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John Philip Sousa Band Award
John Philip Sousa Band Award
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
It is given in recognition for outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music, singular merit in loyalty and cooperation, and for displaying those high qualities of conduct that school instrumental music requires.
Past winners from Braham Area High School2025 - TBD2024 - Ben White, trumpet2023 - Kenzie Arnoldi, bass clarinet2022 - Sophie Anderson, clarinet Kyle Warzecha, trumpet2021 - Jaeden Klingensmith, bassoon/tenor sax2020 - Savannah Kunshier, flute Luke Bendickson, trumpet2019 - Emma Downing, tenor sax2018 - Amelia Fiedler, flute2017 - Alec Downing, trumpet2016 - Cody Anderson, percussion2015 - Meredith Rude, flute2014 - Ariel Ramstad, flute; Jenna Winter, upright bass2013 - Samantha Kreyer, clarinet/electric bass2012 - Alysha Newsom, clarinet2011 - Meagan Williams, flute2010 - Jean Cochran, clarinet; Heather Holmen, flute2009 - Anna Long, tenor saxophone2008 - Angie Theline, percussion
It is given in recognition for outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music, singular merit in loyalty and cooperation, and for displaying those high qualities of conduct that school instrumental music requires.
Past winners from Braham Area High School2025 - TBD2024 - Ben White, trumpet2023 - Kenzie Arnoldi, bass clarinet2022 - Sophie Anderson, clarinet Kyle Warzecha, trumpet2021 - Jaeden Klingensmith, bassoon/tenor sax2020 - Savannah Kunshier, flute Luke Bendickson, trumpet2019 - Emma Downing, tenor sax2018 - Amelia Fiedler, flute2017 - Alec Downing, trumpet2016 - Cody Anderson, percussion2015 - Meredith Rude, flute2014 - Ariel Ramstad, flute; Jenna Winter, upright bass2013 - Samantha Kreyer, clarinet/electric bass2012 - Alysha Newsom, clarinet2011 - Meagan Williams, flute2010 - Jean Cochran, clarinet; Heather Holmen, flute2009 - Anna Long, tenor saxophone2008 - Angie Theline, percussion
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
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.
It is given in recognition for outstanding achievements in the field of jazz as demonstrated through superior musicianship, character, and individual creativity.
Past winners from Braham Area High School2025 - TBD2024 - Ben White, trumpet; Liz Fix, piano2023 - Brett Lund, alto sax2022 - Mac Nelson, drum set John Mankie, bass2021 - Jaeden Klingensmith, tenor sax2020 - Zach Anderson, guitar2019 - Emma Downing, tenor sax Maddie Nelson, alto sax2018 - Amelia Fiedler, piano2017 - Alec Downing, trumpet2016 - Cody Anderson, drum set2015 - Saffron O'Brien, baritone saxophone2014 - Connor TenNapel, tenor saxophone2013 - Morgan O'Brien, trumpet2012 - Thomas Pinataro, alto saxophone2011 - Meagan Williams, alto saxophone/flute2010 - Erik Linn-Molin, trombone; Samantha Dallman, trumpet2009 - Anna Long, tenor saxophone2008 - Bjorn Broman, alto saxophone
It is given in recognition for outstanding achievements in the field of jazz as demonstrated through superior musicianship, character, and individual creativity.
Past winners from Braham Area High School2025 - TBD2024 - Ben White, trumpet; Liz Fix, piano2023 - Brett Lund, alto sax2022 - Mac Nelson, drum set John Mankie, bass2021 - Jaeden Klingensmith, tenor sax2020 - Zach Anderson, guitar2019 - Emma Downing, tenor sax Maddie Nelson, alto sax2018 - Amelia Fiedler, piano2017 - Alec Downing, trumpet2016 - Cody Anderson, drum set2015 - Saffron O'Brien, baritone saxophone2014 - Connor TenNapel, tenor saxophone2013 - Morgan O'Brien, trumpet2012 - Thomas Pinataro, alto saxophone2011 - Meagan Williams, alto saxophone/flute2010 - Erik Linn-Molin, trombone; Samantha Dallman, trumpet2009 - Anna Long, tenor saxophone2008 - Bjorn Broman, alto saxophone
The “Semper Fidelis” award for Musical Excellence
The “Semper Fidelis” award for Musical Excellence
The “Semper Fidelis” award for Musical Excellence is presented by the United States Marines Youth Foundation, Inc. and the Marine Corps League in recognition of diligence, dedication and musical excellence as a performing high school bandsman and soloist.
It is given in recognition of diligence, dedication, and musical excellence as a performing high school bandsman and soloist.
2020 - Josh Klingensmith, bari sax2019 - Emma Downing, tenor sax2018 - Emily Lindquist, French Horn2015 - Joey Rydlund, French Horn2014 - Caitlin Richmond, Percussion2013 - Abby Salmonson, Oboe
It is given in recognition of diligence, dedication, and musical excellence as a performing high school bandsman and soloist.
2020 - Josh Klingensmith, bari sax2019 - Emma Downing, tenor sax2018 - Emily Lindquist, French Horn2015 - Joey Rydlund, French Horn2014 - Caitlin Richmond, Percussion2013 - Abby Salmonson, Oboe
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