The Music Parents will present an annual Band Awards Banquet each spring.
All students are encouraged to attend. At the banquet, the below awards will be bestowed (mostly to seniors).
Dress is semi-formal!
Annual Participation Awards
First Year Award – Certificate of Participation
Second Year Award – Varsity Letter
Third Year Award – Recognition Pin (for varsity jacket and graduation stole)
Fourth Year Award – Recognition Plaque
Musical Theatre Awards - Presented to students for outstanding accomplishment and commitment to Instrumental Musical Theatre.
Chopin Piano Award - Presented for outstanding achievement as an accompanist and service to the school music program.
Patrick Gilmore Award - Given in honor of the legendary Civil War bandmaster and impresario.
National School Marching Award - Recognizes outstanding contributions on the field. It honors the musical contributions and dedication of student leaders whose example inspires other students.
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - In recognition of outstanding achievement by an instrumentalist in the field of jazz, as demonstrated through superior musicianship, character, and individual creativity.
John Philip Sousa Award- In recognition of outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music, for singular merit in instrumental music, for singular merit in loyalty and cooperation, and for displaying those high qualities of conduct that school instrumental music requires.
United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award - The “Semper Fidelis” Award for Musical Excellence is in recognition of diligence, dedication, and musical excellence as a performing high school bandsman.
Performing Arts Award(s) - Presented to an outstanding student who has served with distinction in the instrumental, vocal and dramatic arts.
Zieber R. Stetler Memorial Scholarship - Awarded in memory of Zieber R. Stetler, first band director of Freehold Township High School.
Patriot Scholar in Music - Presented to a student who has demonstrated commitment and excellence to the performing arts. High Grade Point Average Required.
Instrumental Music Scholarship - Presented to outstanding instrumental music student(s) who is/are planning to further his/her music education.