Band Award Recognition Program

Award Recognition Program

In addition to the award of fond memories of great musical experiences and camaraderie, each band member has the opportunity to earn end-of-the-year awards signifying their commitment to musical excellence. PSHS is proud to recognize students who go above and beyond the “norm” in the band classroom. At the end of the year, students are selected by the directors to receive the following awards:

             Underclassmen Awards: Senior Awards

             Most Improved Freshmen / Sophomore / Junior Most Improved Award

             Outstanding Attitude Award Freshmen / Sophomore / Junior Outstanding Attitude Award

             Freshman / Sophomore / Junior Outstanding Service Award Outstanding Service Award

 Outstanding Freshman / Sophomore / Junior Outstanding Award

  Outstanding Jazz Musician Award

Director’s Award

  John Philip Sousa Award

  Dedication Award (given to the senior with the highest accumulated point total)

All 1st year members in our band program will receive a Certificate.

In addition to the First Year certificate, students have the opportunity to earn certificates and a plaque that will be awarded based on active participation in ensembles or experiences requiring a significant time commitment. The points are cumulative not only over the entire school year, but throughout your high school career. Students have the opportunity to earn points for the following awards:

For the graduating classes of 2024: For graduating classes of 2025 and beyond:

300 points = Bronze Achievement Certificate 400 points = Bronze Achievement Certificate

               800 points = Silver Achievement Certificate 950 points = Silver Achievement Certificate

               1300 points = Gold Achievement Certificate 1450 points = Gold Achievement Certificate

               1800 points = Platinum Achievement Certificate 1950 points = Platinum Achievement Certificate

             2300 points - PSHS Achievement Plaque 2400 points = PSHS Achievement Plaque

Returning students who have not accumulated enough points to earn the next award level will receive a participation certificate.

Here is a list of possible activities and their corresponding possible points that can be earned. You are always welcome to ask about earning points for something not listed below.

             Band (All students)                                         up to 250 (based on daily participation/preparation & performance attendance)

             Chamber ensembles (trio or larger)             up to 30 (not counting the required Chamber Concert, i.e. Collage concert, etc.)

             “Classical” Concert Attendance                   up to 10 per concert (5 for MS concert); must provide program to director)

             Community Ensemble Member                    up to 100 per ensemble (per year with verification letter from ensemble director)

             Concerto Competition                                    30 for auditioning, 50 if selected

             Drum Majors                                                  up to 40

             ILMEA                                                            50 for auditions, 75 for Festival, 100 for All-State

             Jazz Band                                                        up to 75

             Pit Orchestra                                                   up to 75

             Pep Band                                                         up to 75

             Private Lessons (on band instrument)         50 (per semester with verification letter from lesson teacher)

             Section Leaders (Marching Band)               up to 30

             Solo/Ensemble                                                Solos: 50 – I, 30 – II, 15 – III; Ensembles: 35 - I, 10 – II or III; additional 10-Best In Room

             SPC Festival                                                    20

             Student helpers                                               up to 10 per time

             Summer Music Camp                         up to 50 (not the PSHS camp, but one at a college or other community camp)

               Wind Ensemble               up to 25 (1st semester), up to 50 (2nd semester) 

Jazz Award Winners

2024 - Suli Fregoso

2023 - Graham Miller & Nate Schmidt

2022 - Jon Frattini

2021 - Joe Carter

2020 - Alain Aguilar & Nico DiVizio

2019 - Dylan O'Donoghue

2018 - Cole Christiansen

2017 - Drew Kubinski

2016 - Micole Johnson

2014 - Brandon Jarot (Inaugural Award)