Community Engagement
Achievement in this category demonstrates a commitment to establishing school music programs as integral parts of their communities.Community Engagement Program
Gold: "Free to Be…You and Me"
Gold: "StringWizards"
Silver: "Bridging Adolescence: A River Flows Through Us"
Bronze: "Music Matters Takes to Town!"
Honorable Mention: "AnARTchy"
Cedar Grove High School, NJ
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
St. Ignatius College Prep, IL
1076 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, USA
1076 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, USA
Marshwood Middle School, ME
626 Highway 236, Eliot, ME 03903, USA
626 Highway 236, Eliot, ME 03903, USA
Cedar Grove High School, NJ
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
Benjamin E. Mays High School, GA
3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA
Community Engagement Video
Gold: "Right Now (We Need One Another) Video"
Charlottesville High School, VA
1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA
1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Community Event
Gold: "Right Now (We Need One Another) Event"
Silver: "B.A.M. (Burrell Arts and Music) Night"
Bronze: "Giving Back!"
Honorable Mention: "Performing Arts Spectacular"
Honorable Mention: "Evening of Strings: Miami Valley Orchestra Event"
Honorable Mention: "YOL Percussion Circles with the Elder Community Engagement Program"
Charlottesville High School, VA
1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA
1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Burrell School District, PA
2880 Leechburg Rd, Lower Burrell, PA 15068
2880 Leechburg Rd, Lower Burrell, PA 15068
Lava Ridge Intermediate School, UT
2425 Rachel Drive, Santa Clara, UT, USA
2425 Rachel Drive, Santa Clara, UT, USA
East Central High School, TX
7173 FM1628, San Antonio, TX, USA
7173 FM1628, San Antonio, TX, USA
Centerville High School, OH
500 E Franklin St, Dayton, OH, USA
500 E Franklin St, Dayton, OH, USA
Youth Orchestras of Lubbock (YOL)
5919 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79424, USA
5919 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79424, USA
Community Service Project
Gold: "School Supply Drive for LowCountry Orphan Relief"
Gold: "Right Now (We Need One Another) Service Project"
Silver: "Holiday Band Charity Concert"
Bronze: "OCG Community Service Project"
Wando High School, SC
1000 Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
1000 Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
Charlottesville High School, VA
1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA
1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Jensen Beach High School, FL
2875 Northwest Goldenrod Road, Jensen Beach, FL, USA
2875 Northwest Goldenrod Road, Jensen Beach, FL, USA
Owasso High School, OK
12901 East 86th St N, Owasso, OK, USA
12901 East 86th St N, Owasso, OK, USA
Decision-Maker Interaction
The benefits of strong music programs take longer to manifest than the tenure of an upwardly mobile administrator or elected official.Engagement with Administrator-Administration
Gold: "Special Ed Music Program"
Silver: "Stakeholder Collaboration and Involvement"
Bronze: "Success through Collaboration"
Bronze: "Getting to Know You"
Spring Valley Academy, CA
3900 Conrad Dr, Spring Valley, San Diego, CA, USA
3900 Conrad Dr, Spring Valley, San Diego, CA, USA
Morton School District 709
350 N Illinois Ave, Morton, IL, USA
350 N Illinois Ave, Morton, IL, USA
Northbrook Jr. High School, IL
1475 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL, USA
1475 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL, USA
Cedar Grove High School, NJ
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
Engagement with Elected Officials
Gold: "March to P.E. in South Carolina (S.302)"
Silver: "Music Under the Stars Community Outreach Concert"
Wando High School, SC
1000 Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
1000 Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
Desert Vista High School, AZ
16440 South 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA
16440 South 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Fundraising & Sponsorship
Achievement in this category demonstrates the understanding that creative and active fundraising benefits both individual students and entire programs.Fundraising Event
Gold: "Bowling for Bands"
Silver: "Outdoor Music Festival and Annual Auction"
Bronze: "Bulk Corn Sale"
Honorable Mention: "Cantonstock"
Hastings High School, MI
520 W South St, Hastings, MI 49058, USA
520 W South St, Hastings, MI 49058, USA
Hastings Middle School, MI
232 W Grand St, Hastings, MI, USA
232 W Grand St, Hastings, MI, USA
Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts, FL
1411 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
1411 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
Lake Hamilton High School, AR
280 Wolf Street, Pearcy, AR, USA
280 Wolf Street, Pearcy, AR, USA
Canton Public Schools
900 Washington St, Canton, MA, USA
900 Washington St, Canton, MA, USA
Fundraising Program
Gold: "Blitz Boost"
Rouse High School, TX
1222 Raider Way, Leander, TX, USA
1222 Raider Way, Leander, TX, USA
Marketing & Promotion
Achievement in this category demonstrates a commitment to increasing the visibility of high-quality music programs.Concert-Contest Program Book
Gold: "Norwin Bands Concert Programs"
Norwin Middle School, PA
10870 Mockingbird Dr, Irwin, PA 15642, USA
10870 Mockingbird Dr, Irwin, PA 15642, USA
Norwin High School, PA
251 McMahon Dr, Irwin, PA 15642, USA
251 McMahon Dr, Irwin, PA 15642, USA
Miscellaneous Activity
Gold: "Extended Community Building"
Silver: "Take The Field With Pride Photo Program"
Highland High School, AZ
4301 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, USA
4301 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Broken Arrow High School, OK
1901 East Albany Street, Broken Arrow, OK, USA
1901 East Albany Street, Broken Arrow, OK, USA
Miscellaneous Multimedia
Gold: "Promotional Campaign for the Biloxi Band"
Silver: "Castle Marching Knights “Alone” Promotional Video"
Biloxi High School, MS
1845 Richard Dr, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA
1845 Richard Dr, Biloxi, MS 39532, USA
Castle High School, IN
3344 State Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, USA
3344 State Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, USA
Outdoor Billboard
Gold: "#CARNEGIEBOUND Billboard"
Baker High School, LA
3200 Groom Road, Baker, LA, USA
3200 Groom Road, Baker, LA, USA
Press-Media Kit
Gold: "Longwood CSD Music Department Media Relations Materials"
Longwood Central School District
30 Swezey Lane, Middle Island, NY, USA
30 Swezey Lane, Middle Island, NY, USA
Print Advertisement
Gold: "Haltom Band Scheherazade Concert Poster"
Haltom High School, TX
5501 Haltom Road, Haltom City, TX, USA
5501 Haltom Road, Haltom City, TX, USA
Program Website
Gold: "Prosper High School Band Website"
Silver: "Creekside Performing Arts Website"
Prosper High School, TX
301 Eagle Drive, Prosper, TX, USA
301 Eagle Drive, Prosper, TX, USA
Creekside Middle School, IN
3525 West 126th Street, Carmel, IN, USA
3525 West 126th Street, Carmel, IN, USA
Promotional Clothing Item
Gold: "Castle Marching Knights Uniform T-Shirt"
Castle High School, IN
3344 State Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, USA
3344 State Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, USA
Promotional Flyer-Poster
Gold: "Haltom Band Poster Campaign"
Silver: "Why Music?"
Haltom High School, TX
5501 Haltom Road, Haltom City, TX, USA
5501 Haltom Road, Haltom City, TX, USA
Hahntown Elementary School, PA
791 Entry Road, North Huntingdon, PA 15642, USA
791 Entry Road, North Huntingdon, PA 15642, USA
Social Media Engagement
Gold: "Tarpon Springs Social Media"
Silver: "Section of the Week / Instagram Take Over"
Bronze: "Senior Spotlight"
Honorable Mention: "Bands of America Hype Video"
Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts, FL
1411 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
1411 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
Rouse High School, TX
1222 Raider Way, Leander, TX, USA
1222 Raider Way, Leander, TX, USA
Rouse High School, TX
1222 Raider Way, Leander, TX, USA
1222 Raider Way, Leander, TX, USA
Rouse High School, TX
1222 Raider Way, Leander, TX, USA
1222 Raider Way, Leander, TX, USA
Television-Radio Promotion
Gold: "GRHS Chorus Launch"
Glen Ridge High School, NJ
200 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ, USA
200 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ, USA
Parent & Booster Involvement
Achievement in this category demonstrates a commitment to developing an engaged and supportive network of volunteers for your organization.Parent-Booster Engagement Program
Gold: "Private Lesson Scholarships"
Silver: "Band Together"
Bronze: "Tarpon Spring Band Booster Engagement"
Honorable Mention: "Spring Arts Showcase"
Princeton High School
100 Viking Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246, USA
100 Viking Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246, USA
O’Fallon Township High School, IL
600 S Smiley St, O'Fallon, IL, USA
600 S Smiley St, O'Fallon, IL, USA
Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts, FL
1411 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
1411 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, NY
511 W 182nd St, New York, NY, USA
511 W 182nd St, New York, NY, USA
Volunteer Opportunity
Gold: "Historical Archive of the Greenwood Marching Woodmen and Irish Guard"
Silver: "9/11 Memorial Taps and Sunset by YOL Music Ambassadors"
Bronze: "IV Band Quarter Auction"
Greenwood Community High School, IN
615 W Smith Valley Rd, Greenwood, IN, USA
615 W Smith Valley Rd, Greenwood, IN, USA
Youth Orchestras of Lubbock (YOL)
5919 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79424, USA
5919 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79424, USA
Indian Valley High School, OH
253 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH, USA
253 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH, USA
Recruitment & Retention
Programs that show achievement in this category demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a high-quality school music program.Beginning Recruitment Program
Gold: "Recruitment is a Process, Not an Event"
Silver: "Music Academy Recruitment"
Bronze: "Desert Hills Cone Site Beginning Program Recruitment"
Honorable Mention: "Beginning Band Recruiting"
Creekside Middle School, IN
3525 West 126th Street, Carmel, IN, USA
3525 West 126th Street, Carmel, IN, USA
Mater Dei High School, CA
1202 West Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, USA
1202 West Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, USA
Desert Hills High School, UT
828 Desert Hills Drive East, St. George, UT, USA
828 Desert Hills Drive East, St. George, UT, USA
Hillcrest Intermediate School, PA
11091 Mockingbird Drive, North Huntingdon, PA, USA
11091 Mockingbird Drive, North Huntingdon, PA, USA
High School Recruitment Program
Gold: "St. Francis Prep Music Recruiting"
Silver: "Tarpon Springs Recruitment"
Silver: "Musical Mentors"
Bronze: "North Cobb Recruitment Program"
Honorable Mention: "Music Business Recruitment"
St. Francis Preparatory School, NY
6100 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Fresh Meadows, NY, USA
6100 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Fresh Meadows, NY, USA
Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts, FL
1411 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
1411 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
Capistrano Valley High School, CA
26301 Via Escolar, Mission Viejo, CA, USA
26301 Via Escolar, Mission Viejo, CA, USA
North Cobb High School, GA
3400 Old 41 Highway Northwest, Kennesaw, GA, USA
3400 Old 41 Highway Northwest, Kennesaw, GA, USA
East Central High School, TX
7173 FM1628, San Antonio, TX, USA
7173 FM1628, San Antonio, TX, USA
High School Retention Program
Gold: "CG Tonight!"
Gold: "Windsor Knights of the Rock Table"
Silver: "Ice Cream (Teambuilding) Social"
Bronze: "CGHS Lettering in Music"
Cedar Grove High School, NJ
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
Windsor High School, NY
1191 New York 79, Windsor, NY, USA
1191 New York 79, Windsor, NY, USA
John Foster Dulles High School, TX
550 Dulles Avenue, Sugar Land, TX, USA
550 Dulles Avenue, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Cedar Grove High School, NJ
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
Middle School Retention Program
Gold: "NBJH Bands Alumni Festival"
Silver: "CGHS Music Matters Middle to High Retention Plan"
Northbrook Jr. High School, IL
1475 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL, USA
1475 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL, USA
Cedar Grove High School, NJ
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
Recruitment Event-Activity
Gold: "Exchange Concert Program"
Silver: "The Orleans Pep Band Invitational"
Cedar Grove High School, NJ
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
Orleans Jr. Sr. High School, IN
200 West Wilson Street, Orleans, IN, USA
200 West Wilson Street, Orleans, IN, USA
Recruitment Video
Gold: "Vestavia Hills Recruitment Video"
Silver: "2017 YOL Grant Video"
Bronze: "Prosper Recruitment Video"
Vestavia Hills High School, AL
2235 Lime Rock Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, USA
2235 Lime Rock Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, USA
Youth Orchestras of Lubbock (YOL)
5919 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79424, USA
5919 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79424, USA
Prosper High School, TX
301 Eagle Drive, Prosper, TX, USA
301 Eagle Drive, Prosper, TX, USA