Fortissimo
Awards of Excellence in Music Education
October 9, 2014 - Balboa Park

Honoring Imperial Valley and San Diego County Music Educators, Industry Leaders and School Administrators for exceptional work in music education.

Congratulations to the 2014 Fortissimo Award Winners

Hall of Fame Award: 
Ann Marie Haney - CCMS
Honoring Lifetime Achievement in Music Education
Nominated for State Award!!!
Music Industry Leadership Award: 
Valin Brown - Carlsbad Education Foundation
Honoring an Organization / Individual for Outstanding Leadership in Music Education.
Outstanding Elementary Administrator Award: 
Richard Tubbs - Hope Elementary School Principal, Carlsbad
Honoring a Non-Music Educator who, as a School Administrator, has Contributed Powerfully to the Support of Music Education
Outstanding Middle School Administrator Award:
David Downey - Wilson Middle School Principal, SDUSD
Honoring a Non-Music Educator who, as a School Administrator, has Contributed Powerfully to the Support of Music Education
Outstanding High School Administrator Award: 
Dave LeMaster - Rancho Bernardo High School Principal, Poway USD
Honoring a Non-Music Educator who, as a School Administrator, has Contributed Powerfully to the Support of Music Education
Outstanding District Administrator Award:
Mary Gorsuch - Assistant Superintendant, Calley Center-Pauma USD
Honoring a Non-Music Educator who, as a District Administrator, has Contributed Powerfully to the Support of Music Education
Bryon Hoyt/Don Schmeer Band Educator Award:
Charlie Wolf, Eastlake High School, Sweetwater USD
Honoring Excellence in Instrumental Education and Performance
Jazz Educator Award:
Charlie Mcgee - San Elijo Middle School, 
San Marcos USD
Honoring Excellence in Jazz Education and Performance
Nominated for State Award!!!
Pearson/Silver Burdett Choral Educator Award: 
Laura Williams - Mira Mesa High School, SDUSD
Honoring Excellence in Choral Education and Performance
Nominated for State Award!!!
Richard Levin Orchestra Educator Award: 
Matt Mulvaney - Mira Mesa High School, SDUSD
Honoring Excellence in Orchestra Education and Performance
Nominated for State Award!!!
Aubrey Penman Retired Music Educator Award:
Roy Anthony, Retired GUHSD
Honoring Continued Influence in Developing Teachers
Nominated for State Award!!!
Maynard Moreland Classroom Teacher Award:
Lucille Park, Itinerant Music Teacher, SDUSD
Honoring Excellence in Elementary Instrumental and Choral Music Instruction
Ernest R. Yee Illuminating Culture Award: 
Mark Nadeau - Itinerant Music Teacher, SDUSD
Honoring Excellence in Diversity in Music Education

Outstanding Music Educator Award: 
Jeanne Christensen - Mira Mesa High School, SDUSD
Honoring Excellence in Instrumental Education and Performance
Nominated for State Award!!!