Helen Sousa Albert and Priscilla Sousa, daughters of the famous composer and bandmaster. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of all of our Sousa Award Winners.
- 2025 – Hayden Clausner, Trombone
- 2024 – Grace Beamer, Flute
- 2023 – Gabe Stuckey, Bassoon
- 2022 – Anton Yang, Clarinet
- 2021 – Tyler Young, Clarinet
- 2020 – Lindsey Morrow, Clarinet
- 2019 – Matt Baumli, Trombone
- 2018 – Candace Logan, Clarinet
- 2017 – Miranda Blackburn, Trumpet
- 2016 – Morgan Hawkins, Trombone
- 2015 – Jessica Onove, Clarinet
- 2014 – Evan Musterman, Saxophone
- 2013 – Gina Finazzo Flute
- 2012 – Marissa Kyser, Trumpet
- 2011 – Shawn Vomund, Clarinet
- 2010 – Brette Dollins, Flute
- 2009 – Rob McKay, Tuba
- 2008 – Ryan Cooper, Trombone
- 2007 – Mike Duncan, Trombone
- 2006 – Alex Monroe, Percussion
- 2005 – Amber Fieth, Horn
- 2004 – Christ Barchesky, Clarinet
- 2003 – Grace Smith, Flute
- 2002- Jamie Gibison, Clarinet
- 2001 – Cara Jennings, Flute
- 2000 – Brooke Pflasterer, Horn
- 1999 – Gretchen Pohlman, Horn
- 1998 – Aaron Cooper, Trombone
- 1997 – Ann Gayfield, Clarinet
- 1996 – Heather Truitt, Bassoon
- 1995 – Andy Petrowsky
- 1994 – Daniel Martin, Saxophone
- 1993 – Janel Sauer, Saxophone
- 1992 – Tim Behrens, Saxophone
- 1991 – Sara Cragen
- 1990 – Vicky Schieffer, Clarinet
- 1989 – Stephen Graham, Saxophone
- 1988 – Chris Huffman, Tuba
- 1987 – Shelly Crouch
- 1986 – Bob Singleton
- 1985 – Monica Day
- 1984 – Dan King, Trumpet
- 1983 - Patrick Harrison
The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award® was inaugurated in 1974 with the consent of his widow shortly after this great jazz artist died in 1971. It honors the outstanding jazz musician at each high school, as demonstrated through superior musicianship, character, and individual creativity. We are proud to have a strong history of jazz performance at Troy Buchanan High School.
- 2025 – Parker Quinones, Trumpet
- 2024 – Grant Allsberry, Saxophone
- 2023 – Barrett Madry, Bass
- 2022 – Matt Hamilton, Trumpet
- 2021 – Brendan Mosher, Saxophone
- 2020 – Jenna Rogers, Trombone
- 2019 – Dean Taylor, Saxophone
- 2018 – Matt Baumli, Trombone
- 2017 – Tim Easterday, Bass
- 2016 – Ashlyn Porter, Saxophone
- 2015 – Kaylie Morris, Trumpet
- 2014 – Ben Westerman, Saxophone
- 2013 – Kate Hawkins, Trumpet
- 2012 – Marissa Kyser, Trumpet
- 2011- Shawn Vomund, Saxophone
- 2010 – Ryan Mallery, Bass and Drums
- 2009 – Shayne Dorrell, Drums
- 2008 – Joey Musterman, Saxophone
- 2007 – Mike Duncan, Trombone
- 2006 – Matt Ball, Trumpet
- 2005 – Jordan Colbert, Drums
- 2004 – Marty Meyer, Trombone
- 2003 – Mike Bolle, Trumpet
- 1999 – Craig Kailbel
- 1995 – Christine Brockgreitens, Trombone
- 1994 – Daniel Martin, Saxophone
- 1993 – Tim Dugan
- 1992- Matt Hotfelder, Trumpet
- 1989 – Mark Marlett, Saxophone
- 1988 – Jeff Vogt, Saxophone
- 1987 – Tony Spires
- 1986 – Cynthia Williams
- 1985 – David Sinclair
- 1984 – Gene Haffner
