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2025
Zetta Anderson Polk County High School, Columbus, NC. Class of 2025. Instrument: Clarinet, Director: Kimberley Benson.

Brady Felten Pilot Grove C-4 Schools, Pilot Grove, MO. Class of 2025. Instrument: Trombone, Director: Josh Derendinger.

Indira Ha Concord Academy, Concord, NC. Class of 2025. Instrument: Clarinet, Director: Dr. Corey Gaston. Student is of exceptional quality and has performed consistently at a professional level since she was in middle school band. The student has been accepted to county, district, state, and regional honors bands since 6th grade. An absolute joy of a student as well as a young musician!

Cameron Henderson Opp High School, Opp, AL. Class of 2025. Instrument: Alto Saxophone, Director: Brandon Benson. Cameron Henderson is a phenominal student who has demonstrated excellence in performance and leadership within the Opp band program.

Demario Johnson Horizon Science Academy Toledo, Toledo, OH. Class of 2026. Instrument: Vibraphone, Director: Amanda McKinstry. Demario Johnson is a true leader in our band program. He volunteered to arrange all of the music for our Arts Showcase. He frequently runs rehearsals and sectionals. He is kind, hardworking, and motivated to help others succeed. His dedication to our program is inspiring to both students and staff alike.

Stefan Kirk Franklin High School, Franklin, TX. Class of 2025. Instrument: Alto Saxophone, Director: Neal Woolworth. Stefan Kirk is an asset to our band program in marching, concert and jazz. His leadership has helped the band earn Sweepstakes (Division I-Superior Rating in Marching, Concert & Sight-reading). The saxophone section is the strongest section in the jazz band thanks to his leadership.

Noah Kubicek Catskill High School, Catskill, NY. Class of 2025. Instrument: Alto Sax, Director: Seth Dowling. Noah is a fantastic alto sax player who truly embraced jazz. He had earned the honor to be first chair in several jazz all-county groups. Noah also was a huge help in educating the younger sax players and helping instill the love of music in them.

Daulton Mangas Alliance Public Schools, Alliance, NE. Class of 2025. Instrument: Tuba, Director: Laura Mangas. Nebraska All-State Musician 2023 and 2024 1st Chair in numerous honor bands from 2022 - 2024.

Talayah Martin Tunstall High School, Dry Fork, VA. Class of 2025. Instrument: Flute, Director: Malik Thornton. Talayah Martin is an exceptional student who has been playing the flute since the 6th grade. She overcomes numerous obstacles and consistently strives for success.

Riyah Lall Orlando Science High Charter School, Orlando, FL. Class of 2025. Instrument: Clarinet, Director: Chris Holloway. Riyah is an outstanding musician and has been a steadfast leader in our band program.

Tarak Lucas Purchase Line High School, Commodore, PA. Class of 2025. Instrument: Trombone, Director: Rebecca Bouch. This student deserves this award. He is the pinnacle of leadership and discipline. He cares so much and is so very dedicated to music.

Donkevious Reeves Jefferson County High School, Louisville, GA. Class of 2025. Instrument: Percussion, Director: Grant Davis.

John Rosales Smith County High School, Carthage, TN. Class of 2025. Instrument: Trumpet, Director: Les McDonald. 

Jacob Smith Braymer C4 School, Braymer, MO. Class of 2028. Instrument: Trombone, Director: Kaleb Christman. 

Tillie Ann Swart New Rockford-Sheyenne Public School, New Rockford, ND. Class of 2025. Instrument: Clarinet, Director: Mrs. Linda Lies.

Luci Washburn Hamilton High School, Anza, CA. Class of 2025. Instrument: flute, Director: Lovina Leon. Luci leads by example. Her dedication and commitment to the band is inevitable. Luci has been in band every year since 4th grade and ends her high school career as Band President. During Music Leadership Camp at Troy University (Troy, AL), Luci was awarded the most outstanding female band student. Luci also earns a place in the district honor band and performs superior ratings at solo and ensemble festivals.