Fortissimo
Awards of Excellence in Music Education
Reception: January 14, 2018 | Bernardo Winery

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

Join us and help us honor our 2017 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.
$20.00 (thru December 5)
​Teachers use the promo TEACHER to unlock special pricing
$40.00 (thru December 5)

Congratulations to the 2017 Fortissimo Award Winners

Outstanding Middle School Administrator Award:
Honoring a Non-Music Educator who, as a School Administrator, has Contributed Powerfully to the Support of Music Education
Kimberly Meng (For Secondary) - Pacific Beach MS SDUSD
Veronika Lopez-Mendez (For Elem.)* - Rosa Parks Elementary, SDUSD
Lauren Shelton (For Dist.) - Chula Vista ESD VAPA
Music Industry Leadership Award:
Honoring an Organization / Individual for Outstanding Leadership in Music Education.
Dana Zimbric *
Classics for Kids
Jazz Educator Award:
Honoring Excellence in Jazz Education and Performance
​JP Balmet * - Mission Bay HS - SDUSD
Middle School Music Specialist Award
Honoring Excellence in Instrumental Education and Performance
Tamara Frazier - Castle Park Middle/Sweetwater District

Hall of Fame
Honoring Lifetime Achievement in Music Education 
Dean Hickman* - Retired - SDUSD

Elementary Music Specialist Award
Honoring Excellence in Elementary Music Education 
Steve Luchs* - SDUSD VAPA
Jennifer Corso - Olive Elementary, Lake Elementary, Vista USD

Richard Levin Orchestra Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Orchestra Education and Performance
Sandra Stram (for Elem)* - SDUSD VAPA
Danielle Bruce (for Secondary)* - Hilltop Middle School

Peripole General Music Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Elementary General Music Education 
Debbie Burton *​ - ​Retired - SDUSD
Pearson-Silver Burdett Choral Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Choral Education and Performance
Margie Orem* - Retired - SDUSD

Maynard Moreland Classroom Teacher Award
Honoring Excellence in Elementary Instrumental and Choral Music Instruction
Garner Saguil - Dingeman Elementary School, SDUSD

John Swain College/University Music Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Collegiate Music Education 
Dr. Daniel Jackson - Point Loma Nazarene University

Ernest R. Yee Illuminating Culture Award
Honoring Excellence in Diversity in Music Education
Jeff Nevin* - Southwestern College

Byron Hoyt/Don Schemer Band Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Band Education and Performance
Duane Otani* - Rancho Bernardo High School - Poway USD

Aubrey Penman Retired Music Educator Award
Honoring Continued Influence in Developing Teachers
Karen Childress-Evans* - Retired - SDUSD

CMEA-SBS Section Award
Honoring contributions made to CMEA-SBS
Dean Hickman* - Retired - SDUSD

Guitar Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Guitar Education and Performance
Steve Lorenz - Grossmont High School District - West Hills HS

Collegiate Chapter Award
Honoring contributions of an SBS Collegiate Chapter
San Diego State University


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* Denotes State Nomination

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