Fortissimo was celebrated on January 25, 2020
at Stone Brewery in Point Loma at Liberty Station
Honoring Imperial Valley and San Diego County Music Educators, Industry Leaders and School Administrators for exceptional work in music education.
The Fortissimo Awards are selected through an open nomination process, followed by a selection process from the CMEA-SBS Executive Board. Laura Schiavo, Past President of CMEA-SBS, says that the "Fortissimo Awards are an amazing way to celebrate all the incredible people who are working tirelessly, daily, to make music education incredible in our community. We need to celebrate these daily heroes that make such a difference in children's lives!"
The Fortissimo Awards are selected through an open nomination process, followed by a selection process from the CMEA-SBS Executive Board. Laura Schiavo, Past President of CMEA-SBS, says that the "Fortissimo Awards are an amazing way to celebrate all the incredible people who are working tirelessly, daily, to make music education incredible in our community. We need to celebrate these daily heroes that make such a difference in children's lives!"
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Fortissimo Award Winners!!!
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Outstanding Administrator Award:
Honoring a Non-Music Educator who, as a School Administrator, has Contributed Powerfully to the Support of Music Education John Aguilar Deborah Nevin Armstrong Music Industry Leadership Award:
Honoring an Organization / Individual for Outstanding Leadership in Music Education. San Diego Winds Jazz Educator Award:
Honoring Excellence in Jazz Education and Performance Jeff Beck Middle School Music Specialist Award
Honoring Excellence in Instrumental Education and Performance Stuart Holmes Hall of Fame Honoring Lifetime Achievement in Music Education Stephen Luchs* Elementary Music Specialist Award Honoring Excellence in Elementary Music Education Crystal Pridmore |
Richard Levin Orchestra Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Orchestra Education and Performance Zachary Christy Ernest R Yee Illuminating Culture Award Honoring Excellence in Connecting Student Talent with their Communities Robert Gilson Pearson-Silver Burdett Choral Educator Award Honoring Excellence in Choral Education and Performance Lisa Friedrichs John Swain College/University Music Educator Award Honoring Excellence in Collegiate Music Education David Harnish Byron Hoyt/Don Schmeer Band Educator Award Honoring Excellence in Band Education and Performance Amy Villanova Aubrey Penman Retired Music Educator Award Honoring Continued Influence in Developing Teachers Harvey Tellinghuisen Newcomer of the Year Honoring new teachers or new to the area teachers who are making a huge difference in students' lives Martin Fierro * Denotes State Award Recipient |