The following awards are available to FPHS Band program students:
The Paul & Scarlett Abila Outstanding Service Award
The Abila Outstanding Service Award was created in the Spring of 2021 to honor the insurmountable service and the lasting legacy of Paul and Scarlett Abila; two amazing individuals who have been lasting pillars of this program ever since they first joined on over 10 years ago. This brand new award is given to a Bruin Band student who displays this same characteristic of insurmountable service with an enthusiasm that is unmatched. The winners of the Abila Outstanding Service Award are:
2020-2021 Liam Hunt & Mark Lindsay
John Philip Sousa Award
The John Philip Sousa Award honors the top student in the high school band, recognizing superior musicianship and outstanding dedication. The winners of the John Philip Sousa Award are:
2020-2021 Nicholas Witkowski 2019-2020 Abbey Gfrerer 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 Isabella Lowe 2015-2016 Jonathan Dries 2014-2015 Julie Siberts 2013-2014 Patrick O’Brien 2012-2013 Austin Andrulis 2011-2012 Elizabeth Bartlett 2010-2011 Eric Hoffman 2009-2010 Jackie Price 2008-2009 Emily Winkler 2007-2008 Alyssa Cobb 2006-2007 Whitney Miller 2005-2006 DJ Palmire 2004-2005 DJ Palmire 2003-2004 Nick Annan / Craig MacHenry 2002-2003 Phoebe Giannini 2001-2002 Phoebe Giannini 2000-2001 Phoebe Giannini
The Bruin Band Director’s Award
The winners of the Bruin Band Director’s Award are:
2020-2021 Ethan Wills 2019-2020 Sarah Noble 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 Alexander McNamara 2015-2016 Tatayana Allen / Alex Howell 2014-2015 Katie Deal / Natasha White 2013-2014 The Class of 2014 2012-2013 Laura Tracy / Brian Smith 2011-2012 John Maitland / Ryan Cunningham 2010-2011 Donny Brayton / Katie Stein 2009-2010 Amber Geary / Kristen Forbes 2008-2009 Peter Siebert / Megan Banner 2007-2008 Michael McKannon / Crystal Shank 2006-2007 Cameron Welickz / Keighly Clark 2005-2006 Katie Croghan 2004-2005 Chris Steenbuck / Meagan Petit 2003-2004 Andrew Steenbuck 2002-2003 Brett Lykins 2001-2002 Chris Cowger
Louis Armstrong Award
The Louie Armstrong Jazz Award honors the outstanding jazz musician at each high school. The winners of the Louie Armstrong Award are:
2011-2012 Steven Kelsey 2010-2011 Matthew Johnson 2009-2010 Elijah Washington 2008-2009 David Greer
J.R. Snow Scholarship
The J.R. Snow Music Education Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior band program participant pursuing a college major in music.
2020-2021 Emma Johnson 2019-2020 Caitlin McGeehan 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 Taylor Mann 2015-2016 Paul Rodriguez 2014-2015 Julie Siberts 2013-2014 Patrick O’Brien 2012-2013 Austin Andrulis 2011-2012 Lara Abila 2010-2011 Sheron Stevenson 2008-2009 Emily Winkler 2007-2008 Sean Schou 2006-2007 Angie Hinrichs 2005-2006 Josh Holmes 2004-2005 Chad Howard
All State Band
Students selected by audition for the the Virginia All-State band are:
2020 Benjamin Dries 2019 Benjamin Dries 2017 Isabella Lowe 2017 Ian Cox 2017 Taylor Mann 2016 Isabella Lowe 2014 Patrick O’Brien 2014 Claire Neice 2013 Austin Andrulis 2012 Steven Kelsey 2012 Austin Andrulis 2011 Nick Smith 2008 Andrew Gambarani 2008 Alyssa Cobb 2008 Crystal Shank 2008 Alec Moser 2007 Alex Burnham 2006 Kaite Croghan 2005 DJ Palmire 2005 Caitlin Collins 2005 Katie Croghan 2004 DJ Palmire 2004 Nick Annan 2004 Katie Croghan 2003 Adam Zaccagnino 2003 Craig MacHenry