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Award Winners

Band Award Recipients

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.

  Year Student Name Instrument
 

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

Chris 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

 


Sousa Certificate

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 TBHS. 

 

  Year Student Name Instrument
 

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 Kaibel

 
 

1995

Christine Brockgreitens

Trombone

 

1994

Daniel Martin

Saxophone

 

1993

Tim Dugan

 
 

1992

Matt Hotfelder

Trumpet

 

1991

Tim Kemper

 
 

1989

Mark Marlett

Saxophone

 

1988

Jeff Vogt

Saxophone

 

1987

Tony Spires

 
 

1986

Cynthia Williams

 
 

1985

David Sinclair

 
 

1984

Gene Haffner

 

 

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