Robert Albritton Leadership in Music Award

Robert Albritton came to Pioneer High School as director of bands in the fall of 1982. He became music department chairman in the fall of 1984. When he left Pioneer High School in the spring of 2002, his friends established an award in his honor to be given to a graduating senior, alternating band, orchestra and choir, one senior from each of those organizations every third year. The award reads, in part:

Robert Albritton went above and beyond the expectations of a regular band director. He consistently showed great dedication and commitment towards the Pioneer Band program. He is one of a few teachers who worked year round without complaint. He demanded excellence from all of his band students, creating a focused and determined group.

The recipients of the Robert Albritton Leadership in Music Award, who have demonstrated dedication, commitment, hard work and excellence in choral music are listed below.