2010-2020 Awards
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2019-2020
Group Awards *North Shore Jazz Fest: Jazz 1 Grand Champions and 1st place in division; Combo 1 3rd place, Orange Jazz Ensemble 3 3rd place, Ryan Kazda 2 Outstanding Soloist awards, all 3 jazz bands Division 1 ratings*Wind Symphony selected to Superstate Festival (event cancelled due to pandemic) *Rolling Meadows Jazz Fest: Combo 1 1st place in Combo Division; Ryan Kazda, Tony Cassidy, Kyle Bachara Outstanding Soloists. *Jazz in the Chi Festival: Tony Cassidy Outstanding Tenor Sax Player in both Combo and Big Band room; Ryan Kazda Outstanding trumpeter Big band Room; Erik Dralle Outstanding Bass Player Combo room; Kyle Bachara Outstanding trombonist Combo room *Panther Marching Band 4th place at DGS Mustang Music Bowl, with 1st place caption for Overall Music Music for All National Concert Band Student: Shea Dickinson IMEA All State students: Shea Dickinson (percussion), Chelsea Davis (flute), Ryan Kazda (jazz trumpet), Olivia Molina (violin), Sam Mathew (violin), Owen Meldon (2 honorable mention, one first place composition) IMEA All District Band/Orchestra/Jazz Band: Erik Dralle (tuba and jazz bass), Tony Cassidy (jazz tenor sax), Owen Meldon (percussion and jazz vibes), Kyle Bachara (jazz trombone),, Ryan Kazda (jazz trumpet) , Chelsea Davis (flute), Santiago Torres (trombone), Landon Sebestin (jazz trumpet), Ryan Fetro (jazz trombone), Shea Dickinson (percussion), Katrina Kiss (jazz trumpet), Emma Signor (clarinet), Olivia Molina (violin), Sam Mathew (violin), Grant Lesley (trombone), Andrew Nuttle (bass clarinet) Band Bandquet: John Philip Sousa Band Award: Ryan Kazda Patrick Gilmore Award: Erik Dralle Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Ryan Kazda Woody Herman Jazz Awards: Kyle Bachara and Tony Cassidy National Marching Award: Ryan Boone Oustanding Concert Band: Angie Morgano and Kaitlyn Jobes Outstanding Chamber Winds: Miranda Dominguez and Josh Tiffany Outstanding Symphonic Band: Domenic Guglielmi and Katie Stroub Oustanding Symphonic Winds: Emily Frost and Andrew Kertesz Outstanding Wind Ensemble: Noah Kocsis and Gwen Slaughter Outstanding Wind Symphony: Ryan Boone and Shea Dickinson Oustanding Pep Band: Ellie Timmins Director's Awards: Kaileigh Frye, Owen Meldon, and Colin Kampshroer Jim Felts Senior Spirit Award: Ryan Kazda Dr. Tim Leadership Award: Ryan Kazda 2018-2019 *Wind Symphony selected to National Concert Band Festival. *Wind Symphony Clarinets selected to National Concert Band Festival: Chamber Winds Division. *Jazz Ensemble chosen to open up Elmhurst Jazz Festival. *Marching Panthers Grand Champion at Romeoville Marching Classic; also won best music, general effect, and percussion. NorthShore Jazz Festival: Jazz Ensemble 1, 2, and 3 Division 1 ratings. Jazz 2 third place, combo 4th place overall. IMEA All-State: Alexis Lane (12) Future Music Educator, Olivia Molina (11) violin, Shane Nelson (12) Future Music Educator, Andy Nuttle (10) bass clarinet, Melanie Saienni (12) Eb clarinet IMEA All-District Band/Orchestra/Jazz Band: Braedon Anderson (12) jazz trumpet, Kyle Bachara (11) jazz trombone, Ryan Boone (12) percussion, Shea Dickinson (11) percussion, Erik Dralle (11) jazz bass, Evan Hinz (12) jazz drumset, Nick Johnson (12) trombone, Ryan Kazda (11) jazz trumpet, Sam Mathew (10) violin, Logan McIntyre (11) jazz trombone, Owen Meldon (11) jazz vibes, Olivia Molina (10) violin, Tommy Morgano (12) Bb clarinet, Shane Nelson (12) jazz drumset, Andy Nuttle (10) bass clarinet, Melanie Saienni (12) Eb clarinet, Ben Sester (12) jazz trombone Music for All Band Individual: Shea Dickinson NAFME National Honor Band: Ryan Boone Essentially Ellington Soloists of Merit: Ryan Kazda and Kyle Bachara Elmhurst College Jazz Festival Outstanding Soloists: Tommy Morgano, Tony Cassidy, and Owen Meldon John Philip Sousa Band Award: Tom Morgano and Alexis Lane Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Evan Hinz and Shane Nelson National Marching Award: Evan Hinz Patrick Gilmore Band Award: Ryan Boone Woody Herman Jazz Award: Ryan Kazda Jim Felts Spirit Award: Kayla Ramos Dr. Tim Lautzenhiser Leadership Award: Shane Nelson Director’s Awards: Delaney Henderson and Kayla Ramos Outstanding Wind Symphony: Claire Accardo and Braedon Anderson Outstanding Wind Ensemble: Olivia Solis, Sophie Roberts, and Colin Kampshroer Outstanding Symphonic Band: Jasmine Murray, Aidan Tweedy, and Maggie Flynn Outstanding Symphonic Winds: Andrew Torres and Kate Signor Outstanding Chamber Winds: Samantha Berman and Joel Johnson Outstanding Concert Band: John Dickinson and Mary Clare Flaherty 2017-2018 Wind Symphony selected to perform at ILMEA State Conference in Peoria. Selected to the Superstate Festival at University of Illinois Music City Music Festival: Jazz Ensemble Grand Champions, 1st place and Gold rating/Symphonic Winds, 1st place and Gold rating/Marching Band 1st place and Gold rating/Ben Sester Outstanding soloist North Shore Jazz Fest: Blue Jazz 2nd place; Orange and Jazz 1 Bands Division 1 rating Downers Grove Mustang Marching Classic: 2nd place in class, 3rd overall Romeoville Marching Competition: 4th place in class and overall Victor J. Andrew Marching Competition: 5th place in class and overall IMEA All-State: Niyasha Johnson, Gavin Davis, Ryan Boone, Nathan Labora, Julia Woelke (Future Music Educator) IMEA All-District Band/Orchestra/Jazz Band: Claire Accardo (11) flute, Hannah Kelsheimer (12) flute, Tom Morgano (11) clarinet, Melanie Saienni (11) clarinet, Ryan Boone (11) percussion, Gavin Davis (12) French horn, Niyasha Johnson (12) clarinet, Ryan Kazda (10) jazz and classical trumpet, Connor McCabe (12) jazz bass trombone, Logan McIntyre (10) jazz trombone, Julia Woelke (12) French horn, Nathan Labora (12) trumpet, Jesse Cornelisen (12) trombone, Caroline Davey (12) oboe All-State Theater Festival Pit Orchestra: Alexis Lane (11) clarinet Band Bandquet Most Improved Concert Band: Elizabeth Beamish Outstanding Concert Band: Taylor Williams and Robert Gleason Most Improved Chamber Winds: Aidan Tweedy Outstanding Chamber Winds: Sophie Roberts and Dawson Nance Most Improved Symphonic Band: Jaxon Vogel and Sal Virzi Outstanding Symphonic Band: Maddie Woolley Most Improved Wind Ensemble: Brie Ruggiero Outstanding Wind Ensemble: Kyle Bachara, Logan McIntyre, Alyssa Ladewski Outstanding Wind Symphony: Caroline Davey, Gavin Davis, Niyasha Johnson Band Booster Scholarships: Ryan Kertesz, Caroline Davey, Hannah Kelsheimer, Nathan Labora Pep Band Award: Hannah Kelsheimer National Marching Award: Hannah Kelsheimer Woody Herman Jazz Award: Connor McCabe Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Jimmy Gleason Director's Awards: Nathan Labora and Julia Woelke Senior Spirit Award: Jimmy Gleason Leadership Award: Jimmy Gleason Patrick Gilmore Award: Claire Accardo John Philip Sousa Award: Hannah Kelsheimer 2016-2017 Selected to the Superstate Festival at University of Illinois Purdue Jazz Fest: Jazz 1 Division 1 rating, outstanding soloists Jimmy Gleason, Alex Somheil, Chloe Brougham, Matt DeGarmo NorthShore JazzFest: Orange Jazz 2 Division 1 rating, Delaney Henderson, Outstanding Player IMEA All-State: Eileen Fey, Jared Johnson, Sarah Obert Stagg Marching Jamboree: 5th in class and overall Providence Catholic Marching Competition: 4th in class, 5th overall IMEA All-District Band/Orchestra/Jazz Band: Danny Anderson (12) jazz guitar, Gavin Davis (11) French horn, Eileen Fey (12) flute, Jimmy Gleason (11) jazz AND classical baritone saxophone, Jared Johnson (12) percussion, Niyasha Johnson (11) clarinet, Ryan Kazda (9) jazz trumpet, Connor McCabe (11) jazz bass trombone, Sarah Obert (12) chorus), Rachel Perez (12) clarinet, Alex Somheil (12) jazz trumpet, Julia Woelke (11) French horn 2015-2016 Flute Quintet selected to National Concert Band Festival Selected to the Superstate Festival at University of Illinois Selected to Western Illinois Honor Band Festival Danny Anderson named Outstanding Jazz Soloist of entire Festival Disney Mustang Music Bowl: Finals and 8th place overall Purdue Jazz Fest: Jazz 1 Division 1 rating North Shore Jazz Fest: Blue Jazz 3rd place; Orange and Blue Jazz Bands Division 1 rating IMEA All-State: John Watson, Eileen Fey, Hayley Paladines IMEA All-District Band/Orchestra/Jazz Band: Danny Anderson (11), jazz guitar, Gavin Davis (10), french horn, Evah Engel (11), jazz piano, Eileen Fey (11), flute, Jimmy Gleason (10), jazz baritone sax, Hannah Loeffelholz (12), french horn, Aleks Motykowski (12), bass trombone, Sarah Obert (11), chorus, Isabela Pelikan (12), flute, Jared Reichardt (12), jazz piano, Elizabeth Sester (12), jazz tenor sax, John Watson (12), percussion Purdue Jazz Fest Outstanding Soloists: Danny Anderson, Adam Hansen, Matt DeGarmo, Nick Wilkins Evanston Jazz Fest Outstanding Soloists: Danny Anderson, Evah Engel, Elizabeth Sester, Jerell Rogers, Nick Wilkins Outstanding Wind Ensemble Members: Gavin Davis (horn), Hannah Kelsheimer (flute) 2014-2015: Selected to National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis Selected to the Superstate Festival at University of Illinois (unable to participate) NorthShore JazzFest, Jazz 1 4th place National Concert Band Festival Honor Band: Bri Bradley and Scott Eriksen IMEA All-State: John Watson, Bri Bradley, Scott Eriksen IMEA All-District Band/Orchestra/Jazz Band: Danny Anderson (jazz), Bri Bradley , Laura Dombkowski, Megan Dobbertin, Tiana Ninic (jazz and concert), Isabella Pelikan, John Watson, Nikesh Patel, Blake Prevett, Hannah Loeffelholz, and Scott Eriksen John Philip Sousa...Bri Bradley Patrick Gilmore...Scott Eriksen Director's Awards...Annie Ringelestein, Anna Howell, and Megan Dobbertin Jim Felts Spirit Award...Tiana Ninic Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award...Tiana Ninic Outstanding Wind Symphony Students...Laura Dombkowski and Ryan Lewis Outstanding Wind Ensemble Students: Katie Claus and Matt DeGarmo Outstanding Symphonic Band Members: Connor Hennessy (percussion) and Kayla Dealy (flute) Outstanding Chamber Winds Members: Hannah Kelsheimer (flute) and Lukas Motykowski (alto/tenor sax) Outstanding Concert Band Members: Caroline Davey (oboe) and Jimmy Gleason (bari sax) Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Scott Eriksen Woody Herman Jazz Award: Ryan Lewis National Marching Award: Tiana Ninic Purdue JazzFest: Outstanding Soloists...Nikesh Patel, Ryan Lewis, Hayley Paladines, Scott Eriksen, Danny Anderson Evanston JazzFest, Outstanding Soloists...Tiana Ninic, Ryan Lewis, Scott Eriksen, Hayley Paladines Outstanding Freshman Marching Band Member: Hannah Kelsheimer Outstanding Sophomore Marching Band Member: Tara O'Connell Outstanding Junior Marching Band Member: Hayley Paladines National Marching Band Award (senior): Tiana Ninic 2013-2014 Wind Symphony selected to play at 2014 IMEA Conference Wind Symphony selected to the Superstate Festival at University of Illinois IMEA All-State: Nathan Krumholz, Bri Bradley, Tiana Ninic (FMEA) IMEA All-District Band/Orchestra/Jazz Band: Nathan Krumholz, Bri Bradley, Laura Dombkowski, Tom Hartnett (jazz), Shae Hunt, Scott Eriksen, John Watson John Philip Sousa...Nathan Krumholz Patrick Gilmore...Bri Bradley Jim Felts Spirit Award...Ross McWethy Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award...Shae Hunt Outstanding Symphonic Band Members…Wes DeGarmo (percussion) Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Tom Hartnett Woody Herman Jazz Award: John O' Shaughnessy National Marching Award: Shae Hunt Evanston JazzFest outstanding soloists...Tom Hartnett, Tiana Ninic, Sean Lilagan, Liz Sester, Scott Eriksen, John O'Shaughnessy 2012-2013 ChicagoLand Band Festival: Superior rating for Wind Ensemble NorthShore JazzFest...2nd place Orange Jazz 2, All three jazz bands Superior Rating IMEA All-State: Mary Watson, Nathan Krumholz, Michelle Penley IMEA All-District: Alex Athitakis (clarinet), Dominique Bauer (french horn), Bri Bradley (oboe), Kevin Claus (jazz bass trombone), Alissa Cullen (jazz tenor), Brendan Egdorf (jazz trumpet), Jonah Engel (jazz alto), Tom Hartnett (jazz piano), Nathan Krumholz (clarinet) , Matt Memming (trombone), Tom Mereness (jazz trombone), Charles Morrell (tuba), Nikesh Patel (jazz drumset), Michelle Penley (jazz and concert trumpet), Dougan Smith (jazz tenor), Rick Tormey (jazz trumpet), Mary Watson (jazz vibes and concert percussion), Jessie Weisse (french horn), Robbie Weisshaar (jazz bass) John Philip Sousa...Mary Watson Patrick Gilmore...Michelle Penley Jim Felts Spirit Award...Dan Thompson Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award...Sam Ryba Outstanding Wind Ensemble Awards…Megan Dobbertin and Zach Manzella Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Alissa Cullen Woody Herman Jazz Award: Dougan Smith National Marching Award: David Mateyka Northshore JazzFest Outstanding Soloists...Zach Manzella (2nd place in all the second jazz bands!!!) and Dan Thompson Evanston Outstanding Soloists...Mary Watson, Jonah Engel, Dougan Smith 2011-2012 Jazz 1 selected as 2013 All-State Jazz Ensemble!!!!! Jazz 1: Grand Champions, OrlandoFest Jazz Division ChicagoLand Band Festival: Superior rating for Wind Symphony IMEA All-State: Deanna Reichardt IMEA All-District: Matt Adams, Anthony Ashner (jazz), Alex Athitakis, Collin Bradley, Alissa Cullen (jazz), Nathan Krumholz, Cassie McLaughlin (jazz), Coltan Parker (jazz), Deanna Reichardt, Dougan Smith (jazz), Maddie Vogler (jazz), and Mary Watson. John Philip Sousa…Deanna Reichardt Patrick Gilmore…Jon Norris Director’s Award…Matt Adams Jim Felts Spirit Award…Morgan Long Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Morgan Long Outstanding Wind Symphony Students…Coltan Parker and Maddie Vogler Outstanding Wind Ensemble Awards…Rachel Johnson and Jonah Engel Outstanding Symphonic Band Members…Kyle Rhodes (tenor sax) and Alex Conidi (alto sax) Outstanding Concert Band: Jackson Price (trumpet) and Carli Bella (flute) Outstanding Chamber Winds: Laura Dombkowski (clarinet) and Scott Eriksen (horn) Louis Armstrong Jazz Award...Maddie Vogler Woody Herman Jazz Award...Paul Frieh National Marching Award: Morgan Long Evanston Outstanding Soloists: Dougan Smith, Michelle Penley, Maddie Vogler, Paul Frieh, Mary Watson OHS JazzFest Outstanding Soloists: Dougan Smith, Maddie Vogler, John O'Shaughnessy Pep Band Award: Kayla Cherry 2010-2011 NorthShore Jazz Fest: Jazz Ensemble 1, 3rd place; both jazz bands Superior Rating ChicagoLand Band Festival: Superior Rating for Wind Symphony Essentially Ellington Outstanding Soloist (national award)...Maddie Vogler IMEA All-State: Eric Novak, Joey Corbino, Alissa Cullen, (jazz), Maddie Vogler, Jessie Runyon, Hannah Kaitschuk, Amanda Muscato, and Ben Wooley IMEA All-District: Matt Adams, Anthony Ashner, Collin Bradley, Joey Corbino, Brad Donati, Cassie Johnson (jazz), Hannah Kaitschuk, Kayla Lee, Amanda Muscato, Eric Novak, Jessica Parkhurst, Deanna Reichardt, Bridget Rodino, Jessie Runyon, Mike Supej, Rick Tormey, Riley Vann, Maddie Vogler (jazz and concert), Mary Watson, Ben Wooley, and Ryan Zerna John Philip Sousa…Ryan Zerna Patrick Gilmore…Jessie Runyon Director’s Award…Bridget Rodino Jim Felts Spirit Award…Brittany Smith Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Award…Ben Wooley Outstanding Wind Symphony Students…Ryan Zerna and Amanda Muscato Outstanding Wind Ensemble Awards…Dougan Smith and Melissa Yates Outstanding Symphonic Band Member…Jessica Weisse (french horn) and Dan Thompson (bari sax) Outstanding Chamber Winds: Alex Conidi (alto sax) and Alex Perello (alto sax) Louis Armstrong Jazz Award...Ben Wooley Woody Herman Jazz Award...Brad Donati National Marching Award: Brittany Smith Rolling Meadows JazzFest Outstanding Soloist...Maddie Vogler Pep Band Award: Brad Donati 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 |
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2017 All-Staters Eileen Fey, Jared Johnson, and Sarah Obert
2016 DisneyWorld Performance
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