Congratulations to these programs doing outstanding work in historically under-served middle school band programs.  Learn more about the Dr. William P. Foster Project here:  http://www.musicedalliance.org/william-p-foster-project/

North Central Division

Urbana Middle School

Urbana, IL

Karen DeBauche, Director

Southwestern Division

Austin Academy for Excellence

Garland, TX

Margaret Wis, Director

 

Lexington Trails Middle School

DeSoto, KS

Rob Foster, Director

 

Oliveira Middle School

Brownsville, TX

Gaspar Garcia, Director

Western Division

Washington Middle School

Honolulu, HI

Darin Ujimori, Director

“PROGRAM OF DISTINCTION” SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

Southern Division

Dunaire Elementary School

Stone Mountain, GA

Chelsea Cook, Director

These schools will automatically be considered for the Dr. William P. Foster Project Award of Excellence National Award, which will be announced at the Midwest Clinic Reception: A Celebration of Musical Excellence, Diversity and Inclusion held by the Midwest Clinic on Thursday, December 20 at 8:30pm (after the Japanese band concert).  ALL DIVISION WINNERS in attendance will be recognized at this reception, as well as the NBA General Membership Meeting and Reception and the CBDNA Forum held that week.  Plan to attend all of these events held at the Midwest Clinic.