Annual Awards

John Philip Sousa Award:

Kevin Poesepp

A black and white photo of marching band members playing sousaphones, wearing uniform hats and jackets, with an industrial building in the background.

Patrick Gilmore
Award:

Sophie Sena

A crowd of people marching with American flags during a protest or parade.

Leonard Bernstein Award:

Soleil Graham

Close-up of a person's hands holding a conductor's baton, with sheet music open on a stand in front of them, in a black and white photograph.

National School Choral Award:

Lily Echo Smith

A group of children and adults performing on stage, possibly singing, with stage lights shining behind them in a theater or auditorium setting.

Congratulations to the 2026 Award Recipients: