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The John Philip Sousa Award
The John Philip Sousa Award
John Philip Sousa was the longtime director of The President's Own Marine Band, and a prolific composer and arranger. Introduced in 1955 to honor the top student in the high school band, the John Philip Sousa Award recognizes superior musicianship, dependability, loyalty, and cooperation. The pinnacle of achievement in a high school band program, the John Philip Sousa Award has become a nationwide symbol of excellence in musical achievement.
Past Recipients:
Lacey Greicar
2025
Jakob Olson
2024
Andrew Wieler
2023
Annika Korb
2022
Grant Hesselink & Michael Seybold
2021
Joshua Brown
2020
Katherine Rosenberger
2019
Allyssah Lanza
2018
Joseph M. Brown
2017
Samuel Bucheger
2016
The Director's Award For Band
The Director's Award For Band
The Director’s Award for Band is presented to a senior band member who exemplifies the values of Grafton Bands. These students lead by example, work for their peers and truly strive to make the band program better for everyone.
PastRecipients:
Nina Massie
2025
Adrian Wall
2024
Amanda Hoenecke
2023
Natalie Wiemer
2022
Benjamin Koehler
2021
Tess Miller
2020
Weston Ingham
2019
Savannah O'Neal
2018
Keenan Leonard
2017
Hannah Fischer
2016
The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award is presented to an outstanding senior jazz band member. The recipient must demonstrate the highest levels of dedication, loyalty, character, and discipline to the jazz band program while achieving the highest musical standards required of jazz music.
Past Recipients:
Aaron Wise
2025
Wyatt Belew
2024
Ty Brennan
2023
Lance Greicar
2022
Joshua Turner
2021
Philip Mosin
2020
Jillian Herlinger
2019
Katelyn Lanctot
2018
Erin Hogan
2017
Theodore Grover
2016
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