Fortissimo
Awards of Excellence in Music Education
Reception: Sunday, January 20, 2019 | Bernardo Winery
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 vote from the CMEA-SBS Executive Board. Laura Smith, President of the CMEA-SBS since 2016, says of awards, "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!"
Join us and help us honor our 2018 Fortissimo Award Recipients at our Annual Fortissimo Awards Gala. Held at Bernardo Winery, the Fortissimo Event allows time for teachers to socialize and honor those who are being recognized. Discounted pricing includes food and drinks and is open to award recipients, CMEA Member teachers, and administrators.
The Fortissimo Awards are selected through an open nomination process, followed by a vote from the CMEA-SBS Executive Board. Laura Smith, President of the CMEA-SBS since 2016, says of awards, "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!"
Join us and help us honor our 2018 Fortissimo Award Recipients at our Annual Fortissimo Awards Gala. Held at Bernardo Winery, the Fortissimo Event allows time for teachers to socialize and honor those who are being recognized. Discounted pricing includes food and drinks and is open to award recipients, CMEA Member teachers, and administrators.
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$20.00 (thru December 5)
Teachers use the promo TEACHER to unlock special pricing |
$40.00 (thru December 5)
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Congratulations to the 2018 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 Michael McQuary Peggy Lewis* Sharon Rubalcava* Music Industry Leadership Award:
Honoring an Organization / Individual for Outstanding Leadership in Music Education. La Jolla Music Society* Jazz Educator Award:
Honoring Excellence in Jazz Education and Performance Charlie McGee Middle School Music Specialist Award
Honoring Excellence in Instrumental Education and Performance Cameron Brown* Hall of Fame Honoring Lifetime Achievement in Music Education Jeri Webb Elementary Music Specialist Award Honoring Excellence in Elementary Music Education Mark Nadeau |
Richard Levin Orchestra Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Orchestra Education and Performance Ted Foster Peripole General Music Educator Award Honoring Excellence in Elementary General Music Education Kim Read Smith Pearson-Silver Burdett Choral Educator Award Honoring Excellence in Choral Education and Performance Amilie Amrein John Swain College/University Music Educator Award Honoring Excellence in Collegiate Music Education Jack Erb Byron Hoyt/Don Schemer Band Educator Award Honoring Excellence in Band Education and Performance Patrick Doerr Aubrey Penman Retired Music Educator Award Honoring Continued Influence in Developing Teachers Jim Trepasso CMEA-SBS Section Award Honoring contributions made to CMEA-SBS Pauline Crooks * Denotes State Nomination |