2000-2009 Awards
2009-2010
Rolling Meadows JazzFest...Jazz Ensemble 1 Second Place in Division
IMEA All-State: Ken Citro, Joey Corbino, Brad Donati, Kayla Lee, Eric Novak, Bridget Rodino, Kevi Stredde (FMEA), Ryan Zerna
IMEA All-District: Collin Bradley, Ken Citro, Joey Corbino, Brad Donati, Tom Hopkins, Kayla Lee, Eric Novak, Deanna Reichardt, Bridget Rodino, Jessie Runyon, Justin Smith (jazz), Maddie Vogler (jazz and concert), Amanda Watts, Ben Wooley (jazz) and Ryan Zerna
John Philip Sousa…Joe Kulick Patrick Gilmore…Ryan Zerna Director’s Award…Kevi Stredde
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Ryan Adorjan Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Ryan Adorjan
Outstanding Wind Symphony Students…Ken Citro and Amanda Watts
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Awards…Deanna Reichardt and Ken Christy
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…Meaghan Davey (trumpet) and Michael Swanson (alto saxophone)
Outstanding Chamber Winds: Alissa Cullen (alto sax) and Rick Tormey (trumpet)
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award...Justin Smith Woody Herman Jazz Award...Maddie Vogler National Marching Award: Tom Hopkins
Rolling Meadows Outstanding Soloist...Ken Citro and Maddie Vogler
NIU Jazz Day Outstanding Soloist...Justin Smith and Maddie Vogler
Pep Band Award: Joe Kulick, Kevi Stredde, Ben Wooley
John Philip Sousa Award…Katie Long Patrick S. Gilmore Award…Amanda Watts and Kenneth Citro
Directors Award…Ali Messmer and Ryan Adorjan
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…Cassie Johnson and Michael Supej
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…Joe Montgomery (trombone) and Kaylyn Smith (euphonium)
Outstanding Chamber Winds:: Maddie Vogler (alto sax) and Matt Adams (trombone)
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Woody Herman Jazz Award: Ben Wooley
2008-2009
John Philip Sousa Award…Katie Long
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Katie Long
2007-2008
John Philip Sousa Award…Ethan Young Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Colin Sullivan Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Matt Adorjan
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
National Marching Award: Sean Doty
2006-2007
John Philip Sousa Award…Jessica Perkins Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Erik Shute Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Jessica Perkins
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
National Marching Award: Chad O' Brien
2005-2006
Wind Symphony chosen to 2006 Western Illinois University Showcase of Bands
Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award… Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Amanda Connon
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
2004-2005
John Philip Sousa Award…Becky Gawron Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Valerie Grudzien Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
2003-2004
Wind Symphony chosen as 2004 All-State Ensemble
NorthShore Jazz Fest...Superior Rating
John Philip Sousa Award…Maureen Harkins Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Maureen Harkins Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
2002-2003
Northshore Jazz Festival...Superior Rating
John Philip Sousa Award…Jason Dyba Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Sammi Hibben Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
2001-2002
Northshore Jazz Festival...Superior Rating
Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Shea Tuttle Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
2000-2001
Wind Symphony chosen as 2001 Superstate Band
Northshore Jazz Festival...Superior Rating
John Philip Sousa Award…Shea Tuttle Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Amy Dolder + Chris Bruckner Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
1999-2000
Chosen for the National Concert Band Festival!!!
Chosen for 2000 IMEA All-state Festival!!
John Philip Sousa Award…Amy Dolder Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Amy Dolder + Chris Bruckner Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
Rolling Meadows JazzFest...Jazz Ensemble 1 Second Place in Division
IMEA All-State: Ken Citro, Joey Corbino, Brad Donati, Kayla Lee, Eric Novak, Bridget Rodino, Kevi Stredde (FMEA), Ryan Zerna
IMEA All-District: Collin Bradley, Ken Citro, Joey Corbino, Brad Donati, Tom Hopkins, Kayla Lee, Eric Novak, Deanna Reichardt, Bridget Rodino, Jessie Runyon, Justin Smith (jazz), Maddie Vogler (jazz and concert), Amanda Watts, Ben Wooley (jazz) and Ryan Zerna
John Philip Sousa…Joe Kulick Patrick Gilmore…Ryan Zerna Director’s Award…Kevi Stredde
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Ryan Adorjan Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Ryan Adorjan
Outstanding Wind Symphony Students…Ken Citro and Amanda Watts
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Awards…Deanna Reichardt and Ken Christy
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…Meaghan Davey (trumpet) and Michael Swanson (alto saxophone)
Outstanding Chamber Winds: Alissa Cullen (alto sax) and Rick Tormey (trumpet)
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award...Justin Smith Woody Herman Jazz Award...Maddie Vogler National Marching Award: Tom Hopkins
Rolling Meadows Outstanding Soloist...Ken Citro and Maddie Vogler
NIU Jazz Day Outstanding Soloist...Justin Smith and Maddie Vogler
Pep Band Award: Joe Kulick, Kevi Stredde, Ben Wooley
John Philip Sousa Award…Katie Long Patrick S. Gilmore Award…Amanda Watts and Kenneth Citro
Directors Award…Ali Messmer and Ryan Adorjan
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…Cassie Johnson and Michael Supej
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…Joe Montgomery (trombone) and Kaylyn Smith (euphonium)
Outstanding Chamber Winds:: Maddie Vogler (alto sax) and Matt Adams (trombone)
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Woody Herman Jazz Award: Ben Wooley
2008-2009
John Philip Sousa Award…Katie Long
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Katie Long
2007-2008
John Philip Sousa Award…Ethan Young Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Colin Sullivan Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Matt Adorjan
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
National Marching Award: Sean Doty
2006-2007
John Philip Sousa Award…Jessica Perkins Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Erik Shute Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Jessica Perkins
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
National Marching Award: Chad O' Brien
2005-2006
Wind Symphony chosen to 2006 Western Illinois University Showcase of Bands
Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award… Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Amanda Connon
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
2004-2005
John Philip Sousa Award…Becky Gawron Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Valerie Grudzien Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
2003-2004
Wind Symphony chosen as 2004 All-State Ensemble
NorthShore Jazz Fest...Superior Rating
John Philip Sousa Award…Maureen Harkins Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Maureen Harkins Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
2002-2003
Northshore Jazz Festival...Superior Rating
John Philip Sousa Award…Jason Dyba Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Sammi Hibben Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
2001-2002
Northshore Jazz Festival...Superior Rating
Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Shea Tuttle Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
2000-2001
Wind Symphony chosen as 2001 Superstate Band
Northshore Jazz Festival...Superior Rating
John Philip Sousa Award…Shea Tuttle Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Amy Dolder + Chris Bruckner Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
1999-2000
Chosen for the National Concert Band Festival!!!
Chosen for 2000 IMEA All-state Festival!!
John Philip Sousa Award…Amy Dolder Patrick S. Gilmore Award…
Jim Felts Spirit Award…Amy Dolder + Chris Bruckner Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…
Directors Award…
Outstanding Wind Ensemble Member…
Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…
Outstanding Chamber Winds::
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award:
